[arin-ppml] Revised: Draft Policy ARIN-2017-8: Amend the Definition of Community Network

[Chris Woodfield]

I support this, with the comment that the phrase “volunteers play a large role” will be open to interpretation. Is this intentional? I’m fine if that is the case, but if not, I’d advocate for a more precise definition.

Thanks,

-C

> On Sep 19, 2017, at 8:21 AM, Andrew Dul <andrew.dul at quark.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> We will be discussing this draft proposal at the upcoming ARIN meeting
> in San Jose.  If you have comments on the updated draft posted below,
> we'd certainly like to hear from you so we can help shape the
> conversation in person. 
> 
> We have seen some support for this updated draft, but not a lot. 
> Furthermore, have we addressed all of your concerns which you might have
> noted earlier on the 1st version of the policy text.
> 
> Thanks,
> Andrew
> 
> On 8/24/2017 8:22 AM, ARIN wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Draft Policy ARIN-2017-8: Amend the Definition of Community Network
>> 
>> Problem Statement:
>> 
>> The Community Networks section of the NRPM has not been used since
>> implementation in January 2010. Proposal ARIN-2016-7, to increase the
>> number of use cases, was abandoned by the Advisory Council due to lack
>> of feedback. Proposal ARIN 2017-2, to remove all mention of community
>> networks from NRPM was met with opposition by the community. Many
>> responded that the definition of “community network” was too narrow,
>> which could be the reason for lack of uptake.
>> 
>> Policy statement:
>> 
>> CURRENT NRPM TEXT:
>> 
>> “2.11. Community Network
>> 
>> A community network is any network organized and operated by a
>> volunteer group operating as or under the fiscal support of a
>> nonprofit organization or university for the purpose of providing free
>> or low-cost connectivity to the residents of their local service area.
>> To be treated as a community network under ARIN policy, the applicant
>> must certify to ARIN that the community network staff is 100%
>> volunteers.”
>> 
>> NEW NRPM TEXT:
>> 
>> “2.11 Community Network
>> 
>> A community network is a network organized and operated by a volunteer
>> group, not-for-profit, non-profit, charitable organization, or
>> educational institution for the purpose of providing free or low-cost
>> connectivity, or other Information Technology services to persons or
>> entities within their community. Critical functions may be handled by
>> paid staff, but volunteers play a large role in offering services
>> available through community networks.”
>> 
>> Comments:
>> 
>> Timetable for implementation: Immediate
>> _
> 
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