[arin-ppml] Change of Use and ARIN (was: Re: AFRINIC And The Stability Of The Internet Number Registry System)

[John Curran]

On Sep 10, 2021, at 12:25 PM, William Herrin <bill at herrin.us> wrote:
> 
> On Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 6:06 AM John Curran <jcurran at arin.net> wrote:
>> An LIR may not assert that  they have a new _technical need_ for more IP address space as a result of signing a leasing contract.
> 
> Lol. They have to take the extra step of programming a router. The
> business need is made technical. Such a high, high bar.

Bill –

Yes, under current policy that is correct. 

Do you see that as a problem – and if so, do you have a proposed change to policy text to improve it?   That requirement could be eliminated or could be strengthened (as the community feels most appropriate.)

Thanks!
/John 

John Curran
President and CEO
American Registry for Internet Numbers