[arin-ppml] Draft Policy ARIN-2025-4: Resource Issuance to Natural Persons

[David Farmer]

You seem to be saying that when Section 6.5.8.1 of the NRPM says;

Organizations may justify an initial assignment for addressing devices
directly attached to their own network infrastructure...

It doesn't mean an "organization," but it somehow actually means, "any
technically competent individual who otherwise meets the requirements."

All I can say is, "NO, it means an organization." And all that is implied
by that word. If you want to change that, change it, but don't obfuscate
the meaning of the word organization beyond recognition.

Thanks.

On Fri, May 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM Preston Ursini via ARIN-PPML <
arin-ppml at arin.net> wrote:

> I’d just like to re-iterate that this proposal is meant to clarify
> eligibility for natural persons who operate networks and can meet all
> existing justification and RSA requirements. It does not change the
> technical standards or allow resources to be issued more freely. Instead,
> it ensures that qualified individuals are not excluded simply because they
> have not formed a formal business entity. The existing policy text already
> makes this clear.
>
> I understand the concerns some have raised about hobbyist use, but I want
> to reiterate that this policy does not open any new path to resources
> without proper need. It keeps all existing safeguards in place. The only
> change is to acknowledge that individuals running networks, who already
> qualify under the technical rules, should be able to request resources in
> their own name if that reflects how they operate.
>
> This improves policy clarity, aligns with ARIN’s mission, and offers a
> more inclusive framework that continues to support fair and responsible
> number resource management. I appreciate the Advisory Council’s work on
> this and look forward to continued discussion.
>
> Preston Louis Ursini
>

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