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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I will oppose any policy that allows
transfer of resources without an RSA. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Kevin Kargel<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> arin-ppml-bounces@arin.net
[mailto:arin-ppml-bounces@arin.net] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf
Of </span></b>Lindsey, Marc<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, June 14, 2012 5:02
PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <<st1:PersonName w:st="on">arin-ppml@arin.net</st1:PersonName>><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [arin-ppml] New Policy
Proposal - Revisions to M&A Transfer Requirements under 8.2</span></font><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Policy Proposal Name</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Revisions to M&A Transfer
Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Proposal Originator</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Marc Lindsey <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Proposal Version</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - 1<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Date</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – June 14, 2012<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Policy type</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> – Modification to existing policy<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Policy term</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - Permanent<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Policy Statement</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h4><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:normal'>Delete sections 8.1. and 8.2 in their entirety and replace
them with the following:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h4>
<p><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;
font-weight:bold'>8.1 Principles <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>ARIN
will not change its WHOIS database to record the transfer of number resources
between organizations unless such transfer complies with this Section 8. ARIN
is tasked with making prudent decisions when evaluating registration transfer
requests.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<h4><a name=eight2></a><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>8.2. Mergers and Acquisitions<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h4>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>When
the transfer of any number resource is requested by the current registrant or
its successor or assign (the “new entity”), ARIN will transfer the registration
of such number resources to the new entity upon receipt of evidence that the
new entity has lawfully acquired the resources from the current registrant as
the result of a merger, acquisition, reorganization or name change. ARIN will
maintain an up-to-date list of acceptable types of documentation.
Transfers under this Section 8.2 shall not be contingent upon the new entity’s
justification of need for the transferred numbers. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If
the transfer request pertains to non-legacy number resources, the new entity
shall be required to execute, in its own name, an RSA covering the transferred
numbers, and pay the applicable registration fees. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>If
the transfer request pertains to legacy numbers, the transfer shall not be
contingent upon the new entity entering into an RSA, LRSA or any of form of
written agreement with ARIN. For each transfer of legacy numbers under
this Section 8.2, ARIN shall assess, and the new entity shall pay, a one-time
“Legacy Record Change Fee” as set forth in the fee schedule <i><span
style='font-style:italic'>unless</span></i> the new entity elects, in its
discretion, to enter into an LRSA covering the transferred legacy numbers and
pays the applicable registration fees.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>[Note:
This proposal incorporates the definition of “legacy number” from proposal 172
as revised June 6, 2012. The amount of the Legacy Record Change fee is
TBD] <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>Rationale </span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>– The current version of 8.2
actually discourages legacy holders from (a) updating the WHOIS database, and
(b) paying fees to assist with records management associated with the WHOIS
database. Some entities that currently control resources do not attempt
to update the WHOIS records because the current transfer process puts at risk
their ability to retain and use their numbers. Under the current process,
legacy holders or their lawful successors must first prove that they are the
lawful successor (which is necessary and appropriate). But they then must
also justify their need to continue using numbers they obtained prior to ARIN’s
existence. Once they pass the needs hurdle, they must then execute an RSA
(not even an LRSA) that alters their rights and subjects their numbers to audit
and possible revocation under then-current policy. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>For
non-legacy registrants, the process should also be less burdensome and
uncertain. Ensuring the continuity of a company’s IP addressing scheme as
part of an M&A transactions should be within the control of the entities
directly involved. ARIN’s discretionary approval of transfers in this
context introduces an undesirable and unnecessary contingency.
Entities concerned about whether their M&A related update request will be
approved by ARIN simply do not attempt to fully update the records.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Minimizing
the barriers for both legacy and non-legacy holders to update the WHOIS
database when changes are required to accurately reflect normal corporate
reorganization activities will help increase the accuracy of the WHOIS
database, which benefits the community as a whole. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><st1:PersonName
w:st="on"><b><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Arial;font-weight:bold'>Time</span></font></b></st1:PersonName><b><font
size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:
bold'>table for implementation</span></font></b><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'> - Immediate<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#404040" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#404040;font-weight:bold'>Marc Lindsey<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#686667" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#686667'>Levine, Blaszak, Block & Boothby,
LLP<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
color="#686667" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#686667'>2001
L Street, NW Suite 900</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
color="#686667"><span style='color:#686667'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
color="#686667" face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#686667'>Washington</span></font></st1:City><font
color="#686667"><span style='color:#686667'>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">20036</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
color="#686667"><span style='color:#686667'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#595959" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#595959'>Phone:</span></font><font color="#007baf"><span
style='color:#007BAF'> (202) 857-2564<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color="#686667" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#686667'>Email:</span></font><font color=blue><span
style='color:blue'> </span></font><font color="#007baf"><span style='color:
#007BAF'><a href="mailto:adelgado@lb3law.com"><font color="#007baf"><span
style='color:#007BAF'>mlindsey@lb3law.com</span></font></a></span></font><font
color="#003399"><span style='color:#003399'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;color:#686667'>Website:</span></font><font
color="#003399"><span style='color:#003399'> </span></font><font color="#007baf"><span
style='color:#007BAF'><a href="x-msg://295/www.lb3law.com"><font color="#007baf"><span
style='color:#007BAF'>www.lb3law.com</span></font></a></span></font><font
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