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        Suggestion 2014.30. The suggestion and response text are
        provided below. This suggestion remains open and is available
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          Suggestion: </span></b><span
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    When an organization or ASN is returned, ARIN should validate that
    the ARIN IRR maintainer object related to the returned ORG or ASN
    are removed from the IRR database along with any maintained objects.
    If there are objects present in the IRR subject to this action, ARIN
    should notify the entity returning the ORG or ASN of such action.<br>
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    Value to Community: Keeps the IRR database up-to-date<span
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          New Roman";color:black">Response:</span></b><span
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    Thank you for submitting your suggestion, numbered 2014.30, on the
    topic of reflecting the return of AS numbers to ARIN in IRR data.
    ARIN agrees implementing your suggestion would be very useful, and
    we intend to consult with the community during Q1 of 2015 to
    determine implementation details for this suggestion and other
    related feedback ARIN has recently received on the topic of IRR
    object validation.<br>
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    Thank you again for using the ARIN Consultation and Suggestion
    Process. Your suggestion will remain open until implemented.<span
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