[rpd] Fwd: [sig-policy] New Policy Proposal prop-116: Prohibit to transfer IPv4 addresses in the final /8 block

[Ernest]

FYI - A new policy proposal at APNIC that prohibits address
transfers from their final /8

http://mailman.apnic.net/mailing-lists/sig-policy/archive/2016/09/msg00002.html


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> Subject: [sig-policy] New Policy Proposal prop-116: Prohibit to transfer IPv4 addresses in the final /8 block
> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 19:00:03 +0900
> From: Masato Yamanishi <myamanis at gmail.com>
> To: sig-policy at lists.apnic.net <sig-policy at lists.apnic.net>
> 
> Dear SIG members
> 
> The proposal "prop-116: Prohibit to transfer IPv4 addresses in the final /8 block" has been sent to the Policy SIG for review.
> 
> It will be presented at the Open Policy Meeting at APNIC 42 in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday, 5 October 2016.
> 
> We invite you to review and comment on the proposal on the mailing list before the meeting.
> 
> [...]
> 
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> prop-116-v001: Prohibit to transfer IPv4 addresses in the final /8 block
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> 
> Proposer:       Tomohiro Fujisaki
>                 fujisaki at syce.net
> 
> 1. Problem statement
> --------------------
> 
> There are a lot of transfers of IPv4 address blocks from 103/8
> happening, both within the APNIC region and among RIRs.
> 
> The percentage of transfers from 103/8 block is over 10%, which looks so high, since APNIC manages about 40/8. And also, transfers from the 103/8 block include:
> 
> - Take place within 1 year of distribution, or
> - Multiple blocks to a single organization in case of beyond 1 year.
> 
> Further, there is a case where a single organization have received 12 blocks transfers from 103 range.
> 
> see:  https://www.apnic.net/manage-ip/manage-resources/transfer-
> resources/transfer-logs
> 
> From these figures, it is quite likely that substantial number of 103/8 blocks are being used for transfer purpose. This conflicts with the concept of distribution of 103/8 block (prop-062), which is intended to accommodate minimum IPv4 address blocks for new comers.
> 
> prop-062: Use of final /8
> https://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-062
> 
> 2. Objective of policy change
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> 
> When stated problem is solved, distribution from 103/8 block will be consistent with its original purpose, for distribution for new entrants to the industry. Without the policy change, substantial portion of 103/8 blocks will be consumed for transfer purpose.
> 
> 3. Situation in other regions
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> 
> RIPE-NCC has been discussing to prohibit transfer under the final /8 address block.
> 
> 4. Proposed policy solution
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> 
> Prohibit transfer IPv4 address under /8 address block (103/8). If the address block allocated to a LIR is not needed any more, it have to return to APNIC to allocate to another organization.
> 
> This proposal does not prohibit transfers due to M&A. Transfers of 103/8 block due to M&A continues to be allowed, based on the M&A transfer procedures.
> 
> 5. Advantages / Disadvantages
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> 
> Advantages:
> 
>   - It makes 103/8 blocks available according to the original purpose, as distribution for new entrants (rather than being consumed for transfer purpose)
> 
> - IPv4 addresses under final /8 are not transferred to outside APNIC.
> - By prohibiting transfer them, it is possible to keep one /22 for each LIRs state,  which is fair for all LIRs.
> 
> Disadvantages:
> None.
> 
> 
> 6. Impact on resource holders
> ------------------------------
>   - LIRs cannot transfer address blocks under 103/8. No big impact while they use it.
>   - Organizations which needs to receive transferred IPv4 can continue to do so, outside 103/8 blocks (which should be made available for new entrants)
> - In case of M&A, organizations can transfer 103/8 blocks through M&A transfer procedures