[rpd] Proposal Update received: Internet Number Resources Review by AFRINIC

Wed Nov 23 12:02:22 UTC 2016

hello,

> On Nov 23, 2016, at 10:23 AM, Mark Elkins <mje at posix.co.za> wrote:
> 
> Thanks PDP Chairs for posting the update
> 
> Thanks proposers for listening to the community and providing a timely
> update.
> 
> Personally - I still think this is a bad idea and oppose this policy.

I also oppose your decision based on what you can read below :-)

> 
> a) it needs to cover all allocations/assignments made from AFRINIC
> numbering resources - not just some.

This can be easily fixed if all agree. Reasons for this have been explained many times...

> b) It prioritises on IPv4 and 2-byte ASN's - but explicitly mentions
> random checks on large IPV6-only allocations/assignments - which sounds
> like a conflict.

3.2 The reviews cover all allocated/Assigned resources, but priority goes
to IPv4 and ASN mappable to two-octet ASN. 

> c) AFRINIC already has the authority to do much of what the policy goes
> out to achieve - such as reclaim unused resources.

Is this guidelines of how AFRINIC shall exercise  this authority so bad ?

> d) Still sounds like an opportunity for a Witch Hunt.

Hmmm. there are the “Witch”. I see none here.

It is about people using public ressources(need based) been given right and opportunity  to show that they complain to rules. 

- Say what you do ( when you apply for the numbers)
- Do what you say (when using the numbers)
- Prove it (when you are asked to)

> 
> If there is a fear that people are hoarding resources - especially
> people with large blocks of IPv4 address space,

I, personally do not see this. There seems to be a general agreement, that AFRINIC staff is trusted for allocating the numbers based on need justifications and following the policies and  BCPs...

> then have the Board
> re-examine the pricing schedule and increase those prices.

I am still convinced that the price shall  be "cost recovery" for AFRINIC and based of level of service offered to members and not based on value of ressources. But i am open for discussing…..

Hope this helps

—Alain

> 
> 
> On 19/11/2016 23:07, Dewole Ajao wrote:
>> Dear PDWG members,
>> 
>> This is to inform you that authors of the policy proposal named
>> "Internet Number Resources Review by AFRINIC" have submitted an updated
>> version as displayed below. PDWG section of AFRINIC website will be
>> updated in due course.
>> 
>> Thank you.
>> PDWG Co-Chairs
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------[Proposal Header]-----------------------
>> 
>> Unique identifier: AFPUB-2016-GEN-001-DRAFT03
>> 
>> 
>> Draft Policy Name: Internet Number Resources Review by AFRINIC
>> Author(s)
>>     (a) Arnaud A. A. AMELINA | arnaud.amelina at auf.org
>> <mailto:arnaud.amelina at auf.org> | AUT.TogoRER
>>     (b) Serge ILUNGA KABWIKA | sergekbk at gmail.com
>> <mailto:sergekbk at gmail.com> | Vodacom Congo SA
>>     (c) Jean-Baptiste MILLOGO | jbmillogo at gmail.com
>> <mailto:jbmillogo at gmail.com> | Airtel Burkina
>>     (d) DAHMANI ZAAFOURI Wafa | wafa at ati.tn <mailto:wafa at ati.tn> | ATI
>> 
>> Draft Policy
>> 
>> Submission Date : 19 Nov. 2016
>> 
>> Related Policies (where applicable)
>> Obsoletes : None
>> Amends : None
>> 
>> ------------------------[Proposal Header]-----------------------
>> 
>> 
>> 1. As Internet Number resources are finite, their allocation is based on
>> the operational needs of end-users and Internet Services Providers,
>> while avoiding stockpiling in accordance with RFC7020, IPv4 Allocation
>> Policy CPM 5.5, IPv6 Allocation and assignment policy CPM 6.5 and Policy
>> for Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) Management in the AFRINIC region CPM
>> 7.0.
>> 
>> Section 4 of the Registration Service Agreement (RSA) provides the
>> framework for investigations of the usage of allocated Internet Number
>> resources, defines members’ obligation to cooperate and the measures to
>> be taken by AFRINIC in case of failure to comply.
>> 
>> The lack of such investigation or regular control can lead to
>> inefficient usage of the Internet Number resources, to stockpiling and
>> other type of abuses.
>> 
>> 
>> 2.0 Summary of How this Proposal Addresses the Problem
>> 
>> In order to ensure efficient and appropriate use of resources, AFRINIC
>> shall conduct regular reviews of resource utilization held by its
>> members. This would allow recovery of any type of resource, where usage
>> is not in compliance with the RSA. Those resources can be reallocated
>> for better usage.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.0 Proposal
>> 
>> 3.1 The reviews shall be based on compliance with the terms outlined in
>> the RSA and Allocation/Assignment Policies.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.2 The reviews cover all allocated/Assigned resources, but priority
>> goes to IPv4 and ASN mappable to two-octet ASN.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.3 Classes of review: Members to be reviewed shall be selected
>> according to the following classes:
>> 
>> 3.3.1 Random: The member is chosen by AFRINIC at random between members
>> of the following categories:
>> 
>>    - Medium and above
>>    - IPv6-only Large
>>    - EU-AS
>> 
>> 3.3.2 Selected:
>> 
>> A member is selected because of an internal report or due to a lack of
>> contact between the AFRINIC and the member.
>> 
>> 3.3.3 Reported: Here, members are reviewed either because:
>> 
>>    a. They have requested the review themselves or
>>    b. There has been a community complaint made against them that
>> warrants investigation. Complaints shall be backed by evidence and
>> AFRINIC  staff  shall evaluate the facts as appropriate to conduct the
>> review. However this review is not applicable to a member  with the same
>> resources portfolio on which a full review has been completed in the
>> preceding 24 months.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.4 In case of non-compliance and if evidence has been established in
>> accordance with the non-exhaustive list below:
>> 
>>    - Unjustified lack of visibility of the resource on the global
>> routing table.
>>    - Breach of AFRINIC policies.
>>    - Breach of the provisions of the registration service agreement or
>> other legal agreements between the organization holding the resource and
>> AFRINIC.
>>    - Evidence that an organisation is no more operating and its blocks
>> have not been transferred.
>>        - Unauthorized transfers of resources.
>> 
>> AFRNIC shall initiate the resource recovery process.
>> 
>> AFRINIC shall attempt to contact the organisation and correct any
>> discrepancy towards the RSA. If the situation cannot be rectified,
>> AFRINIC shall publish the resources to be recovered for a period of
>> three (3) months; during which the organisation may at any time, seek
>> compliance. After this period, the resource shall be recovered and
>> therefore the records of the previous holder of the recovered resource
>> shall be removed from AFRINIC’s databases.
>> 
>> Any Internet Number Resources recovered under this policy may be
>> assigned/allocated under existing Allocation and Assignment Policies.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.5 Appeal procedure
>> 
>> The review shall be conducted in full transparency and neutrality. But
>> if the result of the review does not appear to be fair, the reviewed
>> members has the right to appeal against the result. Appeals shall follow
>> an arbitration process as defined by AFRINIC, which shall publish the
>> process and the pool of arbitrators who shall be knowledgeable
>> volunteers from the community.
>> 
>> 
>> Outcome of the arbitration process are unequivocal
>> 
>> 
>> 3.6 Compliance Report
>> 
>> AFRINIC shall publish an annual report describing the members which have
>> been reviewed and their level of compliance.
>> 
>> 
>> 3.7 Acknowledgement
>> 
>> - The authors thank Mr. Alain AINA for his contribution in the
>> development of this Policy proposal.
>> - The authors also thank the community for the discussions and
>> contributions.
>> 
>> 4.0 Revision History
>> 
>> 18 May 2016 Version 1.0
>> 
>> First Draft AFPUB-2016-GEN-001-DRAFT01 Posted on RPD list
>> 
>> 05 Aug 2016 Version 2.0
>> 
>>    - Change on the policy’s name
>>    - Addition of the Acknowledgement section
>>    - Rephrasing of section 3.3.3
>> 
>> 19 Nov 2016 Version 3.0
>>    - Update of section 3.3.3 from discussions on mailing list
>>    - Update of section 3.7 (Aknowledgement) to thank the community for
>> discussions and contributions
>> 
>> 
>> 5.0 References
>> 
>> https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7020 <https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7020>
>> http://afrinic.net/en/services/rs/rsa
>> <http://afrinic.net/en/services/rs/rsa>
>> http://www.afrinic.net/library/policies/126-policy-ipv4-address-allocation-policies
>> <http://www.afrinic.net/library/policies/126-policy-ipv4-address-allocation-policies>
>> http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/policies/122-afpub-2013-v6-001
>> <http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/policies/122-afpub-2013-v6-001>
>> http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/policies/124-afpub-2004-asn-001
>> <http://www.afrinic.net/en/library/policies/124-afpub-2004-asn-001>
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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