[rpd] Resource Transfer Policy_Text revision

[Anthony Ubah]

Dear Community,

We have perused suggestions and opinions raised by the community as regards
the compatibility of the Resource Transfer Policy proposed. Thus, my
co-author and I have put these into consideration in this editorial review.
Below is the current proposal text for further discussions;

5.7 IPv4 Resources resource transfer
Like the other Regional Internet Registries, AFRINIC will soon exhaust its
IPv4 pool. In order to meet the needs of late resource requestors, a
transfer policy for IPv4 resources within and outside the region is needed.
The goal of this policy is to define conditions under which transfers must
occur. The policy solves the issue of an African organization needing IPv4
number resources after the exhaustion of the AFRINIC IPv4 pool or when
AFRINIC can no longer satisfy the needs of such an organization.

5.7.1 Summary of the policy
This policy applies to any transfer request raised by a resource holder for
resource transfer to and from the AFRINIC region.

5.7.2 Conditions on the source of the transfer
5.7.2.1 The source must be the current and rightful holder of the IPv4
address resources registered with any RIR, and shall not be involved in any
disputes as to those resources' status.
5.7.2.2  Source entities are not eligible to receive any further IPv4
allocations or assignments from AFRINIC for a period of twelve (12) months
after a transfer is approved. Allocated or Incoming transferred resource
cannot be transferred again for a period of twelve (12) months.
5.7.2.3 There is no upper limit regarding the amount of transfer,
allocation, and assignment of IPv4 number resources a source entity can
receive as long as the transfer request is carried out under a mutual
agreement between the source and the recipient.

5.7.3. Conditions on the recipient of the transfer
5.7.3.1 A transfer from another RIR to AFRINIC requires a need-based
evaluation. AFRINIC must approve the recipient's need for the IPv4 number
resources. In order for an organization to qualify for receiving a
transfer, it must first go through the process of justifying its IPv4
resource needs before AFRINIC. That is to say, the organization must
justify and demonstrate before AFRINIC its initial/additional
allocation/assignment usage, as applicable, according to the policies in
force.
A transfer from AFRINIC to another RIR must follow the relevant policies.
5.7.3.2 Incoming transferred legacy resources will still be regarded as
legacy resources.

Kind Regards,

Anthony Ubah
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