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Re: [sig-policy] Final call for comments: [prop-021-v001] "Expansionof the initialallocation space for existing IPv6 address space holders"



Dear secretariat and all,

  I am not sure what "subsequent allocation criteria." means or is exactly.
Is there a definitive written description?

APNIC Secretariat wrote:

> Dear colleagues
>
> APNIC welcomes comments, questions, and suggestions on the following
> policy proposal:
>
> ____________________
>
> Final call for comments: [prop-021-v001]
> "Expansion of the initial allocation space for existing IPv6 address
> space holders"
> ____________________
>
> This is the final call for comments on policy proposal [prop-021-v001]
> "Expansion of the initial allocation space for existing IPv6 address
> space holders". This is a proposal to allow existing IPv6 address
> holders to expand their initial allocation, using their existing IPv4
> infrastructure to justify an allocation larger than a /32. The use of
> IPv4 infrastructure to justify a larger initial allocation was passed
> at APNIC 17 [prop-016-v002]. This current proposal allows networks
> that received an initial allocation before prop-0160-v001 to be given
> the same opportunity to recieve an initial allcoation greater than /32.
>
> This proposal was presented at APNIC 18 and the following consensus was
> reached:
>
>      "to implement the proposal to expand IPv6 address space holdings
>       for existing users without satisfying the subsequent allocation
>       criteria."
>
> This proposal is now submitted to the sig-policy mailing list for an
> eight week discussion period. At the end of that period, if consensus
> appears to have been achieved, the Chair of the Policy SIG will
> ask the Executive Council to endorse the proposal for implementation.
>
> *   Send all comments and questions to:   <sig-policy@apnic.net>
> *   Deadline for comments:                12 November 2004
>
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> Proposal details
> _____________________________________________________________________
>
> Introduction:
>
> I propose making it possible for existing IPv6 address holders with
> the initial allocation address space to expand their address space
> without clearing the subsequent allocation requirement.
>
> This proposal has reached a consensus at JPNIC Open Policy Meeting.
>
> Summary of the current problem:
>
> In the past, many of the organizations had requested for the minimum
> allocation size(/32) as an initial allocation due to the following
> reasons:
>
>   + Based on the idea of the "slow start" in IPv4 policy, many
>     organizations believed it would be difficult to justify all of their
>     address requirements at an initial allocation.
>
>   + It was difficult to estimate their needs as IPv6 network was not
>     commercially developed. Many organizations requested for address
>     space for a test service in order to kick off the commercial
>     service, not for the commercial service itself.
>
>   + `PROVISIONAL IPv6 ASSIGNMENT AND ALLOCATION POLICY DOCUMENT'
>     specified the initial allocation size as /35. LIRs which received
>     allocations under this policy were only allowed an upgrade of
>     their allocations to a /32.
>
> In recent days, most of the ISPs learned that /32 space is too small
> for the real scale service deployment if they cover their existing
> IPv4 users.
>
> Organizations currently requesting for initial allocations can simply
> request for a larger space as the RIRs actively emphasize to their
> communities that they are able to request for allocations greater than
> /32, which is already a common practice.
>
> However, ISPs with the default address space need to design the IPv6
> service network within the small space untill they clear the
> subsequent allocation requirement (HD-Ratio) for more address
> space. This makes the real IPv6 service deployment difficult,
> especially for large ISPs.
>
> Situation in other RIRs:
>
> none.
>
> Details of your proposal:
>
> Existing IPv6 initial allocation address holders should be able to
> expand their address space without satisfying subsequent allocation
> criteria if they are able to demonstrate their concrete plan. The same
> criteria should apply as organizations requesting for an initial
> allocation larger than /32.
>
> This proposal does not intend to change the current policy but to
> apply the current allocation practice to existing IPv6 address
> holders.
>
> If it is possible to expand the address space under the current
> policy, it is desirable to be documented clearly (e.g. in the
> guidelines document).
>
> Advantages and disadvantages of adopting the proposed policy:
>
> Advantages:
>
> Existing IPv6 address holders will be possible to start their services
> under up-to-date situation.
>
> Disadvantages:
>
> none
>
> Effect on APNIC members:
>
> The expanded address space would be considered in the assessment of
> the APNIC membership tier of the organization, on the renewal of their
> membership.
>
> Effect on NIRs:
>
> NIRs providing IPv6 address allocation service should apply the same
> policy.
>
> ____________________
>
> References
> ____________________
>
> Proposal details including full text of proposal, presentations, links
> to relevant meeting minutes, and links to mailing list discussions are
> available at:
>
>       http://www.apnic.net/docs/policy/proposals/prop-021-v001.html
>
> ______________________________________________________________________
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