2. Send your proposal in TEXT format to <policy at apnic dot net>. A template
is available below.
We encourage you to submit proposals well before the deadline. This
gives the community more time to consider your proposal and gives you
the opportunity to amend your proposal, if needed, based on the
community's feedback.
More information
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APNIC's policy development process is explained at:
<-- Explain your proposal in one or two sentences -->
2. ÂSummary of the current problem
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<-- Describe the situation that this proposal is intended to address -->
3. ÂSituation in other RIRs
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<-- If there are similar policies, in other regions, Âor if you plan to
  Âsubmit this proposal in other regions, indicate them here -->
4. ÂDetails
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<-- Describe your proposal in detail -->
5. ÂPros/Cons
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Advantages:
  Â- Â<-- What would be the main advantages if the APNIC community
      adopted this proposal? -->
Disadvantages:
  Â- Â<-- What would be the main disadvantages if the APNIC community
      adopted this proposal? -->
6. ÂEffect on APNIC Members
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<-- Briefly explain how you think this may affect APNIC members. For
  Âexample, would members need to update their internal IT systems to
  Âmeet the requirements of the policy -->
7. ÂEffect on NIRs
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<-- Briefly explain how this proposal might affect National Internet
  ÂRegistries (NIRs) and/or their Members -->