Re: [Wg-ipv6-guide] (ToC11) Database Registration

[Anne Lord <anne@apnic.net>]

hi Izumi,

[snip]

> I think I couldn't explain my position very well, so let me explain again.
> 
> <Assignments> 
>  - all assignments must be registered in RIR/NIR database
>  - registrations are required for assignments through downstream ISPs
>    as well
> 
> <Allocations to downstream ISPs>
>  It is ambiguous in the policy document, and these are the
>  possibilities in implementation:

I think that the policy is clear but the wording used in the policy
document is misleading or at best confusing.

>  a) All allocations to downstream ISPs must be registered in RIR/NIR
>     database 
>      e.g) If a /40 allocation is made to a downtream ISP, this will be
>           registered in the database
> 
[snip]

a) above was I believe the intentions of the authors. It is captured in
the wording: 

    "When more than a /48 is assigned to an organization, the assigning 
     organization is responsible for ensuring that the address space is 
     registered in an RIR/NIR database"

only i think instead of .. the 'assigning organisation is responsible'
it should just say the "assigning or sub-allocating organisation" or "the
LIR who sub-allocates or the downstream who assigns"...?? 

Since the text cannot be changed by this wg, hopefully the intention 
can be explained more clearly in the guidelines document.

As I said in an earlier email, it is important to remember that while 
LIRs have to register all data - they will shortly have the option of 
hiding it from public view. 

> Personally, I think option a) is most desirable, but since each
> options has its pros and cons, I am interested to know the comments
> from the others too. What do you all think?
  
See my thoughts above.

Best wishes,
Anne
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