Dear all,
I can provide some background as requested.
The confederation structure provided the ability for a single ISP to manage multiple independent IP address pools, so it fulfilled a completely different function from that of the NIR. Disadvantages included a lack of definition as to which ISPs would qualify for the ability to run multiple address pools, and the lack of a opportunity for significant reservations to be made (therefore compromising aggregation opportunities) in the limited IPv4 address space. It was also seen as unnecessary or inappropriate in the IPv6 world, under the assumption that all ISPs would hold just a single IPv6 prefix.
That said, elements of the confederation model are being reintroduced already, through policy proposal prop-083 which was recently implemented, which again allows multiple IPv6 prefix allocations to individual organisations; and possibly also through proposal prop-099, which would (if approved) provide the opportunity for future aggregation of those allocations within larger reserved IPv6 blocks.
I hope this helps, and I look forward to seeing you in Busan,
Paul Wilson.
On 23/08/2011, at 12:46 AM, Chu, Yi [NTK] wrote:
I concur with Stephan. Prop-100 is in conflict with http://www.apnic.net/policy/operational-policies-nirs/text. Section 3.5 specifically states that the ‘confederation’ model is no longer applicable.
Maybe somebody with a long memory can fill in the reasons why APNIC changed from the ‘confederation’ model? We can then evaluate whether those reasons still hold or we should discuss reverting back to confederation.
There are existing NIR’s that have been operating under the current policy framework for years. I would like to hear their opinions about the current policy framework, and if it is adequate for their economy.
Yi Chu
Sprint
From: sig-policy-bounces@lists.apnic.net [mailto:sig-policy-bounces@lists.apnic.net] On Behalf Of Stephan Millet
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 4:28 AM
To: sig-policy@lists.apnic.net
Subject: Re: [sig-policy] FW: prop-100 National IP Address Plan - Allocation of country-wide IP address blocks
I concur with the additional feedback provided from the clarification and still stand opposed to this policy proposal.
I do not believe that any of the technical benefits claimed by this proposal will in fact be achieved through the adoption of this (or any future) proposal. I can cite examples if required, though I believe they have already been summed up through postings on this list
Administratively this proposal seeks to override s3, namely s3.2 of the NIR Operations Policy. http://www.apnic.net/policy/operational-policies-nirs/text If this is the ultimate intent then it should be raised in a new proposal clearly stating as much and not disguised as a technical benefits proposal.
Regards
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Stephan Millet
Networking Guy at large.
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