On Nov 24, 2013, at 1:52 PM, Andrew Dul <[email protected]> wrote:

> I believe we need to be thinking about a much simpler IPv4 policy after 
> run-out occurs.  Initial allocation/assignment criteria could be as simple 
> as, "Do you have 64 IP devices?" (e.g. 25% of a /24).  If answer is yes, you 
> are approved for a /24.  I'm suggesting the removal of section 4.2.2.1.1 and 
> loosening the language of 4.2.2.1.2.  
> 
> I'm also in favor of moving to a /24 minimum for ISPs and end-users.
> 
> Also, I'd also like to point out that the ARIN community set aside a /10 
> worth of small blocks (/24-/28) to be used for new entrants after run-out 
> occurs.  This block was intended to be used by new entrants after run-out.  
> 
> https://www.arin.net/policy/nrpm.html#four10
> 

Yes, but it limits that use to strictly transitional technology deployment, not 
general IPv4 utilization.

> The attached redline is Scott's version just formatted with revisions inline, 
> which was helpful to me in considering what Scott was proposing.
> 

Thanks for the redline… These are very useful.

Owen

> Andrew
> 
> On 11/22/2013 5:05 PM, Scott Leibrand wrote:
>> I suppose I should provide some explanation for my various changes, too:
>> 
>> To address Randy's point that "the requirement of having space before you 
>> can get space seems a little ridiculous", I updated the requirement for 
>> single-homed ISPs to efficiently utilize space from upstream(s) that "total 
>> at least half the size of the block being requested", which is in line what 
>> we already require from multihomed ISPs.
>> 
>> Per the original suggestion that most people seem to like, I changed the 
>> minimum allocation sizes to /22 for single-homed and /24 for multihomed orgs 
>> (both ISPs and end-users).
>> 
>> To address Owen's point about "allowing ARIN to issue down to /24 to 
>> single-homed organizations that can document their inability to get space 
>> from their upstream provider", I also included language that "If the [org] 
>> demonstrates that it cannot obtain sufficient IPv4 space from an upstream 
>> ISP, it can instead receive a /24 or larger via 8.3 transfer to the extent 
>> it can demonstrate an immediate need for the space."  I didn't go quite as 
>> far as Owen suggested in allowing orgs that only need a /28 to get a /24 if 
>> they can't get the /28 from their upstream.
>> 
>> I consolidated the single-homed and multi-homed ISP requirements into a 
>> single set (differing only in minimum allocation size), and threaded the 
>> needle on the multihomed "Renumber and return" requirement by making it a 
>> "should" in both cases.
>> 
>> I struck the reference to the now-deprecated RFC 2050.  IMO if there are any 
>> requirements from it we still want enforced, we should put them in policy.
>> 
>> Feedback appreciated: thanks in advance!
>> 
>> -Scott
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Nov 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM, Scott Leibrand <[email protected]> 
>> wrote:
>> Below is a first attempt at updating 4.2.2 and 4.3 based on the feedback 
>> y'all have provided so far (thanks!).  I've also attached the original text, 
>> new text, and diff if you want to see exactly what I I'm suggesting we 
>> change.
>> 
>> Thoughts?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Scott
>> 
>> 4.2.2. Initial allocation to ISPs
>> 
>> 4.2.2.1. General requirements
>> 
>> In order to receive an initial allocation from ARIN, organizations must:
>> 
>> 4.2.2.1.1. Demonstrate use of existing space
>> 
>> Demonstrate the efficient utilization of existing IPv4 block(s) from an 
>> upstream ISP that total at least half the size of the block being requested. 
>>  If the ISP demonstrates that it cannot obtain sufficient IPv4 space from an 
>> upstream ISP, it can instead receive a /24 or larger via 8.3 transfer to the 
>> extent it can demonstrate an immediate need for the space.
>> 
>> 4.2.2.1.2. Demonstrate efficient utilization
>> 
>> Demonstrate efficient use of IPv4 address space allocations by providing 
>> appropriate documentation, including assignment histories, showing their 
>> efficient use. ISPs must provide reassignment information on the entire 
>> previously allocated block(s) via SWIP or RWhois server for /29 or larger 
>> blocks. For blocks smaller than /29 and for internal space, ISPs should 
>> provide utilization data either via SWIP or RWhois server or by providing 
>> detailed utilization information.
>> 
>> 4.2.2.1.3. Utilize requested space within three months
>> 
>> Provide detailed information showing specifically how the requested IPv4 
>> space will be utilized within three months.
>> 
>> 4.2.2.1.4. Renumber and return
>> 
>> ISPs receiving IP space from ARIN should renumber out of their previously 
>> allocated space if possible. If able to do so, an ISP should use the new 
>> IPv4 block to renumber out of that previously allocated block of address 
>> space and must return the space to its upstream provider.
>> 
>> 4.2.2.2. Initial allocation sizes
>> 
>> 4.2.2.2.1 Single-homed
>> 
>> Single-homed organizations meeting the requirements listed above may request 
>> an initial allocation from ARIN between /20 and /22 in size. 
>> 
>> 4.2.2.2.2 Multi-homed
>> 
>> Multi-homed organizations meeting the requirements listed above and 
>> demonstrating an intent to announce the requested space in a multihomed 
>> fashion may request an initial allocation from ARIN between /20 and /24 in 
>> size.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 4.3.1. End-users
>> 
>> ARIN assigns blocks of IP addresses to end-users who request address space 
>> for their internal use in running their own networks, but not for 
>> sub-delegation of those addresses outside their organization. End-users must 
>> meet the requirements described in these guidelines for justifying the 
>> assignment of an address block.
>> 
>> 4.3.2. Minimum assignment
>> 
>> 4.3.2.1 Single Connection
>> 
>> The minimum block of IP address space assigned by ARIN to end-users is a 
>> /22. If assignments smaller than /22 are needed, end-users should contact 
>> their upstream provider.  If the end-user demonstrates that it cannot obtain 
>> sufficient IPv4 space from an upstream ISP, it can instead receive a /24 or 
>> larger via 8.3 transfer to the extent it can demonstrate an immediate need 
>> for the space.
>> 
>> 4.3.2.2 Multihomed Connection
>> 
>> For multihomed end-users who demonstrate an intent to announce the requested 
>> space in a multihomed fashion to two or more distinct ASNs not owned or 
>> controlled by the end-user, the minimum block of IP address space assigned 
>> is a /24. If assignments smaller than a /24 are needed, multihomed end-users 
>> should contact their upstream providers. When prefixes are assigned which 
>> are smaller than /22, they will be from a block reserved for that purpose so 
>> long as that is feasible.
>> 
>> 4.3.3. Utilization rate
>> 
>> Utilization rate of address space is a key factor in justifying a new 
>> assignment of IP address space. Requesters must show exactly how previous 
>> address assignments have been utilized and must provide appropriate details 
>> to verify their one-year growth projection. The basic criteria that must be 
>> met are:
>> 
>> A 25% immediate utilization rate, and
>> A 50% utilization rate within one year.
>> A greater utilization rate may be required based on individual network 
>> requirements.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Scott Leibrand <[email protected]>
>> Date: Thu, Nov 21, 2013 at 3:03 PM
>> Subject: Bootstrapping new entrants after IPv4 exhaustion
>> To: ARIN-PPML List <[email protected]>
>> 
>> 
>> During the discussion in Phoenix of Draft Policy 2013-7 (which I've since 
>> updated and will be sending back out to PPML shortly), and in other 
>> discussions before and since, it has become apparent that small networks may 
>> not qualify for transfers and be unable to get space from their upstreams 
>> after RIR and ISP IPv4 free pools run out.
>> 
>> In order to address this issue, a few different ideas have come up, so I 
>> wanted to bring some of them up to the community for discussion and see 
>> which possible solutions might have community support.
>> 
>> Here are a couple of the ideas that've come up so far:
>> 
>> 
>> 1) For smaller allocations than ARIN’s minimum, orgs “should request space 
>> from their upstream provider _or another LIR_” (add underlined text to NRPM 
>> 4.2.1.5).
>> 
>> This would clarify that it's fine for organizations to get space reassigned 
>> to them by any other LIR if their upstream ISPs are no longer able to 
>> provide them the space they need.
>> 
>> 
>> 2) Lower the minimum allocation sizes to /22 single-homed and /24 multihomed 
>> for both ISPs and end-users.  This would mean updating NRPM 4.2.2 and 4.3.2 
>> (and would allow removal of NRPM 4.9 as redundant.)
>> 
>> Before the implementation of CIDR, many /24 allocations were made to 
>> organizations that are no longer using them.  Current ARIN transfer policy 
>> states that the minimum transfer size is a /24, but it's not clear in policy 
>> whether an single-homed organization that needs a small block (/24 to /21) 
>> would actually qualify to receive such a block via transfer.  (Perhaps staff 
>> input here would be useful.)  In any event, reducing the minimum allocation 
>> sizes would allow organizations of all types to receive the size of address 
>> block they actually need, either via transfer or from ARIN's inventory of 
>> returned space.
>> 
>> Thoughts?  Do you support either or both of these ideas?  Would one or both 
>> of them be worth submitting as a policy proposal?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Scott
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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