Re: [aso-policy] RIR Global Policy Recommendation

[Takashi Arano <arano@byd.ocn.ad.jp>]

Hi,

At 13:11 00/1/21 , Kim Hubbard wrote:
>  Introduction
> 
>  Under the past and current policies and practices of the RIRs and the
>  overall Internet registry system, the RIRs are solely responsible for
>  allocating and assigning IP addresses to requesting organizations that
>  qualify to receive them. 

I think the following statement is more exact. 

Under the past and current..(snip)...system, the RIRs are solely 
responsible for supervising the subordinate IRs in the region 
to allocate and assign IP addresses as well as allocating 
and assigning them directly to requesting ....
				# My English itself should be refined.

The point is that not only RIRs but LIRs (and National IRs of APNIC) 
are also responsible for allocation and assignment 
UNDER SUPERVISION of RIRs.

Also, one statement in "Purpose" needs to be changed in a similar way.

>  Conclusion
> 
>  It is important that all organizations requesting IP address space be held
>  to applicable guidelines and procedures equally and fairly. It is how the
>  registry system works. To do otherwise could be perceived by the industry
> as
>  a loosely wheeled system having no accountability.

To be more fair, one thing is missing; assignment to RIR itself.
One simple idea is that other RIRs check a requesting RIR's 
demonstrated need.

Otherwise, I think this is a very good proposal, including roles of
ICANN and RIRs.

Takashi Arano, Address Council member
NTT Communications / JPNIC

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