Transcript Draft Policy 2011-8 Combined M&A and Specified Transfers 2011-8 - History 1.

Draft Policy 2011-8
Combined M&A and Specified Transfers
2011-8 - History
1. Origin: ARIN-prop-141 (May 2011)
2. AC Shepherds: Marc Crandall, Scott Leibrand
3. AC selected as Draft Policy (Jul 2011)
4. Current version: 26 Jul 2011
5. Text and assessment online & in Discussion Guide
https://www.arin.net/policy/proposals/2011_8.html
2011-8 – Summary
This policy offers another option to 8.2 transfers (Mergers
and Acquisitions) where the IP addresses being
transferred are underutilized. The new text would allow
the unused portions to be transferred via 8.3, Transfers to
Specified Recipients.
2011-8 – Status at other RIRs
Nothing similar at the other RIRs
2011-8 – Staff Assessment
Staff Comments: Issues/Concerns?
This proposal would fill a gap in the existing policy and would likely
benefit the community.
Implementation: Resource Impact? –
Minimal (3 mos.)
– Updated guidelines
– Staff training
2011-8 – Legal Assessment
This policy poses no significant legal issues.
2011-8 – PPML Discussion
• Little discussion of Draft Policy (One post in favor)
• Little discussion of the proposal
Draft Policy 2011-8
Combined M&A and Specified Transfers