> On Feb 20, 2024, at 13:22, William Herrin <[email protected]> wrote: > > On Thu, Feb 1, 2024 at 10:53 AM ARIN <[email protected]> wrote: >> FROM: >> >> “Allocation - IP addresses delegated to an organization directly by ARIN for >> the purpose of subsequent distribution by the recipient organization to >> other parties. >> >> Assignment - IP addresses delegated to an organization directly by ARIN for >> the exclusive use of the recipient organization.” >> >> TO: >> >> “Allocation - IP addresses issued directly by ARIN to an organization for >> the purpose of subsequent distribution by the recipient organization to >> other parties or the exclusive use of the recipient organization. >> >> Assignment - IP addresses delegated to an organization directly by ARIN for >> the exclusive use of the recipient organization. [Note: The use of >> assignment as a differentiating term has been deprecated. Assignment should >> instead be read as Allocation.]” > > > Howdy, > > Since it no longer has to mean anything within the context of the > policy, why not write it in plain English? > > Assignment - [deprecated] IP addresses provided by ARIN to > organizations which were not Internet Service Providers. Sometimes > called a "direct assignment." ARIN no longer differentiates between > address user types. Either word should be understood to mean an > allocation as defined above.
ARIN Billing no longer differentiates. Policy still differentiates for purposes of address acquisition (as noted by Alicia in another policy discussion) Owen _______________________________________________ ARIN-PPML You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Public Policy Mailing List ([email protected]). Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: https://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-ppml Please contact [email protected] if you experience any issues.
