[sig-policy] Re: End of final comment period for prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-05-18 Thread Christopher Hawker
oesn't have an appeal process in order to deal with this issue. Speak for yourself. The PDP has a "final comment period" which allows for discussions to take place, post-consensus call. This is the time for discussions of this nature to take place. I also urge APNIC EC to not Endorse this p

[sig-policy] Re: Final comments: prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-03-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
. Members can already submit applications for resources under other policies, so I do not understand where the added burden on the secretariat would lay. The secretariat can already detect fraudulent applications for resources so this would be treated no different. Regards, Christop

[sig-policy] Re: Final comments: prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-03-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
. Concerns do not require a resolution prior to consensus being reached, it only requires an acknowledgement. I addressed all of the raised concerns. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To u

[sig-policy] Re: Final comments: prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-03-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
acknowledge what you believe to be or is still unaddressed leads me to believe that there is nothing. Happy to discuss further if you have anything meaningful to add. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-po

[sig-policy] Re: Final comments: prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-03-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
is currently taking place within the AFRINIC service region. Having said that, this policy is not for the purposes you've described and I would be surprised if the Secretariat decided to allow for resources to be temporarily assigned for the purposes you've mentioned. Regards

[sig-policy] Re: Final comments: prop-156: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-03-06 Thread Christopher Hawker
forward for IETF WGs, not for RIR PDP. Having said that, all processes were followed and all concerns addressed. In gauging consensus the PDP has been adhered to. Again, if you feel that this has not been done please identify what has not been addressed or is still unresolved. Regard

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal - prop-157-v001: Temporary IPv4 Transfers

2024-02-18 Thread Christopher Hawker
that holds a /22 v4 prefix may determine that they require a /23 v4 prefix to successfully transition but having said this, network operators who have obtained space in the last two years should have very well factored in the ability to transition to IPv6. Regards,Christopher Hawker

[sig-policy] Re: New version: prop-156-v002 Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
whitelist a public IP address that is used on a NAT gateway from a network security perspective it's not smart or wise to do so for an address on a network that serves 100's of people. Regards,Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/

[sig-policy] Re: New version: prop-156-v002 Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
consensus on it. It however (in my view) is rather important to provide access to resources for non-profit users where they may have a temporary use-case. A /21 IPv4 prefix is a rather small prefix in the scheme of things. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SI

[sig-policy] Re: New version: prop-156-v002 Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-07 Thread Christopher Hawker
rant these allocations for purposes which we may not be able to think of, however may be a strong use-case. If the Japan Open Policy Forum has any recommendations or suggestions as to how this proposal could be improved, please do let me know. I thank you and appreciate the feedback. Regards,Christophe

[sig-policy] Re: New version: prop-156-v002 Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-03 Thread Christopher Hawker
Hi Fernando, If it is to any type of event than I see no further justification, specially for commercial ones that can pay for a commercial offer that can supply the requires addresses in temporary basis. This policy proposal has restrictions (and actually states in the proposal text) that

[sig-policy] Re: New version: prop-156-v002 Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-01 Thread Christopher Hawker
which IMO is a big no-no. Hopefully my reply addresses your concerns. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To unsubscribe send an email to sig

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal - prop-156-v001: Assignment of Temporary IP Resources

2024-02-01 Thread Christopher Hawker
Hello Fernando, This version has been superseded by v002. As your remarks (as I understand them) appear to not be affected by the Secretariat impact assessment and the changes to the proposal resulting in v002 being released, I will address them on the v002 discussion. Regards,Christopher Hawker

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2024-01-30 Thread Christopher Hawker
. If people don't wish to accept longer routes it's their prerogative, however this should not prevent newer operators from being able to use them. Thanks, Christopher Hawker On Thu, 21 Dec 2023 at 12:03, Luke Thompson wrote: > The logic on both sides seems valid to me. I think ultimately i

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal: prop-158-v001: IPv6 auto-allocation for each IPv4 request

2024-01-24 Thread Christopher Hawker
and operate via a NIR Member Relationship Agreement. The MRA outlines what NIRs are able to do. You may wish to read https://www.apnic.net/about-apnic/corporate-documents/documents/membership/nir-membership-agreement/ for a more comprehensive list. Regards, Christopher Hawker

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal: prop-158-v001: IPv6 auto-allocation for each IPv4 request

2024-01-23 Thread Christopher Hawker
APNIC to operate in a certain manner or to implement a specific policy, I'm sure APNIC's legal counsel would be all over it before we even caught wind of it. Regards,Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal: prop-158-v001: IPv6 auto-allocation for each IPv4 request

2024-01-15 Thread Christopher Hawker
thor's intention. In this case, I would recommend the authors amend the proposal to allow for longer v6 prefixes to be allocated for ISP/multihoming use. Regards,Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal: prop-158-v001: IPv6 auto-allocation for each IPv4 request

2024-01-14 Thread Christopher Hawker
prefix they can receive up to a /34 v6 prefix with no change in the member fee they pay (see #1 above). I like the idea and support the concept, I just believe it needs a bit of clarification and completeness before it is adopted (should it reach consensus). Regards,Christopher Hawker

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-21 Thread Christopher Hawker
> > > Longer prefixes are misguided for a number of reasons, but I was’t > > > referring to that. > > > I was calling the idea of deluding ourselves into believing that the > > > useful lifetime of IPv4 can be extended by these ever increasing extreme > > > measures misguided. > > This is

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-20 Thread Christopher Hawker
. If people don't wish to accept longer routes it's their prerogative, however this should not prevent newer operators from being able to use them. Thanks, Christopher Hawker On Thu, 21 Dec 2023 at 12:03, Luke Thompson wrote: > The logic on both sides seems valid to me. I think ultimately i

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-20 Thread Christopher Hawker
> Longer prefixes are misguided for a number of reasons, but I was’t referring > to that. > I was calling the idea of deluding ourselves into believing that the useful > lifetime of IPv4 can be extended by these ever increasing extreme measures > misguided. This is starting to digress from the

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-20 Thread Christopher Hawker
Apologies for the double post, my question in the first paragraph should have read: Why should we not consider /25 prefixes the new norm for resource delegations? ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To unsubscribe

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-20 Thread Christopher Hawker
> > My problem still lies with the community not accepting prefixes longer than > > a /24 for global routability. We can't prevent IXPs with prefixes longer > > than a /24 from routing their prefixes, when those with shorter than or > > equal to a /24 can. It's either all can, or none can. > My

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-18 Thread Christopher Hawker
nd cannot route resources, the community defines policy (see the PDP). APNIC simply facilitates this process. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To unsubscribe send an email to sig-policy-le...@lists.apnic.net

[sig-policy] Re: New proposal - prop-157-v001: Temporary IPv4 Transfers

2023-12-14 Thread Christopher Hawker
Hi Jordi, While I do support the need for temporary transfers (as this would ease management of these resources), unfortunately I do not support this proposal as it is currently written. While there is a potential benefit for temporary transfers to be made, unless a minimum transfer period

[sig-policy] Re: APNIC EC Endorses Proposal from APNIC 56

2023-12-13 Thread Christopher Hawker
his, and appreciate in advance clarification where I'm unaware of > other realities, etc - always happy to learn, be wrong, etc. Happy to help provide info where and when I can, you (or anyone else) are welcome to contact me either on or off-list. > > Thank you, > Luke Thompson Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To unsubscribe send an email to sig-policy-le...@lists.apnic.net

[sig-policy] Re: APNIC EC Endorses Proposal from APNIC 56

2023-12-13 Thread Christopher Hawker
adoption. Regards, Christopher Hawker ___ SIG-policy - https://mailman.apnic.net/sig-policy@lists.apnic.net/ To unsubscribe send an email to sig-policy-le...@lists.apnic.net

[sig-policy] Re: prop-154-v001: Resizing of IPv4 assignment for the IXPs

2023-12-11 Thread Christopher Hawker
Hi all, Just wanted to bring this proposal back up again after being brought back for further discussions from APNIC 56. There is no technical limitation preventing IXPs from using prefixes longer than a /24 delegation. There are IXP operators that do use shorter prefixes successfully today.