Hi all,
This is the secretariat's impact assessment for prop-145-v001, which is
also
available on the proposal page.
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-145
This proposal appears to be straightforward. APNIC understands the
importance of
maintaining consistency in the terms and definitions used across all
documents.
There are no issues with updating the APNIC Definitions Document
(APNIC-080) to
ensure it remains the definitive source of all definitions; however, some
variations in individual documents may be required.
This proposal would not require any system changes, but it would require a
thorough review of all documents.
If this proposal reaches consensus, implementation can be completed
within 3
to 6 months.
Regards,
Sunny
APNIC Secretariat
On 11/08/2022 4:53 pm, chku wrote:
Dear SIG members,
The proposal "prop-145: Single Source for Definitions" has been sent to
the Policy SIG for review.
It will be presented at the Open Policy Meeting (OPM) at APNIC 54 on
Thursday, 15 September 2022.
https://conference.apnic.net/54/program/schedule/#/day/8
We invite you to review and comment on the proposal on the mailing list
before the OPM.
The comment period on the mailing list before the OPM is an important
part of the Policy Development Process (PDP). We encourage you to
express your views on the proposal:
- Do you support or oppose this proposal?
- Does this proposal solve a problem you are experiencing? If so,
tell the community about your situation.
- Do you see any disadvantages in this proposal?
- Is there anything in the proposal that is not clear?
- What changes could be made to this proposal to make it more effective?
Information about this proposal is appended below as well as available at:
http://www.apnic.net/policy/proposals/prop-145
Regards,
Bertrand, Shaila, and Ching-Heng
APNIC Policy SIG Chairs
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prop-145-v001: Single Source for Definitions
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Proposer: Anupam Agrawal ([email protected])
1. Problem statement
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The definitions of the terms used across APNIC policy documents are scattered
across documents. One can find definitions of terms in APNIC 127, APNIC 126
(APNIC and NIR Member Relationship Agreement, APNIC 128 (SIG Guidelines),
APNIC 114 (ipv6 guidelines) and others. There is lack of consistency in the
definitions which leads to different interpretations and confusions. Example -
End site is defined in APNIC 127 and in APNIC 114 with the definition in APNIC
114 referring to APNIC 127 along with examples but the same is not referred in
APNIC 127.
2. Objective of policy change
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The objective is to have a single definition document used across APNIC for
consistent use and interpretation of terms across APNIC policy documents.
3. Situation in other regions
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It was looked into RIRs. Some regions do not have specific definition section
in Policy documents.
4. Proposed policy solution
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There do exist a APNIC document numbered APNIC 080 titled APNIC Definition
Document. The proposal is to move the terms defined in all policy documents to
APNIC 080 document and make it as single repository of definitions and all
documents be referred to APNIC 080 for definitions. In this process, where
there are multiple definitions for a single terms, the definitions be
rationalized to have one single definition of the term.
5. Advantages / Disadvantages
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Advantages:
There will be a better consistency and reduction of repetition which is
essential for efficient delivery of instructions in policy documents and
interpretations of terms.
Disadvantages:
There is no perceived disadvantage of the proposal. However, this will entail
revision of many other documents.
6. Impact on resource holders
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None.
7. References
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None.
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