ARIN XXI
Introduction to IRPEP and
Open Policy Hour
Sunday, 6 April 2008
Location
Mt. Elbert
Introduction to IRPEP: 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Are you new to the Policy Development Process? Would you like to have a deeper understanding of how the policy process at ARIN works before participating in the Open Policy Hour? This brief session will serve as an introduction to those new to ARIN's Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process (IRPEP).
Open Policy Hour: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Looking to Get Involved in ARIN Policy Discussions or Have an Idea You'd Like to Discuss?
- Do you want to know what policy proposals will be discussed at the upcoming ARIN Public Policy Meeting?
- Do you have an idea about how ARIN should manage Internet number resources?
- Do you think that a current policy should be enhanced or changed, or even retired?
- Are you hesitant about making a formal proposal on the Public Policy Mail List (PPML)?
- Are you new to the Policy Development Process?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," then you should plan on attending ARIN's Open Policy Hour!
What is The Open Policy Hour?
The Open Policy Hour is your opportunity to get a better understanding of what is going to be discussed at the upcoming Public Policy Meeting, to discuss your ideas in an open, informal forum and receive feedback, or both! The Open Policy Hour consists of two parts:
Part One is the Policy Proposal Background Briefing. ARIN staff will provide summary information regarding the policy proposals that will be discussed at the meeting. Members of the ARIN Advisory Council will be present to answer general questions about the policy proposals. There will be no discussion of the proposals, just the information that you need to help you understand the nature of the proposals. ARIN staff will also provide a Policy Evaluation and Feedback Report. This report provides a staff evaluation of current ARIN policies, based on the experience gained by the staff in policy implementation and application, as well as feedback provided by ARIN customers.
Part Two is the Policy Proposal BoF. This is where you get a chance to "test drive" a policy idea. How can you participate? Bring your ideas and questions. If you have a policy suggestion for which you would like to receive feedback prior to submitting it to the community on the PPML, here is your opportunity. If you have a short (3-minute) presentation prepared, you will be given the first opportunity to present it. To sign up to give a presentation, please send an e-mail to policy@arin.net by 2 April 2008 with your name, organization, and a brief description of your policy subject.