ARIN Public Policy Meeting
Day 2 Notes,
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
Meeting Called to Order
Speaker: Ray Plzak, ARIN President and CEO
Transcript
Ray Plzak opened the second day of the ARIN Public Policy Meeting by presenting the updated agenda and thanking network connectivity sponsor WildBlue Communications. Ray reviewed the rules of discussion to be followed throughout the meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, approximately 123 people were in attendance.
[ARIN offered the opportunity for remote participation throughout the meeting. Comments from remote participants are read aloud at the meeting and are integrated into the meeting report. There were approximately 32 individuals viewing or listening to the meeting webcast throughout the proceedings, and 40 registered remote participants.]
Statement from Sponsor
Speaker: Thad Mazureczyk, WildBlue Communication
Transcript
Ray invited Thad Mazureczyk to make a few remarks. Thad welcomed those in attendance to Denver and expressed how happy WildBlue was to assist in bringing this meeting to the community.
2008-2: IPv4 Transfer Policy Proposal (continued)
Moderator: John Curran, Chairman
Introduction: PDF PPT
Presentation: PDF
Discussion of this policy proposal carried over from the previous day. For discussion details from the second day, please see the transcript.
At the end of discussion John Curran took a straw poll to determine the sense of the room. After the tally was conducted, John stated that this information would be provided to the Advisory Council for use in its deliberations.
NRO Activities Report
Speaker: Paul Wilson, Chair of the NRO Executive Council
Introduction: PDF PPT
Transcript
Paul Wilson offered a brief update on activities within the NRO, highlighting participation in the Internet governance forums.
Highlights included:
- Announcement of the officers for 2008
- December 2007 exchange of letters, formalizing relationship with ICANN
- Report on February 2008 ICANN meeting in New Delhi
- IGF update, including “Continuing Cooperation” report, published in November 2007
- Planned activities for 2008
RIR Update - APNIC
Speaker: Paul Wilson, APNIC Director General
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Paul Wilson presented a report on the activities of the APNIC community and staff.
Highlights included:
- Staff changes and statistics
- Response to 2007 member survey – activities and budget
- The impact of the USD exchange rate on APNIC fees, and the new fee structure
- APNIC resource services and IPv6 activities
- APNIC 25 policy outcomes
- Meeting information for APNIC 26-29
2007-23: End Policy for IANA IPv4 allocations to RIRs
Speaker: Izumi Okutani, Proposal Coauthor
Introduction: PDF PPT
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Ray presented an introduction to the proposal. Highlights included:
- Advisory Council shepherds: Dan Alexander and Rob Seastrom
- Introduced on PPML on 17 August 2007, designated as a formal policy on 28 August 2007. It was first discussed at ARIN XX. The proposal was revised on 8 February 2008.
- This is a global proposal and is under discussion at AfriNIC, LACNIC, and RIPE. It has been returned to the list at APNIC.
- Presentation of Staff Impact Analysis, Legal Review, Staff Comments, and overview of PPML discussion activity. [see presentation and transcript links above for details]
Izumi Okutani, as one of the authors, continued with the presentation of the proposal. She provided a summary of the proposal and the rationale behind it.
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
At the end of discussion John Curran took a straw poll to determine the sense of the room. After the tally was conducted, John stated that this information would be provided to the Advisory Council for use in its deliberations.
2007-14: Resource Review Process
Speaker: Rob Seastrom, Proposal Shepherd
Introduction: PDF PPT
Presentation: PDF
Transcript
Ray Plzak presented an introduction to the proposal. Highlights included:
- Advisory Council shepherds: Robert Seastrom and Leo Bicknell
- Introduced on PPML on 1 May 2007, designated as a formal policy on 24 July 2007. It was first discussed at ARIN XX. The proposal was revised on 21 February 2008.
- This proposal is only being considered in the ARIN region.
- Presentation of Staff Impact Analysis, Legal Review, Staff Comments, and overview of PPML discussion activity. [see presentation and transcript links above for details]
Rob Seastrom , as one of the shepherds, continued with the presentation of the proposal. He provided a summary of the proposal and the rationale behind it.
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
At the end of discussion Scott Bradner took a straw poll to determine the sense of the room. After the tally was conducted, Scott stated that this information would be provided to the Advisory Council for use in its deliberations.
RIR Update - LACNIC
Speaker: Raúl Echeberría, LACNIC Executive Director
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Raúl Echeberría provided a presentation about recent activities and developments within LACNIC and its region.
Highlights included:
- LACNIC celebrated its 5th anniversary
- Membership growth statistics
- Staff growth statistics and new staff
- 2008 Budget plan
- Strategic planning and Cooperation and Development Activities
- LACNIC and eLAC goals
- Caribbean outreach
- LACNIC X report and invitation to LACNIC XI
IPv6 IAB/IETF Activities Report
Speaker: Marla Azinger
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Marla Azinger provided a presentation about activities within the IETF related to IPv6, prepared by Thomas Narten. Marla noted that this presentation is not an official IETF report, as there is no official liaison between the IETF and ARIN, or any other RIR.
Highlights included:
- Working Group reports on: Routing and Addressing, IPv6 Maintenance, v6 Operations, SHIM6, Softwire, DNS Operations, DNS Extensions, OPSEC, Secure Inter-Domain Routing, Global Routing Operations
- New WG Activity
- IETF Dublin
2007-17: Legacy Outreach and Partial Reclamation
Speaker: Owen DeLong, Proposal Author
Introduction: PDF PPT
Presentation: PDF
Transcript
Ray Plzak presented an introduction to the proposal. Highlights included:
- Advisory Council shepherds: Cathy Aronson and Lea Roberts
- Introduced on PPML on 29 June 2007, designated as a formal policy on 28 August 2007. It was first discussed at ARIN XX. It was revised on 21 February and 28 March 2008.
- This proposal is only being considered in the ARIN region.
- Presentation of Staff Impact Analysis, Legal Review, Staff Comments, and overview of PPML discussion activity. [see presentation and transcript links above for details]
Owen DeLong, as the author, continued with the presentation of the proposal. He provided a summary of the proposal, the rationale behind it, and some of the issues involved.
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
At the end of discussion John Curran took a straw poll to determine the sense of the room. After the tally was conducted, John stated that this information would be provided to the Advisory Council for use in its deliberations.
2008-1: SWIP support for smaller than /29 assignments
Speaker: Bill Darte, Proposal Shepherd
Introduction: PDF PPT
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Ray Plzak presented an introduction to the proposal. Highlights included:
- Advisory Council shepherds: Owen DeLong and Bill Darte
- Introduced on PPML on 22 January 2008, designated as a formal policy on 26 February 2008. This will be its first discussion at an ARIN meeting. No revisions have been made.
- This proposal is only being considered in the ARIN region.
- Presentation of Staff Impact Analysis, Legal Review, Staff Comments, and overview of PPML discussion activity. [see presentation and transcript links above for details]
Bill Darte, as a shepherd of the proposal, continued with the presentation of the proposal. Bill presented the text of the proposal and then the rationale.
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
At the end of discussion John Curran took a straw poll to determine the sense of the room. After the tally was conducted, John stated that this information would be provided to the Advisory Council for use in its deliberations.
RIR Update - RIPE NCC
Speaker: Axel Pawlik, RIPE NCC Managing Director
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Axel Pawlik provided a presentation on recent activities and developments within RIPE NCC and its region.
Highlights included:
- Personnel changes
- Strategic planning efforts to insure stability
- Ongoing audits and system upgrades
- NCC Science Group projects
- RIPE policy update and Certification Task Force
- Regional Outreach and “Enhanced Cooperation” efforts
- RIPE 55 report and information on RIPE 56 & 57
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
NRO NC Report
Speaker: Martin Hannigan, NRO NC Member from the ARIN Region
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Martin Hannigan presented an overview of the ICANN Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) / Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC), and provided a report on its activities.
Highlights included:
- Explanation of ASO AC (NRO NC) duties
- Activity update
- Pending global policies
- Upcoming ICANN meetings
IANA Activities Report
Speaker: Leo Vegoda, Manager, Number Resources, IANA
Presentation: PDF
Transcript
Leo Vegoda began by offering an overview of his presentation, which featured information on IPv4 Address Space registry, ongoing research and IETF and DNS activities.
Highlights included:
- IPv4 Address Space Registry and move to XML publishing
- Ongoing Research
- IETF update
- DNS work: IPv6, Reverse DNS delegation DNSSEC update
- ICANN in Paris
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
IRPEP
Speaker: Scott Bradner, ARIN Secretary of the Board
Presentation: PDF PPT
Transcript
Scott Bradner presented the revised version of the Internet Resource Policy Evaluation Process (IRPEP) that has been developed by the Board of Trustees. He invited community comment on this process revision.
Highlights included:
- An overview of the current IRPEP
- Justifications for revising IRPEP
- Proposed revision and updated responsibilities of Advisory Council (AC)
- Checks & Balances
- Proposed ARIN Policy Development Process
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
Open Microphone
Moderator: John Curran, ARIN Chairman of the Board
John Curran opened the microphone for comments from the floor. Topics of discussion included:
- Formation of a working group to discuss policies that have been proposed under the title of Soft Landing
- Solicited suggestions for alternatives to the PPML for collecting information (including polling) to get specific input on ideas and proposals for the AC’s consideration
- A suggestion that ARIN continue to look for new, non-traditional venues for outreach and education, a show of hands revealed overwhelming support for this idea
- Looking for ways to improve the level and quality of remote participation to give remote participants equal footing with attendees
- Suggestion of developing a standardized ARIN slide deck that members could use to conduct their own local outreach and community education
For discussion details, please see the transcript.
Closing Announcements and Adjournment
Speaker: Ray Plzak, ARIN President and CEO
Transcript
Ray Plzak made closing announcements and again thanked WildBlue Communications for ARIN XXI network connectivity and Cyber Café support. He offered a reminder on the Members Meeting, which would take place the following day, and to which all attendees were invited. He reminded attendees to complete their surveys to be entered in the raffles, and thanked EGATE Networks for its prize donation of the AppleTV. He concluded by thanking all of the meeting attendees for participating and hoped they would return for the Members Meeting tomorrow.