ARIN-prop-302: Remove Circuit Requirement

Date: 13 September 2021

Proposal Originator: Mike Burns

Problem Statement:

Current ARIN policy prevents the use of leased-out addresses as evidence of utilization.

Policy statement:

Replace

“2.4. Local Internet Registry (LIR) A Local Internet Registry (LIR) is an IR that primarily assigns address space to the users of the network services that it provides. LIRs are generally Internet Service Providers (ISPs), whose customers are primarily end users and possibly other ISPs.”

with

“2.4. Local Internet Registry (LIR) A Local Internet Registry (LIR) is an IR that primarily assigns address space to users of the network. LIRs are generally Internet Service Providers (ISPs), whose customers are primarily end users and possibly other ISPs.”

Comments:

This concise change informs staff that neither physical nor virtual circuits are required for a technical connection between LIR and customer.

Timetable for implementation: Immediate