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Template: ARIN-POLICY-PROPOSAL-TEMPLATE-2.0

   1. Policy Proposal Name:
   2. Proposal Originator
         1. name:
         2. e-mail:
         3. telephone:
         4. organization:
   3. Proposal Version:
   4. Date:
   5. Proposal type:
      new, modify, or delete.
   6. Policy term:
      temporary, permanent, or renewable.
   7. Policy statement:
   8. Rationale:
   9. Timetable for implementation:

END OF TEMPLATE 

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TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS

Policy Proposal Name - Provide a name which can be used to identify the policy proposal.

Proposal Originator - Fill in point of contact information including name, email address, phone number and organization.

Proposal Version - This helps keep track of changes to proposal text. Start with 1.

Date - Enter the date.

Policy type - Indicate the policy type. Is this a new policy, modification to an existing policy, or elimination of an existing policy?

Policy term - How long will the policy remain in effect? Is it intended to be temporary, permanent, or renewable?

Policy Statement [Note: Do not include rationale.] - Make a clear and concise policy statement that is unambiguous and actionable. The policy text written here will ideally fit right into the Number Resource Policy Manual.

Rationale [Note: Do not include policy text.] - Briefly list the rationale or justification for the policy proposal. Suggested points to consider include the following:

    * Identify the problem that the policy proposal seeks to remedy.
    * Explain how the policy proposal would fix the problem.

Timetable for implementation - Indicate your recommendation for implementation: immediately, six months, etc.?