[sig-policy] Proposal to remove reference to IPv6 policy document as an "interim" policy document

[Toshiyuki Hosaka <hosaka@nic.ad.jp>]

Dear Colleagues,

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prop-043: Proposal to remove reference to IPv6 policy document as an
          "interim" policy document
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This proposal was presented at the APNIC 23 Policy SIG but failed to
reach consensus as opinion was divided on the issue. Therefore, we
are returning the proposal to the  mailing list for further
discussion.


Proposal details
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The proposal suggests removing the reference to the IPv6 policy
document as an "interim" policy document in section 1.1 of APNIC-089,
"IPv6 Address Allocation and Assignment Policy".


Discussion at APNIC 23
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- It was suggested that both the IPv4 and IPv6 policy documents are
  both undergoing constant amendments and that perhaps a statement
  about being an interim policy document should be added to the IPv4
  policy document.

- It was also suggested that the constantly changing nature of both
  the IPv4 and IPv6 policy documents was a good reason to remove
  the "interim" statement.

- It was suggested that the "interim" statement had been a
  deliberate inclusion in the IPv6 policy document because of the
  lack of experience in IPv6. It was suggested that perhaps the
  community should review IPv6 issues raised and IPv6 policy
  changes made to see if IPv6 policy has moved into a more mature
  state. If IPv6 policy has matured, then it may be appropriate to
  remove the "interim" reference.


Next steps
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We would like to hear your opinions on this proposal. Here are
some questions that may help start discussion:

- Is this proposal addressing a real need or problem?

- How do you feel about the points made in the APNIC 23
  discussions?


For more information on the policy proposal, go to:

    http://www.apnic.net/docs/policy/proposals/prop-043-v001.html

regards,
Toshi
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Toshiyuki Hosaka