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prop-139-v001: SOR not required

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Proposer: Jordi Palet Martínez (jordi.palet@theipv6company.com)


1. Problem statement
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Section 5.2.1 enforces a SOR (Second Opinion Request) process, which is rarely used.

It was meant for ensuring that resources aren’t wasted being allocated unnecessarily, however, this is already the job of the LIRs, and they may be audited at any point, even if this policy doesn’t exist.

Further to that, doesn’t make sense that this is being done for exhausted IPv4 resources, while it has been already avoided for IPv6.

2. Objective of policy change
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Avoiding an unnecessary and rarely used process.


3. Situation in other regions
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Other RIRs don’t have this process or it is optional/not used.


4. Proposed policy solution
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Actual text:
5.0. Resource Management
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Also, NIRs must, wherever possible, apply slow start, assignment window, and second opinion policies to their own members in a manner consistent with the way APNIC applies such policies.
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5.2.1. Assignment window for LIRs
APNIC and NIRs shall apply an assignment window mechanism to help LIRs understand and comply with APNIC policies and the address management goals.
The assignment window indicates the maximum number of addresses an LIR may delegate to an end-user without first seeking a "second opinion". If an LIR wishes to make a delegation that exceeds its delegation window, the LIR must first submit a second opinion request.
LIRs start with a delegation window of zero, meaning all proposed delegations must first be approved.
APNIC, or the relevant NIR, will regularly assess the proficiency of LIR staff in making delegations and seeking second opinions and will review the size of the assignment window accordingly. As the LIR staff become more proficient, the size of their assignment window may be raised.
The maximum IPv4 assignment window given to any LIR will be a /19 (8,192 addresses).
If an LIR's staff appears to become less proficient (for example, due to the training of new staff or other relevant circumstances) then that LIR's assignment window may be temporarily reduced.
5.2.3. IPv4 Delegations to downstream IRs
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• Delegations are subject to the LIR's assignment window. Requests for delegations, which exceed the LIR's assignment window, must first be referred to APNIC for second opinion approval.
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Proposed text:
5.0. Resource Management
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Also, NIRs must, wherever possible, apply slow start policies to their own members in a manner consistent with the way APNIC applies such policies.
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(removed)
5.2.3. IPv4 Delegations to downstream IRs
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(removed)

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5. Advantages / Disadvantages
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Advantages:
Fulfilling the objective above indicated.

Disadvantages:
None.


6. Impact on resource holders
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None.


7. References
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None.