prop-075: Ensuring efficient use of historical AS numbers

Proposal text prop-075-v001
Synopsis This is a policy proposal to recover unused historical AS numbers for eventual reassignment to other APNIC account holders.
Current status Implemented on 10 February 2010
Authors Guangliang Pan
Relevant forum Policy SIG
Previous versions NA
Status at other RIRs There is no similar policy or proposal in other regions.
Proposal history
Date Description
24 July 2009 Submitted to the Policy SIG mailing list for discussion.
27 August 2009 Reached consensus at the APNIC 28 Policy SIG.
31 August – 26 October 2009 Eight-week final call for comment period.

18 November 2009 Endorsed by the APNIC Executive Council (EC)
11 January – 8 February 2010 Draft policy documentation open for comment.
News announcement:

  • Final editorial comments on draft documents

Draft policy documents:

10 February 2010 Implemented.