---------------------------------------------------------------------- prop-131-v001: Editorial changes in IPv6 Policy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposer: Jordi Palet Martínez jordi.palet@theipv6company.com 1. Problem Statement -------------------- This proposal suggests multiple (mainly) editorial changes in the IPv6 Policy. The intent is to remove non-necessary text, and simplify the policy. Section 5.2.4.2. is reworded to mention a RIPE BCOP, and 5.2.4.4. is removed, as it is something obvious that operators need to assign some space for different parts of their own infrastructure. Section 5.2.4.3. explicitly states that it was drafted at a time when there was no experience with IPv6 deployment, which is this is longer the case, it does not make sense to have NIR/RIR to evaluate each instance where an LIR has an End User whose end site(s) requires a shorter prefix than a /48. Finally, section 10.1.4.1. is reworded, taking advantage of some of the editorial changes in the precedent sections, so to avoid duplicating text. 2. Objective of policy change ----------------------------- Fulfil the above indicated edits. 3. Situation in other regions ----------------------------- A similar proposal has been submitted to RIPE. 4. Proposed policy solution --------------------------- Current Text 5.2.4.2. Assignment address space size ... End-users are assigned an end site assignment from their LIR or ISP. The exact size of the assignment is a local decision for the LIR or ISP to make, using a minimum value of a /64 (when only one subnet is anticipated for the end site) up to the normal maximum of /48, except in cases of extra large end sites where a larger assignment can be justified. ... New Text 5.2.4.2. Assignment address space size ... End Users are assigned an end site assignment from their LIR or ISP. The size of the assignment is a local decision for the LIR or ISP to make, using a value of "n" x /64. BCOP RIPE690 Section 4.2, provides guidelines about this. ... ================================================== Current Text 5.2.4.3. Assignment of multiple /48s to a single end site When a single end site requires an additional /48 address block, it must request the assignment with documentation or materials that justify the request. Requests for multiple or additional /48s will be processed and reviewed (i.e., evaluation of justification) at the RIR/NIR level. Note: There is no experience at the present time with the assignment of multiple /48s to the same end site. Having the RIR review all such assignments is intended to be a temporary measure until some experience has been gained and some common policies can be developed. In addition, additional work at defining policies in this space will likely be carried out in the near future. New Text 5.2.4.3. Assignment of multiple /48s to a single end site Assignment larger than /48 (shorter prefix) or additional assignments exceeding a total of /48 must be made based on address usage, or because different routing requirements exist for additional assignments. In case of a review or when making a request for a subsequent allocation, the LIR must be able to present documentation justifying the need for assignments shorter than a /48 to a single End-Site. ==================================================== Current Text 5.2.4.4. Assignment to operator's infrastructure An organization (ISP/LIR) may assign a /48 per PoP as the service infrastructure of an IPv6 service operator. Each assignment to a PoP is regarded as one assignment regardless of the number of users using the PoP. A separate assignment can be obtained for the in-house operations of the operator. New Text (removed and following sections renumbered accordingly) ===================================================== Current Text 10.1.4.1. Initial assignment ... The minimum assignment made under this policy is a /48. Larger blocks may be delegated in circumstances outlined in "APNIC guidelines for IPv6 allocation and assignment requests". ... New Text 10.1.4.1. Initial assignment The minimum size of the assignment is a /48. The considerations of "5.2.4.3. Assignments shorter than a /48 to a single End-Site" must be followed if needed. ==================================================== 5. Advantages / Disadvantages ----------------------------- Advantages: Fulfilling the objectives above indicated. Disadvantages: None foreseen. 6. Impact on resource holders ----------------------------- None. 7. References ------------- AFRINIC and LACNIC don’t have this requirements in their IPv6 policies and recommend an assignment size of /48 https://www.afrinic.net/policy/manual#Allocations-Assignments-Policies (section 6.5.4.1 Assignment address space size) https://www.lacnic.net/684/2/lacnic/ (section 4.5.3.1 - Assignment address space size) ARIN policy requires for larger initial assignments to be reasonably justified with supporting documentation, based on the number of sites in an organization’s network and the number of subnets needed to support any extra-large sites. https://www.arin.net/participate/policy/nrpm/#6-5-4-reassignments-from-lirs-isps