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The document discusses several proposed updates and clarifications to AFRINIC's internet number resource policies. Key proposals include establishing mechanisms for IPv4 and ASN transfers between regions, clarifying policies around IPv6 and temporary resource usage, and reviewing member's IPv4 resources to identify non-compliance. Community participation is encouraged by subscribing to mailing lists and attending biannual meetings to propose policies and voice opinions.

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Presented by: Ernest 6/18/19 https://2019.internetsummit.africa 1 Policy Development Update
• Internet now a basic right, part & parcel of our work and personal space. • At the heart of the internet’s operation are IP addresses (the engine) • AFRINIC (+ other RIRs) manage the distribution of these IP addresses to operators, ISPs, end-users in their communities • Distribution is governed by policies, developed by these communities in a transparent, all inclusive bottom-up process. • AFRINIC (+ all RIRs) act as facilitator, implementer. • All implemented proposals enter the ‘Policy Manual’ (CPM) • Participation platforms: Such meetings, rpd list. 6/18/19 2 we are here because.. https://2019.internetsummit.africa
6/18/19 3 The PDP https://2019.internetsummit.africa
AFRINIC Policy Development Process – bis https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2017-gen-002-d5#proposal This proposal is a major revision of the current Policy Development Process. Major highlights include: • A clearer mechanism for appeals and disputes. • Introduction of distinct phases in the policy proposal life cycle. • More transparency around consensus-gauging. under discussion (1/10) 6/18/19 https://2019.internetsummit.africa 4
Abuse Contact Policy Update https://afrinic.net/policy/2018-gen-001-d2 Updates CPM 8.0 (Abuse Contact Information) with the following key amendments: • Introduction of a mandatory “abuse-c” attribute into inetnum, inet6num and aut-num whois database objects for resources directly issued by AFRINIC. The value of this attribute is an “abuse-mailbox”, which must be a valid e-mail address. • A mechanism is proposed to validate the “abuse-mailbox” and report/escalate invalid or those that are unresponsive. 6/18/19 5 under discussion (2/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Provisions for Resource Hijacking https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/provisions-for-resource- hijacking The proposal provides a framework for recognizing that IP address hijacks are a policy violation within the AFRINIC service region. A method to identify and report hijacks is proposed and a pool of experts chosen from the community is instituted to investigate each reported case. 6/18/19 6 under discussion (3/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
IPv4 Inter-RIR Legacy Resource Transfers https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-001-d1#proposal • Establishes a mechanism to allow transfers of legacy IPv4 space to/from other regions. The intent is to align AFRINIC with an IPv4 address market that already exists for which AFRICA is not currently part. • The author fronted two Inter-RIR proposals with hope to withdraw one if the other passes through. 6/18/19 7 under discussion (4/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
IPv4 Inter-RIR Resource Transfers (Comprehensive Scope) https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-002-d1 • Allows establishing a mechanism to allow transfers of IPv4 space to/from other regions. The intent is to align AFRINIC with an IPv4 address market that already exists for which AFRICA is not currently part. • The author fronted two Inter-RIR proposals with hope to withdraw one if the other passes through. 6/18/19 8 under discussion (5/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
IPv6 PI Clarification https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v6-001-d2#proposal • Amends original policy proposal “IPv6 PI Update” (AFPUB-2018-V6-004) currently CPM 6.8.2(v), which requires that IPv6 PI space should be announced within 12 months of getting it, and should not be disaggregated. • This proposal does not make it mandatory to announce the space, since there is no RFC1918 equivalent for IPv4, and cases like IXP peering LAN space doesn’t necessarily have to be announced. If announced however, the condition to disaggregate it is still in place. 6/18/19 9 under discussion (6/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
SL Update https://afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2018-v4-001 • Proposes an update to CPM 5.4.7.2 which removes the Board’s power to replenish the (exhaustion) pool with any IPv4 space available at the time (such as the /12 reserve in 5.4.7.1). The proposal also stipulates that the same /12, if still unused by the time phase 2 space is exhausted, be automatically 6/18/19 10 under discussion (7/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Multihoming not required for ASN https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-asn-001-d2 Modifies CPM 7.4 by removing 7.4.2, a clause requiring requestors of ASNs to be multihomed (or demonstrate plan thereof). Instead, the proposal sets the following criteria: • A unique routing policy or • Interconnection with one or more other ASNs which requires a globally unique ASN. • An organization will also be eligible if it can demonstrate that it will meet any of the above criteria upon receiving an ASN (or within the following six months). 6/18/19 11 under discussion (8/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Internet Number Resources Review by AFRINIC https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2016-gen-001-d8 The proposal introduces a mechanism for AFRINIC to conduct reviews (or audits) for IPv4 number resources issued to members, and recommends reclamation of resources that are found to be in breach or not in compliance. 6/18/19 12 under discussion (9/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Clarification on temporary resource usage https://afrinic.net/policy/2018-gen-004-d1#proposal • Introduces restrictions to the size of IPv4 space requests for temporary use (such as conferences and meetings) – capped at /22 maximum. • Encourages the use of IPv6 on the premise that it is now mature enough to be deployed for this kind of use whereby the requesting entity preferably uses IPv6-only on their networks while deploying IPv4 at the edge of the network using an IPv6 transition mechanism. • Amends the title of CPM 9.0 to “Temporary Resource Assignments” (deleted the “allocations” wording) to reflect that these are PI assignments. 6/18/19 13 under discussion (10/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Clarification on IPv6 Sub-Assignments https://www.afrinic.net/policy/2018-v6-002-d3 • Adds a requirement to CPM 6.8 stipulating that IPv6 PI space cannot be issued to third parties, and must only be used in the network infrastructure of the member issued the space. • Status: Implementation imminent - Pending confirmation of internal documentation and procedure update. 6/18/19 14 under implementation (1/2) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
IPv6 PI Update https://www.afrinic.net/policy/2018-v6-004-d1#proposal On pause - the new proposal “IPv6 PI Clarification” removes the mandatory requirement to announce the space, and makes this optional. Waiting for decision on this proposal before proceeding with automation work below: • PI space to be announced within 12 months of receiving it, else it should be returned to pool • PI space must be announced as single aggregate. 6/18/19 15 under implementation (2/2) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Lame Delegations in the AFRINIC Reverse DNS Proposed: 15.03.2017 Last Call: 01.12.2017 Ratified: 21.03.2018 Implemented: August 2018 CPM Article: 10.7 The requirement to delete non-compliant nserver attributes and/or objects whose referenced nserver values are lame is still not yet implemented, as the issue of false positives is still under investigation. 6/18/19 16 recently implemented https://2019.internetsummit.africa
Participate, make your voice heard - Subscribe to rpd@afrinic.net - Attend the bi-annual public policy meetings (in-person, remotely) - Propose policy that you deem relevant to address your (and community’s) needs. - Speak up and be part of the action during face to face and mailing list discussions. 6/18/19 17 Be part.. https://2019.internetsummit.africa
6/18/19 https://2019.internetsummit.africa 18 Thank you ========= Questions?

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AIS19 - Policies under discussion

  • 1. Presented by: Ernest 6/18/19 https://2019.internetsummit.africa 1 Policy Development Update
  • 2. • Internet now a basic right, part & parcel of our work and personal space. • At the heart of the internet’s operation are IP addresses (the engine) • AFRINIC (+ other RIRs) manage the distribution of these IP addresses to operators, ISPs, end-users in their communities • Distribution is governed by policies, developed by these communities in a transparent, all inclusive bottom-up process. • AFRINIC (+ all RIRs) act as facilitator, implementer. • All implemented proposals enter the ‘Policy Manual’ (CPM) • Participation platforms: Such meetings, rpd list. 6/18/19 2 we are here because.. https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 4. AFRINIC Policy Development Process – bis https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2017-gen-002-d5#proposal This proposal is a major revision of the current Policy Development Process. Major highlights include: • A clearer mechanism for appeals and disputes. • Introduction of distinct phases in the policy proposal life cycle. • More transparency around consensus-gauging. under discussion (1/10) 6/18/19 https://2019.internetsummit.africa 4
  • 5. Abuse Contact Policy Update https://afrinic.net/policy/2018-gen-001-d2 Updates CPM 8.0 (Abuse Contact Information) with the following key amendments: • Introduction of a mandatory “abuse-c” attribute into inetnum, inet6num and aut-num whois database objects for resources directly issued by AFRINIC. The value of this attribute is an “abuse-mailbox”, which must be a valid e-mail address. • A mechanism is proposed to validate the “abuse-mailbox” and report/escalate invalid or those that are unresponsive. 6/18/19 5 under discussion (2/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 6. Provisions for Resource Hijacking https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/provisions-for-resource- hijacking The proposal provides a framework for recognizing that IP address hijacks are a policy violation within the AFRINIC service region. A method to identify and report hijacks is proposed and a pool of experts chosen from the community is instituted to investigate each reported case. 6/18/19 6 under discussion (3/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 7. IPv4 Inter-RIR Legacy Resource Transfers https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-001-d1#proposal • Establishes a mechanism to allow transfers of legacy IPv4 space to/from other regions. The intent is to align AFRINIC with an IPv4 address market that already exists for which AFRICA is not currently part. • The author fronted two Inter-RIR proposals with hope to withdraw one if the other passes through. 6/18/19 7 under discussion (4/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 8. IPv4 Inter-RIR Resource Transfers (Comprehensive Scope) https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-002-d1 • Allows establishing a mechanism to allow transfers of IPv4 space to/from other regions. The intent is to align AFRINIC with an IPv4 address market that already exists for which AFRICA is not currently part. • The author fronted two Inter-RIR proposals with hope to withdraw one if the other passes through. 6/18/19 8 under discussion (5/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 9. IPv6 PI Clarification https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v6-001-d2#proposal • Amends original policy proposal “IPv6 PI Update” (AFPUB-2018-V6-004) currently CPM 6.8.2(v), which requires that IPv6 PI space should be announced within 12 months of getting it, and should not be disaggregated. • This proposal does not make it mandatory to announce the space, since there is no RFC1918 equivalent for IPv4, and cases like IXP peering LAN space doesn’t necessarily have to be announced. If announced however, the condition to disaggregate it is still in place. 6/18/19 9 under discussion (6/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 10. SL Update https://afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2018-v4-001 • Proposes an update to CPM 5.4.7.2 which removes the Board’s power to replenish the (exhaustion) pool with any IPv4 space available at the time (such as the /12 reserve in 5.4.7.1). The proposal also stipulates that the same /12, if still unused by the time phase 2 space is exhausted, be automatically 6/18/19 10 under discussion (7/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 11. Multihoming not required for ASN https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-asn-001-d2 Modifies CPM 7.4 by removing 7.4.2, a clause requiring requestors of ASNs to be multihomed (or demonstrate plan thereof). Instead, the proposal sets the following criteria: • A unique routing policy or • Interconnection with one or more other ASNs which requires a globally unique ASN. • An organization will also be eligible if it can demonstrate that it will meet any of the above criteria upon receiving an ASN (or within the following six months). 6/18/19 11 under discussion (8/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 12. Internet Number Resources Review by AFRINIC https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2016-gen-001-d8 The proposal introduces a mechanism for AFRINIC to conduct reviews (or audits) for IPv4 number resources issued to members, and recommends reclamation of resources that are found to be in breach or not in compliance. 6/18/19 12 under discussion (9/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 13. Clarification on temporary resource usage https://afrinic.net/policy/2018-gen-004-d1#proposal • Introduces restrictions to the size of IPv4 space requests for temporary use (such as conferences and meetings) – capped at /22 maximum. • Encourages the use of IPv6 on the premise that it is now mature enough to be deployed for this kind of use whereby the requesting entity preferably uses IPv6-only on their networks while deploying IPv4 at the edge of the network using an IPv6 transition mechanism. • Amends the title of CPM 9.0 to “Temporary Resource Assignments” (deleted the “allocations” wording) to reflect that these are PI assignments. 6/18/19 13 under discussion (10/10) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 14. Clarification on IPv6 Sub-Assignments https://www.afrinic.net/policy/2018-v6-002-d3 • Adds a requirement to CPM 6.8 stipulating that IPv6 PI space cannot be issued to third parties, and must only be used in the network infrastructure of the member issued the space. • Status: Implementation imminent - Pending confirmation of internal documentation and procedure update. 6/18/19 14 under implementation (1/2) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 15. IPv6 PI Update https://www.afrinic.net/policy/2018-v6-004-d1#proposal On pause - the new proposal “IPv6 PI Clarification” removes the mandatory requirement to announce the space, and makes this optional. Waiting for decision on this proposal before proceeding with automation work below: • PI space to be announced within 12 months of receiving it, else it should be returned to pool • PI space must be announced as single aggregate. 6/18/19 15 under implementation (2/2) https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 16. Lame Delegations in the AFRINIC Reverse DNS Proposed: 15.03.2017 Last Call: 01.12.2017 Ratified: 21.03.2018 Implemented: August 2018 CPM Article: 10.7 The requirement to delete non-compliant nserver attributes and/or objects whose referenced nserver values are lame is still not yet implemented, as the issue of false positives is still under investigation. 6/18/19 16 recently implemented https://2019.internetsummit.africa
  • 17. Participate, make your voice heard - Subscribe to rpd@afrinic.net - Attend the bi-annual public policy meetings (in-person, remotely) - Propose policy that you deem relevant to address your (and community’s) needs. - Speak up and be part of the action during face to face and mailing list discussions. 6/18/19 17 Be part.. https://2019.internetsummit.africa