[address-policy-wg] Revert "Run Out Fairly" after IPv4 depletion

Dear all,

Regarding the comments on allocations in the run-up to reaching the last 
/8, we would like to assure you that all requests are met with the 
highest level of care and due diligence. We do not make public the 
details of specific requests or the documentation provided by our 
members, but we are happy to explain the procedures used when evaluating 
these requests.

All allocations and assignments are evaluated in accordance with RIPE 
Policy and full documentation is required before a request is approved. 
The relevant policies are listed in ripe-556, "Due Diligence for the 
Quality of the RIPE NCC Registration Data":
https://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ripe-556

By default, all large Internet resource requests (/15 or larger for PA 
IPv4, /18 or larger for PI IPv4 and /28 or larger for IPv6) are 
evaluated by:
- Two IP Resource Analysts (IPRAs)
- The Registration Services Manager
- The Policy Development Officer
- At least two Senior Managers

In Phase 1 of reaching the last /8, every request for IPv4 address space 
is evaluated by two IPRAs, regardless of the size of the request.

We would also like to note that requests for IPv4 address space are 
handled in strict order of receipt by the next available IPRA.

Further information on the procedures followed by the RIPE NCC to ensure 
correct and consistent evaluations of resource requests is available at:
http://www.ripe.net/internet-coordination/ipv4-exhaustion/last-8-phases
http://ripe64.ripe.net/presentations/168-NCC-Services-final.pdf
http://ripe63.ripe.net/presentations/137-end-game.pdf

If you have any questions on the RIPE NCC's procedures in the run-up to 
reaching the last /8, please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,
Andrea Cima
Registration Services
RIPE NCC