[address-policy-wg] 2015-03 New Policy Proposal (Assessment Criteria for IPv6 Initial Allocation Size)

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> From: address-policy-wg [mailto:address-policy-wg-bounces at ripe.net] On Behalf Of John.Collins at BIT.admin.ch
> Sent: 22 May 2015 10:46

> Organisations may qualify for an initial allocation greater than /29 by
> submitting documentation that reasonably justifies the request. If so, the
> allocation size will be based on the number of users, the extent of the
> organisation's infrastructure, the hierarchical and geographical structuring of
> the organisation, the segmentation of infrastructure for security and the
> planned longevity of allocation."

I fully support the addition of this assessment criteria to the proposal.

> Finally, I would like to call on the many "Enterprise LIRs" out there to consider
> this suggestion and if it makes sense to support it on the mailing-list. 

Wholeheartedly agree. If the policy is to satisfy the justified needs of a greater proportion of community then a greater a proportion of the community needs to be involved with its development. And yes, we (UK MOD) are as guilty as anyone for not having done this for far too long in my personal opinion.

Regards,

Mathew