On Nov 17, 2011, at 9:44 AM, Dave Hart wrote: > On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 17:32, Owen DeLong <o...@delong.com> wrote: >> ARIN policy does not currently support the transfer of AS numbers in >> this manner. IMHO, it shouldn't, but, there is a policy proposal to >> do so. I suggest that anyone interested in this subject review the >> proposal and join the discussion on arin-ppml. >> >> Owen >> (Speaking only for myself and not on behalf of the ARIN AC) > > Thanks. My policy search was focused on arin.net, but I didn't find > what you apparently know. In particular, there's no reference to > transfer of AS numbers in the NRPM, nor could I find any policy or > procedure regarding updating POC or any other information associated > with an AS registration. Do keep in mind I was referring specifically > to legacy AS numbers, where it is not clear to me ARIN policy would > control, particularly in the case of a merger or acquisition. >
ARIN is the successor registry to the prior registries that distributed AS Numbers, so, I believe that they are subject to ARIN policy. I realize there are others that have different opinions, but I really don't want to engage in that debate here. ARIN policy currently does not provide for transfer of AS numbers other than through NRPM 8.2 for merger/acquisition. Martin Hannigan proposed the following: http://lists.arin.net/pipermail/arin-ppml/2011-September/023136.html which is on the AC docket as Proposal 158. Personally, I do not favor this proposal. I don't think there is good reason to allow the transfer of ASNs and I think that allowing transfers of IPv6 numbers is a really bad idea. However, anyone with an interest in this proposal, whether in favor or opposed should bring their opinion to arin-ppml. > Would you refer me to the current ARIN policy regarding transfers of > or updates to ASN registrations? > Updates are processed through the standard ARIN-online process like updates to any other number resources. If you want additional assistance on that, I suggest contacting the registration services help desk by phone (703-227-0660) or email (hostmas...@arin.net). Owen
