- Category: Internet Protocols
- Topic: Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space
- Board meeting date: 6 March 2009
- Resolution number: 2009.03.06.02
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-06mar09.htm#16
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board ratified the Global Policy Proposal for the Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space and directed staff implementation.
Text
Whereas, on 4 February 2009, the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) forwarded a Global Policy Proposal for the Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space from IANA to RIRs, to be handled by the Board in line with the Board's Review Procedures for Global Internet Number Resource Policies Forwarded for Ratification by the ASO Address Council in Accordance with the ASO MoU.
Whereas, the ASO AC has verified that consensus has been duly achieved in all RIRs for this Proposal.
Whereas, the Proposal was forwarded by ICANN staff to all of ICANN's Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations on 4 February 2009.
Whereas, the Proposal was posted for public comments on the ICANN website <http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-05feb09-en.htm> on 5 February 2009 and, by the deadline of 26 February 2009, one comment had been received, expressing support for the Proposal.
Whereas, on 5 March 2009, the ASO AC submitted advice in full support of the Proposal to the Board.
Whereas, the Proposal gives clear direction for the allocation of the last remaining IPv4 address blocks in the IANA free pool, thereby increasing predictability concerning this matter for the community.
It is resolved (2009.03.06.02), that the Board hereby ratifies the Global Policy Proposal for the Allocation of the Remaining IPv4 Address Space as a Global Policy and instructs ICANN staff to implement its provisions in a timely manner and ensure that its provisions can take effect as stated.
Implementation Actions
- TBD
- Responsible entity: IANA Functions Department staff
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: TBD
Other Related Resolutions
- TBD
Additional Information
- No additional funding provided.
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