IPv4 Countdown Policy

This policy proposal proposes four general principles, which will be needed to accomplish the smooth termination of IPv4 address allocation.

The four general principles are described below:

1. Global Synchronisation:
   All five RIRs will proceed at the same time for measures on IPv4 address exhaustion.
2. To set and announce the date when the allocation is terminated:
   To set the date when RIRs cease the allocation in accordance with a precise estimation and to announce the date far before the termination date
3. Not to change the current address policy stricter for the extension of IPv4 address lifetime:
   Keeping the current allocation criteria as it is until the last date to ensure the steady provision of IPv4 address space
4. Separate discussions on "Recycle" issue:
   Recovery of unused address space should be discussed separately

Rationale:

Arguments Supporting the Proposal

See above

Arguments Opposing the Proposal

None identified