[address-policy-wg] Policy proposal 2007-01, "Direct Internet Resource Assignments to End Users from the RIPE NCC"

Andy Davidson wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> On 8 Apr 2008, at 03:18, Axel Pawlik wrote:
> 
>> The Executive Board also understands that the proposal introduces the 
>> option for those End Users who cannot form a contract with a 
>> "Sponsoring LIR" to form a contract directly with the RIPE NCC.
> 
> Thanks for a clear direction/opinion.  Please can you identify such an 
> occasion when you think the above may apply ?

Andy, this provision is for the case that an end user cannot find a
friendly LIR / RIPE NCC member to take him under its wings.

I don't think that this is a very likely case, but you mileage may
vary.

>> In this case the End User will be required to set up an LIR and become 
>> a RIPE NCC member.
> 
> Based on Axel's comments that End Site -> LIR -> RIR will still be the 
> encouraged application route, and that end sites will need to join the 
> RIPE NCC in order to apply for resources, I support 2007-01.

Misunderstanding?

End users who establish a relationship with an LIR will not have to
become RIPE NCC members. One contract should be enough :-)

cheers, Axel