[anti-abuse-wg] Some Facts for the Record

 >it is difficult to not to correct some of the misconceptions voiced 
here repeatedly.
 >Apologies to those who already know. So, for the record, here are some 
facts:


If it is that difficult then why isn't this information on the RIPE web 
site in a clear fashion
and why didn't you respond weeks ago when I first brought this up?

The US taxpayer is paying for the US Dept of Commerce to administer this 
contract.
The contact states:

"Allocate Internet Numbering Resources - - This function involves 
overall responsibility for allocated
and unallocated IPv4 and IPv6 address space and Autonomous System Number 
space. It includes
the responsibility for delegation of IP address blocks to regional 
registries for routine allocation,
typically through downstream providers, to Internet end-users within the 
regions served by those
registries. This function also includes reservation and direct 
allocation of space for special purposes,
such as multicast addressing, addresses for private networks as 
described in RFC 1918, and globally
specified applications."

...

"Secure Data -- The Contractor shall ensure the authentication, 
integrity, and reliability of the data in
performing the IANA requirements, including the data relevant to DNS, 
root zone file, and IP address
allocation."

As I understand this IANA is responsible for the authentication, 
integrity, and reliability of the whois data.

Thank You