[lir-wg] AS Number Policy - continued

Hello!

leo vegoda wrote:
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> Thank you for your comments on my initial questions and the
> wide ranging discussion that took place.
> 
> I would like to continue this discussion by asking two more 
> questions:
> 
> 1. Should the RIPE NCC check whether Autonomous System Numbers 
>    it has assigned become multi-homed within six months? If you 
>    would like us to do this, the RIPE NCC proposes to do so by 
>    looking at routing policies registered in the Routing Registry.

As everyone is required to keep their whois-db-objects up to date, this
should be the first source to be checked. The data could be verified from
the RIPE's BGP router(s) and from public looking glasses (which may be used
automatically).

> 
> 2. Should the policy be changed so that AS numbers not in use 
>    can be reclaimed? If there is consensus on this we propose 
>    to reclaim AS numbers of networks not multi-homed after six 
>    months.

I'ld say: Reclaim after six month, but always consider the reasons, which may
be told by the LIR (for not being multihomed).

Just my 2 ct.

Sebastian

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