more authority for mnt-lower in the allocation objects

Tanya,

The RIPE NCC maintains all the allocations it makes as it is
responsible for them. We expect most LIRs will want to maintain 
all their assignments for the same reason.

We agree that it is desirable for LIRs to be able to control the
contact information in their allocation inetnum objects as well 
as the mainatiners used for hierarchical authorisation. As Joao 
wrote a few days ago, we want to provide the RIPE NCC membership 
with ways of accessing and modifying their own data using currently 
avaiable technologies such as a secure web site. These systems are
being developed at the moment.

As Karsten points out, there is no easy way to add mnt-routes 
attributes to inetnum objects for allocations where the LIR's
maintainer is not already referenced as a mnt-lower. 

Of course, where LIRs already have role objects referenced they 
can update the contacts in the role and have no need to contact 
RIPE NCC. 

The new systems we are developing are one way we intend to reduce 
the workload carried out by the Registration Services department 
and to help provide a speedier service to our customers.

Regards,

-- 
leo vegoda
RIPE NCC