On Nov 17, 2011, at 9:44 AM, Dave Hart wrote:

On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 17:32, Owen DeLong <owen@delong.com> wrote:

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ARIN policy does not currently support the transfer of AS numbers in this manner. IMHO, it shouldn't, but, there is a policy proposal to do so. I suggest that anyone interested in this subject review the proposal and join the discussion on arin-ppml.

Owen (Speaking only for myself and not on behalf of the ARIN AC)

Thanks. My policy search was focused on arin.net, but I didn't find what you apparently know. In particular, there's no reference to transfer of AS numbers in the NRPM, nor could I find any policy or procedure regarding updating POC or any other information associated with an AS registration. Do keep in mind I was referring specifically to legacy AS numbers, where it is not clear to me ARIN policy would control, particularly in the case of a merger or acquisition.

ARIN is the successor registry to the prior registries that distributed AS Numbers, so, I believe that they are subject to ARIN policy. I realize there are others that have different opinions, but I really don't want to engage in that debate here. ARIN policy currently does not provide for transfer of AS numbers other than through NRPM 8.2 for merger/acquisition. Martin Hannigan proposed the following: http://lists.arin.net/pipermail/arin-ppml/2011-September/023136.html which is on the AC docket as Proposal 158. Personally, I do not favor this proposal. I don't think there is good reason to allow the transfer of ASNs and I think that allowing transfers of IPv6 numbers is a really bad idea. However, anyone with an interest in this proposal, whether in favor or opposed should bring their opinion to arin-ppml.

Would you refer me to the current ARIN policy regarding transfers of or updates to ASN registrations?

Updates are processed through the standard ARIN-online process like updates to any other number resources. If you want additional assistance on that, I suggest contacting the registration services help desk by phone (703-227-0660) or email (hostmaster@arin.net). Owen