NRO News

Creating an Enabling Environment for IPv6 Adoption Survey

As part of 2015 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) activities, the Best Practice Forum (BPF) for IPv6 has launched a global survey to collect examples of “Best Practices” to help to create an environment for the adoption of IPv6 and are seeking community input. The objective of the BPF for IPv6 is to collect the experiences and practices from different stakeholders… Read More

Fujisaki and Siddiqui to continue to serve on ASO AC / NRO NC

APNIC is pleased to announce the re-election of Dr Tomohiro Fujisaki and re-appointment of Aftab Siddiqui as representatives of the APNIC region to the ASO Address Council (ASO AC) / Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) at APNIC 40. Tomohiro Fujisaki has been an appointed member of ASO AC / NRO NC for the APNIC region since 2009, and… Read More

NRO Call for Community Support of the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal

For the past 12 months, many in the Internet community have worked hard to formulate a plan for the transition of stewardship of the IANA functions away from the U.S. Government and into the hands of the broader Internet community. Working with and on behalf of the Internet Number Community, the CRISP Team built a plan for the IANA numbering… Read More

Joint RIR Stability Fund Established

The Number Resource Organisation (NRO) has established a joint RIR Stability Fund to help ensure reliable operation of the Internet’s IP address management system globally. This fund will be available to assist in the event of unforeseen disruptions or emergencies affecting the stability of one or more of the Regional Internet address Registries. Each RIR has each pledged an amount… Read More

Call for Comments for the Second Draft SLA for the IANA Numbering Services

CALL FOR COMMENTS FOR THE SECOND DRAFT SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA) FOR THE IANA NUMBERING SERVICES. NRO – PUBLIC CONSULTATION Open until: 31 August 2015, 23:59 UTC Background On 15 January, 2015, the Consolidated RIR IANA Stewardship Proposal (CRISP) Team submitted the Internet Number Community Proposal to the request for proposals issued by the IANA Stewardship Coordination Group (ICG). One… Read More

Call for Comments on CCWG-Accountability’s 2nd Draft Proposal

The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) has published its 2nd Draft Proposal with proposed improvements to ICANN’s accountability framework. In a previous public comment period in May 2015, CCWG-Accountability sought feedback on the direction of its proposal and preferences among the alternatives that were proposed. The CCWG-Accountability has incorporated this input and is now seeking agreement… Read More

Call for Comments on ICG’s Draft IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal

The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) has published its draft IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal for public comment. Comments can be provided via an online form or by emailing public-comments@ianacg.org until 8 September 2015 at 23:59 (UTC). Comments need not be in-depth, even simple statements of support are appreciated. All comments received will be publicly archived. More information can be… Read More

John Sweeting Appointed to NRO Number Council from ARIN Region

On 14 July, the ARIN Board of Trustees appointed John Sweeting to serve on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) from the ARIN region. John is an interim appointment for the remainder of the year to the seat opened by Ron da Silva’s resignation on 1 July. The Board will appoint a replacement for the remaining two-years (2016… Read More

Ron da Silva Resigns from NRO NC /ASO AC

Ron Da Silva has resigned from the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) effective 1 July 2015. ARIN thanks Ron for his years of service to the Number Council and community and wishes him the very best in his future endeavors. Ron was recently elected to serve a three-year term on Seat 9 of the ICANN Board of Directors,… Read More