Hello 

I'm concerned by the unanimity clause under the "recognition" section of the draft. Unanimity is inherently difficult to achieve. It means veto power to existing RIRs, making recognition of a new RIR extremely challenging and potentially suppressing regional interests.

Furthermore, with this unanimity clause, there seems to be an implicit assumption that there will never be a need for a new RIR in the future, or that a new RIR is fundamentally a bad thing. This perspective doesn't account for future developments and emerging needs. A more democratic alternative could be the more common majority vote. Although, an endorsement by existing one or two RIRs could also be effective.

What is the rationale for requiring unanimity (as opposed to a majority vote)?

Thank you

Regards,
Osama Al-Dosary
dosary@solyton.com
On 14 Apr 2025, at 10:35 AM, Ulka Athale <uathale@ripe.net> wrote:

Dear colleagues,

This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization
Number Council (NRO NC)

The announcement can be viewed at:
https://www.nro.net/consultation-on-draft-governance-document-for-the-recognition-maintenance-and-derecognition-of-regional-internet-registries/

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The NRO NC has published a draft version of a document that aims to
update ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet
Registries. This updated document is titled “Governance Document for
the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet
Registries” (RIR Governance Document) and can be viewed here:
https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-document/

We now invite your input on this draft. Please make sure to share your
feedback by Tuesday, 27 May 2025 on your regional consultation list.

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Background Information
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In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council
(NRO EC) asked the NRO Number Council (NRO NC), that fulfils the role
of  the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), to
establish and manage a process to update the Internet Coordination
Policy (ICP-2): Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet
Registries document [1]. Modification of ICP-2 requires an open and
transparent process to allow participation from across the global RIR
and ICANN communities.

As part of this process, the NRO NC invited the global Regional
Internet Registry (RIR)  communities to provide feedback on each
principle via a questionnaire, which was open from 8 October until 6
December 2024 [2]. On 24 February 2025, the NRO published a
qualitative analysis and summary of the community responses received
on the proposed principles to update ICP-2 [3].

The updated criteria will continue to reflect the fundamental
principles required for recognizing and evaluating new RIRs in keeping
with the Internet landscape of today. There is no intention to
fundamentally change or redesign the existing RIR system. The focus of
the review and revision process is to identify existing gaps and areas
of improvement to support the continued stability and self-governance
of the Internet Numbers Registry System. This includes expanding or
adding details related to governance, ecosystem, life cycle,
recognition and operation of RIRs. It also outlines principles for the
potential ‘derecognition’ of an RIR if it fails to adhere to the
established criteria.

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Share Your Input
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The NRO NC is now seeking community input on the new draft text of the
proposed “RIR Governance Document”. This feedback will be reviewed by
the NRO NC during their workshop scheduled during ICANN 83 in June.

We ask you to please keep the following in mind while preparing your comments:
- Please share feedback that is specific to this draft
- We are particularly interested in hearing your views on the new
requirements in the draft
- Whether the draft provides sufficient clarity regarding the ongoing
obligations of an RIR and the remediation steps if the obligations are
not met
- This document does not address the implementation of the RIR
criteria; comments on implementation will be considered out of scope
- Constructive comments are highly appreciated

To participate, please follow the consultations in your region listed
on the Community Engagements web page:
https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/community-engagement/

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Join a Session
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All the planned sessions during which we will share information on the
draft “RIR Governance Document” and the process to update ICP-2 will
be listed on the NRO website. The sessions will also be recorded and
archived, links to the recordings will also be listed on the same
webpage:
https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/community-engagement/

Regards,

The NRO Secretariat


[1] https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/new-rirs-criteria-2012-02-25-en
[2] https://www.nro.net/the-nro-invites-internet-community-to-participate-in-icp-2-questionnaire/
[3] https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/icp-2-principles-questionnaire-report-and-data/

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For further reference, the timeline and process to review ICP-2 is
available here:
https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/process-for-the-review-of-icp-2-and-timeline/

Kind regards,

Ulka Athale
RIPE NCC

www.ripe.net
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