APNIC 62 policy meeting: two proposals reach consensus, IPv4 delegation increase returns to the list

What changed

The Policy SIG at APNIC 62 (Mumbai, September 2026) considered seven proposals. APNIC's write-up, published 25 September, gives these outcomes:

Proposal	Topic	Outcome
prop-169	Align IPv4 needs-assessment wording with current delegation practice	Consensus
prop-170	Optional nibble-boundary-aligned IPv6 allocations when operationally justified	Consensus
prop-168	Raise the maximum IPv4 delegation from a /23 to a /22, plus a reserved pool for new entrants using NAT64/DNS64	No consensus; returned to mailing list
prop-164	Allow IPv6 allocations smaller than a /32 (down to a /40) on nibble boundaries	No consensus; returned to mailing list
prop-171	Operational accountability for abuse contacts in sub-allocated space	No consensus; returned to mailing list
prop-165	A single IPv4 /24 for IPv6-only networks for transition services	No consensus call (revised version arrived shortly before the meeting)
prop-172	A formal definition of Internet abuse involving IP addresses	No consensus call (exploratory)

The two consensus proposals continue through APNIC's Policy Development Process. The other proposals will be discussed on the Policy SIG mailing list ahead of APRICOT 2027 / APNIC 63.

Why it matters for BYOIP teams

• With prop-168 returned, the maximum from APNIC's remaining IPv4 pool stays at a /23 for now. Teams in the region planning to bring IPv4 to a cloud should continue to assume that larger blocks come from transfers or leasing.
• prop-170, if implemented, would let applicants request IPv6 allocations aligned to nibble boundaries, which simplifies reverse DNS delegation and address planning for BYOIPv6 deployments.
• prop-171 and prop-172 are early signals about abuse-contact expectations in sub-allocated space, which is relevant to leased address space.

What to check

• The proposal pages for the exact text of prop-169 and prop-170.
• The Policy SIG mailing list if you want to comment on prop-168 before APNIC 63.