ICP-2 Consultation
As part of the Regional Internet Registries (RIR) ecosystem, the LACNIC community has been invited to join the global discussion on the update of the ICP-2 document.
This process is led by the NRO Numbers Council (NRO NC), which has published a new draft titled “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries.”
The proposal seeks to update the principles governing the recognition, operation, and possible derecognition of RIRs, while preserving the foundations of the current system and strengthening its clarity, stability, and self-governance.
The consultation will be open from 14 April to 27 May 2025
Key Aspects of the Document
This new document:
- Brings to light certain governance, operational, and life cycle aspects of RIRs that existed but had not been explicitly defined.
- Outlines criteria for the potential derecognition of an RIR that fails to meet the required standards.
- Does not aim to redesign the current system, but rather to strengthen it in keeping with current challenges.
How to Participate in This Consultation
This consultation is aimed at members of the Latin American and Caribbean Internet community, within the framework of the regional RIR system. Each RIR has its own discussion spaces for this process. If you are part of a different regional community, we invite you to participate through the corresponding spaces.
When sharing your feedback, we encourage you to focus on the content of the document, particularly the proposed new requirements. We are particularly interested in hearing your views on whether it provides sufficient clarity regarding the obligations of an RIR and the remediation steps if they are not met. Please note that this consultation is not binding and does not address implementation issues.
1. Subscribe to the Mailing List
We invite the community to submit their feedback via the ICP-2 Consultation consulta-icp2@lacnic.net mailing list, which will be available until 27 May.
To subscribe to this list, you will need to provide some basic contact information. You may also be required to complete an identity verification process which involves submitting a scan of an official ID. Once you submit the form—and after your identity has been verified, if applicable—we will send you an email to confirm the address you provided. If you are unable to complete the verification process or encounter any issues while subscribing, please contact us at the email address (soporte-icp2@lacnic.net) provided for support.
Messages sent to the mailing list will be archived publicly.
https://mail.lacnic.net/pipermail/consulta-icp2/
The participation process will begin on 21 April with an email providing information. With the aim of guiding and enriching the discussion, we will then send weekly invitations to the community to share their comments on specific topics.
2. Watch the session held at LACNIC 43
As part of LACNIC 43, a hybrid session —in-person and virtual— was held to discuss the ICP-2 public consultation.
The session took place on May 7 at 10:00 AM (UTC-3) and brought together community members interested in this key process.
You can watch the recording at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUeYcH2js04
What will happen with the feedback received?
All comments will be compiled and analyzed by the NRO NC. The results of this consultation will be shared during the RIR meetings held in the third quarter of 2025 and will be used to refine the final version of the document.
More information
All the information about the ICP-2 Review process is available on the NRO website
This entire process is governed by the LACNIC Code of Conduct.