SPARK (Starter Pack for ARIN Resource Kit)

Document date · The supplied old version states “17 September 2025,” while the supplied new version states “31 October 2025.”

Problem statement and policy rationale · The problem statement was substantially rewritten. The old text focused on new ISPs/LIRs, fees, brokers, CGNAT education, and practices at other RIRs; the new text focuses on separate resource requests, administrative complexity, consultant-driven leasing, resource stability, and a bundled entry category for new entrants generally.

NRPM placement and policy structure · The old text proposed amending NRPM §4.10 to establish the SPARK bundle, whereas the new text presents SPARK Allocations as a separate §4.11 policy.

Applicant eligibility · The old eligibility rule limited SPARK to new organizations with no prior ARIN IPv4 allocation. The new eligibility rule instead requires that an organization not currently hold any Internet Number Resources from ARIN.

ASN issuance criteria · The old resource list specified one ASN without an express cross-reference to ASN qualification criteria. The new text specifies an Autonomous System Number pursuant to the criteria in Section 5.1.

IPv6 allocation size and expansion method · The old text fixed the minimum IPv6 allocation at /40 and required sparse allocation permitting expansion to /36 or /32 without renumbering. The new text replaces that rule with sizing under Section 6.5.8 for end users or Section 6.5.1 for ISPs and does not state the former /40 or sparse-expansion terms in the corresponding resource provision.

Fee terms · The old text prescribed a $500 one-time registration fee, a $250 annual 3X-Small fee covering all three resources, and no additional resource-specific application fees. The new requirements section contains no fixed SPARK fee amounts and instead refers to normal requirements and standard ARIN policies.

Justification, utilization, and standard-policy requirements · The old single-request provision stated that a new LIR/ISP could submit one request covering the bundle. The new text expressly adds that normal justification and utilization requirements in Sections 4, 5, and 6 remain in effect, with the single bundled application as the exception.

Implementation timetable · The old version specified implementation within 90 days of Board adoption; the new version specifies immediate implementation.