William, > On May 13, 2022, at 2:11 AM, William Weber via db-wg <db-wg@ripe.net> wrote: > > I am aware the the X* series of codes is reserved and not permanently > assigned, however UN Security Council resolution 1244/99 (see 6) mandates the > use binding to all UN members. >
The “X*” series is not reserved, they are (permanently) designated for “user-assigned” use. Think 10/8. Anyone (including RIPE) can use them for whatever purpose they so choose, just as anyone can use 10/8. Of course, your use and my use might conflict, but that’s for us to work out between us (with the obvious scaling implications that suggests). FYI, EU is different in that it is “exceptionally reserved”. It is one of a number of ISO-3166 codes that have that status (including UK, AC, DG, SU, and a few others). AP is a bit weird (IMHO) in that ISO-3166 Maintenance Agency has stated that they will not use the code “at the present stage.” I gather that’s an informal agreement between ISO-3166/MA and WIPO. I’ve no clue what that means for the long-term status of that code. The real question is what would break if RIPE chooses to use a user assigned code in their database. I’ve no idea, but to be honest, I’m a bit uncomfortable with the precedent it might set (and political foodfight it might generate given the UN Statistical Agency hasn’t seen fit to recommend the creation of an actual ISO-3166 code). However, I doubt my comfort matters. As far as I can tell, your reference to UN Security Council resolution 1244/99 is irrelevant, particularly as it (appropriately, given the status of the ISO-3166 code) doesn’t mention XK. FWIW, Jaap Akkerhuis, a person well known to many on this list, is extremely well-versed in the world of ISO-3166 and could probably provide any info you might need related to the use of ISO-3166 codes. Regards, -drc
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