Interfacing from IPAM to the RIR systems

The CASM BoF at IETF98 discussed the need for Coordinated Address Space Management, in a 'downward' facing manner: the application of automatic configuration to information systems under the control of an entity. This document explores the requirements for 'upward' facing systems interfaces to permit the address space related information to be fetched from assigning bodies, and maintained inside their systems as required.