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APNIC publishes no fixed period for which it holds returned ASNs before reissuing them, so the tracker gives no estimate. This does not confirm availability."},{"raw_change_id":388539,"classification_code":"REMOVED_REASON_UNKNOWN","confidence":"STRONG_INFERENCE","classifier_version":"1.3.2","classified_at":"2026-10-13T15:02:01+00:00","current":0,"public_explanation":"Removed from active registration. The tracker found it by comparing APNIC's daily statistics. APNIC's statistics show it allocated (dated 2006-10-06) on 2017-12-13 and available on 2017-12-14. Public sources do not distinguish a voluntary return, revocation, or reclamation. APNIC publishes no fixed period for which it holds returned ASNs before reissuing them, so the tracker gives no estimate. 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