Exactly -- the local coordinator does the vetting and advice and then the system sends it to Chris.  I find it is also helpful for the local coordinator to give Chris a heads up on the request, eg. "I know who this is and what they want to accomplish" ....

On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 11:46 AM Steve L via 44net <44net@mailman.ampr.org> wrote:
I think the logic here is the local coordinator might be able to vet
the person applying for address space.   Possibly advise them on
tecnical things as well.
Else that becomes a lot of stuff that ends up on one persons shoulders.

On Fri, Jan 13, 2023 at 1:31 PM Charles Hargrove via 44net
<44net@mailman.ampr.org> wrote:
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> Since all BGP requests ultimately go to G1FEF, why not ask him directly
> first?
>

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