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Prague - Useful informaiton
by At-Large Staff Oct. 10, 2012

Oct. 10, 2012

Dear All Please find hereafter some useful information for the 44th ICANN Meeting in Prague. ICANN Full Schedule & Meeting GUIDE at top of main page (PDF file - take a look!) http://prague44.icann.org/full-schedule At-Large Prague Meetings (updated with any last minute agenda/schedule changes): https://community.icann.org/x/xq7bAQ Meetings Venue Map (meeting rooms): https://prague44.icann.org/files/meetings/prague2012/ICANN44-Prague-VenueMap -1June12.jpg Good meeting venue with Guest rooms & Meeting rooms all within the main Hotel area. Elevator access to all floors and meeting areas. Washrooms plenty. Prague Maps: Available at Hotel Reception by Concierge. Prague Airport: Well sign posted terminal Quick and Easy! * Taxi Operator counters are located in arrival hall of Terminal 1 & 2. > * Taxi to Hotel 700 CZK / 27 Euros / 35 USD (including tip) > * 1.1.1. Radiocab Taxi: 20% discount on return fares (card given to you with > amount for the return which includes discount). To be given to chauffeur when > returning to airport. * Travelex Changes & Cash Machines located in arrival hall 25/30min ride to Hotel Hilton Public Transport available - please go to Information booths. Bus Service - 32.00 CZK Subway/Rail - 26.00 CZK Hotel Hilton: * Comfortable rooms with hairdryers, safe, Ironing board/iron and window that tilt open. * Supermarket opposite Hotel (Lower level exit) - 50 metres! * 10/15 minute walk to Powder Tower. Souvenir shops, Palladium Shopping Center, Restaurants and Bars. * 20/25 minutes to Astronomical Clock/Old Town * 30 minutes to Charles Bridge * Hotel Bars/Restaurants: Atrium Restaurant - Breakfast only Café Bistro (Mezzanine Level) 24h Non-Stop Service Zest Bar - UEFA Euro Cup 2012 Matches will be broadcast live (Lobby) 1pm - 2am UEFA Games: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2012_schedule Cloud 9 Sky Bar and Lounge (9th Floor) 6pm - 2am Specials on Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 690 CzK pp ( 35 USD/ Euro ) including summer cocktail and unlimited consumption of grilled specialities, salads, sides dishes and ice cream CzechHouse Grill & Rotisserie Restaurant (Lobby) Nice looking European & Czech Restaurant 6pm - 11pm * Gym - well equipped. > * 6am - 10pm (Mezzanine) * Business Centre (Mezzanine) > * Mon-Fri: 7am to 7pm > * Sat-Sun: 9am to 5pm * Cash Machine on Lobby level Restaurants in the area ... (Service was not included) Gate restaurant http://gate-restaurant.cz/en/ International and Czech cuisine 3 minutes walk from the Hilton Prague Brasserie La Gare Delicious French Restaurant http://www.lagare.cz/index.php http://www.lagare.cz/foto.php?d=1&ln=EN Menu http://www.lagare.cz/doc/degustacni_menu.jpg Degustation menu http://www.expats.cz/prague/article/restaurant-reviews/brasserie-la-gare/ review 14 minutes by walk http://g.co/maps/x9e4v Lokál Dlouhá Famous restaurant with homemade Czech cuisine, Pilsner Urquell beer draught from the tanks http://lokal-dlouha.ambi.cz/en/#index 17 minutes by walk or you can use public transport - 1 station by metro and 5 min walk or 3 stations by tram and 2 minutes walk. http://goo.gl/maps/950x Červená tabulka http://cervenatabulka.cz/o-nas/?set_lg=en 12 minutes by walk http://g.co/maps/czxm6 Restaurant Theatro http://www.cafeinfinity.cz/theatro/menu/jidelni-listek 8 minutes walk http://g.co/maps/8h5ey there is also a Music Club under the restaurant in the basement Municipal house by Powder Tower - Czech and international cuisine (beautiful - Art Nouveau Style) - Casual dress accepted even though it looks posh! Live classical Pianist http://www.francouzskarestaurace.cz/en - Pilsner Restaurant (Stube) http://www.plzenskarestaurace.cz/en 15 minutes by walk: http://g.co/maps/8vt95 or 2 tram stations from "Florenc" Czech Wines: Recommendations only! White: Mueller Thurgau (typical German dry - fruity nose) Gruener Weltliner / Vinselekt Michlovsky (dryer, slightly green - more Pinot Grigio) Red: Pinot Noir / Vinarstvi Vinohrad (typical Pinot Noir) Nernonet / Vinarstvi Biza (Languedoc, South of France type - light Cab) Cuvee Plesingr (Cab/Merlot) Local SIM Cards - please go to information at the Airport. Shopping centres around the Hotel will no doubt sell these as well. Safe travels to all those attending the meeting and looking forward to seeing you in Prague! Thank you. Kind regards, Gisella

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 9, 2012

Aug. 9, 2012

Dear All, With 15 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607823/ALAC+Statement+on…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607823/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report As at Poll close: Monday 30 July 2012 18:00 UTC Number of voters: 15 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 86.67 Carlton Samuels, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Yaovi Atohoun, Ganesh Kumar, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 Abstain 2 13.33 Eduardo Diaz, Evan Leibovitch 3 No 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: n/a You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2532Y5KNUdpsH9BzrUpia2Kw All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 30, 2012

July 30, 2012

Dear All, With 15 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607632/Document1.pdf?ver…>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607632/Document1.pdf?ver…>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board Number of voters: 15 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 100.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 93.33 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Yaovi Atohoun, Ganesh Kumar, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 Abstain 1 6.67 Edmon Chung 3 No 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: n/a You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2531CIXGA3KxY5DTwZiT26Ie All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 30, 2012

July 30, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604059/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604059/ALAC+Statement+on…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Final Report can be found on the At-Large Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/GwQQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 30-July-2012 18:30 UTC to 03-August-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012

Dear All, With 10 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS<https://community.icann.org/x/BgQQAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Preliminary GNSO Issue Report on the Protection of International Organization Names in New gTLDS<https://community.icann.org/x/BgQQAg>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? On 24 July 2012, this Statement was discussed in the ALAC Monthly Teleconference<https://community.icann.org/x/JBEQAg>. During this meeting, this Statement was discussed by all present At-Large members, as well as those participating via Remote Participation. The Chair of the ALAC then requested that ratification be held on the Statement. Staff then confirmed that the vote resulted in the ALAC endorsing the Statement with 10 votes in favor, 0 votes against, and 0 abstentions. The Chair then requested that the Statement be transmitted to the Public Comment process, copying the ICANN Staff member responsible for this Public Comment topic. ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi, Ganesh Kumar, Sergio Salinas Porto, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro You may review the results independently under: https://community.icann.org/x/KBEQAg All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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VOTE RESULTS: Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 27, 2012

July 27, 2012

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/x/FQQQAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report<https://community.icann.org/x/FQQQAg>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ALAC Statement on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part C Policy Development Process Initial Report As at Poll close: Tuesday 24 July 2012 16:24 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 14 100.00 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Yaovi Atohoun, Ganesh Kumar, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following member did not participate in this vote: Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2528HncrndYzcUXxBXIkZNsz All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 26, 2012

July 26, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Statement on the Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34604059/DRAFT+ALAC+Statem…>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2013-2016 Strategic Plan Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/GwQQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 30-July-2012 12:00 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607823/Draft+ALAC+Statem…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607823/Draft+ALAC+Statem…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/zxIQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 25-July-2012 23:59 UTC to 30-July-2012 18:00 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607632/Document1.pdf?ver…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34607632/Document1.pdf?ver…>" for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large IDN Prioritization in the New gTLD Program Targeted at the ICANN Board Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/EBIQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 25-July-2012 17:00 UTC to 30-July-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=bae4382542ca489294ee2fc9c14ad9f8&URL…>

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Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts to Address Registration Abuse
by At-Large Staff July 25, 2012

July 25, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25jul12-en.htm Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts to Address Registration Abuse Comment/Reply Periods (*)Important Information Links Comment Open:25 July 2012 Comment Close:15 August 2012 Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCPublic Comment Announcement <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-25jul12-en.htm> Reply Open:16 August 2012To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:uoc-prelim-issue-report@icann.org> Reply Close:5 September 2012View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/uoc-prelim-issue-report/> Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCReport of Public Comments Brief Overview Originating Organization:GNSO Categories/Tags: * Policy Processes * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief):At its October meeting last year the GNSO Council requested an Issue Report to evaluate whether a minimum baseline of registration abuse provisions should be created for all in scope ICANN agreements, and if created, how such language would be structured to address the most common forms of registration abuse. The Preliminary Issue Report has now been published for public comment. Current Status:This Report is designated as "preliminary" to allow for community input and dialogue prior to the publication of the Final Issue Report. Next Steps:The Preliminary Issue Report will be updated to reflect community feedback submitted through this forum. A Final Issue Report will then be presented to the GNSO Council for its consideration. Staff Contact:Rob HoggarthEmail:policy-staff@icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Preli minary%20Issue%20Report%20on%20Uniformity%20of%20Contracts%20to%20Address%20 Registration%20Abuse%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose This Preliminary Issue Report is published in response to a request by the GNSO Council for an Issue Report on the topic of Uniformity of Contracts, as a required preliminary step before a Policy Development Process (PDP) may be initiated. The objective of a possible PDP would be 'to evaluate whether a minimum baseline of registration abuse provisions should be created for all in-scope ICANN agreements, and if created, how such language would be structured to address the most common forms of registration abuse'.Earlier reports on this topic (see October 2008 Issues Report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/registration-abuse/gnso-issues-report-registra tion-abuse-policies-29oct08.pdf> [PDF, 297 KB] and the RAPWG Final Report <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/rap/rap-wg-final-report-29may10-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.73 MB]), describe the lack of uniformity of abuse provisions among the currently delegated gTLD registry agreements, as well as the absence of specific abuse provisions in the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). Across the spectrum of existing registry agreements, there are elements of similarity but each contract (currently) is customized to the uniqueness of the respective registry's business model and operating conditions.In an attempt to develop a complete picture of the existing abuse provisions for this Issue Report, ICANN Staff reviewed 17 different gTLD registry and registry-registrar agreements, and several other publicly available documents on registry websites that relate to contractual rights and obligations associated with abuse (e.g., Acceptable Use Policies and Terms of Agreement). In general, Staff discovered: 1. Existing Registry Agreements generally do not include specific provisions to address abuse 2. To the extent existing agreements address activities that might be defined as abuse, there is little in the way of common language across agreements to identify those activities 3. Where registries include specific provisions for dealing with various types of abuse, there is evidence that the provisions can be effective 4. Regardless of whether the agreements contain registration abuse provisions, registration abuse still exists in the domain name industry Staff has confirmed that a PDP regarding the potential development of uniform baseline Registration Abuse policies for use in ICANN contracts is within the scope of the ICANN Policy Process and the GNSO. Consequently, Staff recommends that the Council initiate a Policy Development Process on this topic. Should the PDP proceed, Staff suggests that the working group conduct further research, as follows: * Understand if registration abuses are occurring that could be addressed more effectively if consistent registration abuse policies were established; * Determine if and how (registration) abuse is dealt with in those registries (and registrars) that do not have in place any specific provisions or policies to address abuse; and * Identify how registration abuse provisions, where they exist, are implemented in practice and whether they are effective in addressing registration abuse. If the results of this research reveals that there is value in having uniform provisions to address registration abuse, the PDP WG should also consider a set of initial benchmarks for developing an initial baseline or framework of provisions to battle registration abuse, and define potential reporting requirements to track progress toward those goals. ICANN Staff is of the view that there may be benefits to establishing a consistent framework of registration abuse prevention that is applicable across gTLD registries and ICANN-accredited Registrars.ICANN Staff would welcome community input on the findings as well as conclusions of this Preliminary Issue Report. Section II: Background The request for an Issue Report on this topic follows the work of the Registration Abuse Policies Working Group (RAPWG). The RAPWG was tasked by the GNSO Council with defining abuse, making a determination between registration abuse versus use abuse, defining the most common forms of abuse, and understanding the effectiveness of abuse provisions within agreements in order to identify and recommend specific policy issues and processes for further consideration by the GNSO Council. The RAPWG identified a total of 14 recommended actions that could address various forms of registration abuse. Some recommendations addressed WHOIS access issues, fake renewal notices, UDRP Review, malicious use of domain names and several others. The specific recommendation ultimately prompting this Issue Report stated: "Evaluate whether a minimum baseline of registration abuse provisions should be created for all in scope ICANN agreements and if created, how such language would be structured to address the most common forms of registration abuse." Section III: Document and Resource Links Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contacts to Address Registration Abuse <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/registration-abuse/prelim-issue-report-uoc- 25jul12-en.pdf> [PDF, 683 KB] Section IV: Additional Information (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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