January 2013 - ALAC-Announce

FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 11 January 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 14, 2013

Jan. 14, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/ Week ending 11 January 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 47 in Durban, South Africa<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jan13-en.htm> How Do I Apply for the Fellowship Program? The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multi-stakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. 11 January 2013 Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm> As a required step in the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Development Process (PDP), ICANN Staff is seeking input on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information. 8 January 2013 ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08jan13-en.htm> 21 December 2012. The attached ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List sets out what the Board heard in Toronto where Board action is required and what the Board plans to do. 8 January 2013 Buenos Aires, Singapore, London Identified as ICANN Meeting Sites for 2013-14<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-07jan13-en.htm> Completing the selection of meeting sites for 2013, the ICANN Board approved Buenos Aires, Argentina, as the location of ICANN’s 48th public meeting, to be held 17-21 November 2013. The Board also approved Singapore, London and a North American city (to be determined) as locations for the organization’s 2014 meetings. 7 January 2013 Upcoming Events [http://beijing46.icann.org/files/meetings/toronto2012/beijing-draft-logo-23…]<http://beijing46.icann.org> 7 - 11 April 2013: 46th International Public ICANN Meeting - Beijing<http://beijing46.icann.org> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=90…>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 47 in Durban, South Africa
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 12, 2013

Jan. 12, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11jan13-en.htm ________________________________ Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 47 in Durban, South Africa 11 January 2013 How Do I Apply for the Fellowship Program The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multi-stakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. The program seeks to identify members of the Internet community who either have not previously been able to participate in ICANN processes and constituent organizations, or those who require further exposure to the Internet community and its work but cannot travel and attend a meeting without financial support. This outreach program seeks participants from developing regions and countries of the world, in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who will become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. Applications to become an ICANN Fellow are assessed for each meeting by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who: meet minimum program requirements; are current residents of developing and least developed nations; and are interested in participating in the ICANN multi-stakeholder process and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. An effort will be made to include participants from the African region as it is the site of this ICANN meeting. All confirmed fellowship participants must comply with the terms and conditions of the Fellowship program, as outlined at http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships/terms-conditions. As stated within these terms and conditions, ICANN is a California non-profit public benefit corporation and must therefore comply with all the laws and regulations of California and the United States. Fellows are responsible for obtaining all travel visas once accepted into the program. ICANN will purchase tickets for Fellows after all necessary documentation has been obtained and Fellows demonstrate that they have obtained all necessary travel visas. Once all of the requirements for travel are met, the Fellowship program arranges for and covers the costs for airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend to assist with some meeting and subsistence costs. The stipend is provided after each selected candidate successfully completes the requirements of the Fellowship program, Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes during and after the meeting. As always, registration for ICANN's meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Find out more »<http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=90…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse "Strawman Solution"
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 11, 2013

Jan. 11, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse 'Strawman Solution'<https://community.icann.org/x/KYlEAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Trademark Clearinghouse 'Strawman Solution'<https://community.icann.org/x/KYlEAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large Trademark Clearinghouse "Strawman Solution" Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/KYlEAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 10-January-2013 23:59 UTC to 15-January-2013 12:00 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen 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 Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 10, 2013

Jan. 10, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)<https://community.icann.org/x/5IFQAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)<https://community.icann.org/x/5IFQAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/5IFQAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 10-January-2013 23:59 UTC to 15-January-2013 12:00 UTC. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information
by At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

Sent on behalf of the GNSO Secretariat: https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm> Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Comment/Reply Periods (*)Important Information Links Comment Open:08 January 2013 Comment Close:08 February 2013 Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCPublic Comment Announcement <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm> Reply Open:09 February 2013To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:comments-transliteration-contact-08jan12@icann.org> Reply Close:1 March 2013View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-transliteration-contact-08jan12/> Close Time (UTC):23:59 UTCReport of Public Comments Brief Overview Originating Organization:Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Categories/Tags:Policy Processes Purpose (Brief):As a required step in the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP), ICANN Staff is seeking input on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1 3-en.pdf> [PDF, 649 KB]. Current Status:Following the request for an Issue Report by the GNSO Council on 17 October 2012, ICANN Staff has now published the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information for public comment. 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:Julie HedlundEmail:Policy-staff@icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20%20Pr eliminary%20Issue%20Report%20on%20Translation%20and%20Transliteration%20of%2 0Contact%20Information%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose ICANN staff is seeking comments on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1 3-en.pdf> [PDF, 649 KB]. This Report addresses the following issues: 1. Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script. 2. Who should decide who should bear the burden translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script. 3. Whether to start a PDP to address these questions. This Public Comment solicitation represents an opportunity for the ICANN community to provide its views on the issues outlined above and on whether a PDP should be initiated. This 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. Section II: Background This preliminary Issue Report addresses three issues associated with the translation and transliteration of contact information at the request of the GNSO Council as approved in its motion on 17 October 2012. These issues are focused on Domain Name Registration Data and Directory Services, such as the WHOIS, in generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). In the context of these issues, "contact information"is a subset of Domain Name Registration Data. It is the information that enables someone using a Domain Name Registration Data Directory Service (such as WHOIS) to contact the domain name registration holder. It includes the name, organization, and postal address of the registered name holder, technical contact, as well as administrative contact. Domain Name Registration Data is accessible to the public via a Directory Service (also known as the WHOIS service). The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA 3.3.1) specifies the data elements that must be provided by registrars (via Port 43 and via web-based services) in response to a query, but it does not require that data elements, such as contact information, must be translated or transliterated. Section III: Document and Resource Links * Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1 3-en.pdf> [PDF, 649 KB] * GNSO Council Motion 17 October 2012 <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+17+October+ 2012> * Final Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf> [PDF, 642 KB] Section IV: Additional Information Not applicable (*) 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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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:16 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm ________________________________ Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information 8 January 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 08 January 2013 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): As a required step in the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Policy Development Process (PDP), ICANN Staff is seeking input on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1…> [PDF, 649 KB]. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/comments-transliteration-contac… This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=90…>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 5:05 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08jan13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List 8 January 2013 21 December 2012 The attached ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List sets out what the Board heard in Toronto where Board action is required and what the Board plans to do. In the future, it is intended that an Action List like this one will be published no later than 1 month after each meeting. Just prior to the following meeting an updated version of the Action List will be published setting out what the Board has done with respect to each item below. The production of an Action List is a relatively new practice and we are still working on the timings, logistics and processes required for it to be effective and efficient. Your feedback is welcomed. Topic What we heard where action is needed Proposed Action What We've Done WCIT Suggestion to establish an ICANN mailing list for those in the ICANN community who will be at WCIT (possibly widen list to I*). Direct the staff to set up mailing list. Completed. Strategic Planning Do not proceed with 2013-2016 Strategic Plan. A new procedure is coming and it needs to ensure there are mechanisms for hearing input so the Community feels heard. The Board has been discussing this since its September board workshop in Los Angeles and plans to continue to work on it and report back as soon as possible. The Board recognizes that any strategic planning framework will need to include the results of the African Strategic Working Group. GAC Advice The Board heard several matters from the GAC, which it expects will be addressed in the GAC Communiqué, but specifically notes that the timing of the Board's response to the GAC Communiqué was sub-optimal. The Board acknowledges the problem and will endeavor to put in place a mechanism to ensure timely arrival of its response. WHOIS Review Report There is no consensus on the actions that should follow the WHOIS Review. The Board will discuss the WHOIS Review during its Board meeting this afternoon. Completed. The Board accepted the WHOIS Review Team's recommendations and additionally initiated a review of the purpose and structure of WHOIS. Patents in Policy Processes Various parts of the GNSO have indicated that a future policy in this area may be needed and that we should address it before it becomes a concern. Board to request "expert advice" on this topic and then put out the recommended approach for public comment to be adopted by the Board. Article 29 Working Party Letter Many concerns were expressed. The letter will be taken into account in finalizing the negotiations on the RAA. JAS Applications JAS applications need to be given priority in this round and improved in the next round. Treatment during this round is in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. Treatment in future rounds will be taken up when the next round is formulated. New gTLDs - General implementation issues: -URS IDN Variant -BC and IPC requirements -IANA readiness -Registry services readiness -Compliance readiness Numerous comments. Concern expressed that we are not ready in some areas and will not be ready in time. The Board is instructing the CEO to focus his full attention and energy on all implementation actions necessary to keep the program on track. New gTLD Funds Document the total amount borrowed from the reserve fund to finance the pre-revenue period of the new gTLD program, and document the intended repayment schedule. We will do so. Prioritization Draw Generally positive feedback that IDN's should have priority; a number of suggestions were made to give preference to various subgroups in association with the Prioritization Draw. The new gTLD Committee will consider all feedback from this meeting and the comment period. All suggestions are being considered by and will be decided by the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. Rights Protection in New gTLDs A handful of concerns were raised regarding the rights protection mechanism(s). The IPC and business constituencies have reached consensus on further mechanisms for new gTLD rights protection. They agreed to socialize these to the rest of the GNSO. All of these are in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. The Board looks forward to receiving input on these suggestions from the GNSO. Trademark Clearinghouse There are a significant number of issues with regard to the Trademark Clearinghouse both from an implementation and cost point of view. Interest in whether the final draft agreement and the signed agreement for the trademark clearinghouse will be made public. The rights to the trademark clearinghouse database must remain with ICANN. The Board supports the CEO's decision to make solving these issues his top priority. Yes, it will be made public. The rights will remain with ICANN. Submission of Public Forum Topics Public Forum questions submitted in advance should include a couple of hinting sentences so everyone can be prepared. Forwarded to staff and the Public Participation Committee (PPC) for implementation. Intersessional Meetings 1) Various parts of the GNSO expressed the belief that it would assist the new gTLD process if ICANN facilitated an intersessional meeting for the GAC; 2) The registry and registrar constituency and the NTAG believe that ICANN should support an intersessional meeting for them. The Board will consider any formal requests received for these intersessional meetings. 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REMINDER: Deadline for ATRT2 Volunteers is 14 January
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Chair of the ALAC ATRT2 Endorsement Sub-Committee, this is a reminder that the deadline to apply for the ATRT2 is Monday, 14 January 2013. The details on how to apply are available on the Call for ATRT2 Volunteers Announcement (see: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03dec12-en.htm) Additionally, if you are applying as an ALAC Representative rather than as an individual expert, you will be required to provide responses to the three questions posed by the ALAC ATRT2 Endorsement Sub-Committee as follows: (a) Why do you believe that you are in a position to fairly assess ICANN's mechanisms for accountability, transparency and public input? (b) Why do you believe that you are in a position to assess ICANN's focus on the global public interest? (c) Why do you believe that you will be able to do the above from the perspective of the ALAC and the global ICANN At-Large Community? Responses to the questions should be no more than two pages in total and be sent to Rinalia Abdul Rahim<mailto:rinalia.abdulrahim@gmail.com> (cc'ing At-Large Staff<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>) by 14 January 2013 . Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of the ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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