October 2013 - ALAC-Announce

Call schedule - GNSO and At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 3, 2013

Oct. 3, 2013

Dear All, Further to the Action Item noted during the ALAC Policy Discussion II meeting in Beijing, held on Tuesday 9 April 2013 - ACTION ITEM: Staff to send list of weekly At-Large and At-Large members on GNSO WG meetings on Monday to ALAC-Announce - please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls scheduled this week. We have included the At-Large calls to allow for easy reference. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 7th October 1400 UTC: New gTLDs WG - https://community.icann.org/x/GxaMAg 1500 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 1500 UTC: TTF – To be confirmed - https://community.icann.org/x/FpfbAQ 2100 UTC: LACRALO BA Organizing Committee - https://community.icann.org/x/wxaMAg Tuesday 8th October 1300 UTC: ALAC EXCOM - https://community.icann.org/x/1xiMAg 1400 UTC: Thick Whois WG - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg Wednesday 9th October 1600 UTC: IGO INGO WG - https://community.icann.org/x/vFR-Ag 1900 UTC: EURALO Board - https://community.icann.org/x/-ReMAg Thursday 10th October 0600 UTC: APRALO ROP Review WG - https://community.icann.org/x/YhqMAg Thank you, Regards, ---- 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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ICANN News Alert -- Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 3, 2013

Oct. 3, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02oct13-en.htm ________________________________ Revised Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) 2 October 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 2 October 2013 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Contracted Party Agreements * Intellectual Property Purpose (Brief): The Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure (PICDRP) is the third Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure for new gTLDs, and addresses complaints relating to Specification 11, Public Interest Commitments of the Registry Agreement. The revised PICDRP incorporates community-proposed revisions, and is being posted for comment to give an opportunity for the community to review and provide feedback on this procedure. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/draft-picdrp-02oct13-en.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=92…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Removal of Eleven Test Internationalized Top-Level Domains from the Root Zone
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 3, 2013

Oct. 3, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02oct13-en.htm ________________________________ Removal of Eleven Test Internationalized Top-Level Domains from the Root Zone 2 October 2013 ICANN is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the testing period for internationalized top-level domains (IDNs) in the DNS root zone. On 9 October 2007, ICANN inserted into the DNS root zone eleven internationalized domain names (IDNs)<http://www.iana.org/domains/reserved> of the word "test" written in nine scripts representing ten different languages. The purpose of these domains was to identify potential adverse impacts on root zone operations caused by the use of IDNs as top-level domains (TLDs) prior to the production deployment of IDN TLDs. To test the domains, ICANN set up websites as various translations of "example.test" under the 11 test top-level domains. These websites allowed Internet users to create subpages to be used for testing and discussion on any issues encountered when accessing a whole domain name written in the characters of one of the designated languages. Following a positive evaluation of the test IDN TLDs, ICANN launched in November 2009 the IDN Country Code Fast Track Process that enables qualified countries and territories to apply for production IDN TLDs. To date, 35 IDN ccTLDs (representing 25 countries and territories) have been delegated in the DNS root zone. As a result of the successful testing and several years of production experience, there is no longer a need to have the test IDN TLDs delegated in the DNS root zone. This announcement serves as a notice to the community that the test IDN TLDs will be retired from the DNS root zone on 31 October 2013 in accordance with the ICANN Board approved procedure, Procedures for Test IDN Deployment<http://www.iana.org/procedures/test-idn-tlds.html>. 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=92…>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document 03 - At-Large Board Member Selection Implementation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 3, 2013

Oct. 3, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 14 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document 03 - At-Large Board Member Selection Implementation<https://community.icann.org/x/kIYi>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Motion: Alan Greenberg Second: Rinalia Abdul Rahim and Carlton Samuels Whereas the ALAC approved a revised Rules of Procedure on 03 April 2013 and to become effective several associated documents also need to be approved by the ALAC; It is resolved that the ALAC approves the ALAC Rules of Procedure Adjunct Document 03 - At-Large Board Member Selection Implementation dated 2013-09-25. The document is linked at https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure. As at Poll close: Wednesday 02 October 2013 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 14 · Percentage voted: 92.86 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3436qgB2bhDWFRB5RTnbvt2e Regards, 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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ICANN News Alert -- NGPC Considers Remaining Beijing and Durban Advice on New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 2, 2013

Oct. 2, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-01oct13-en.htm ________________________________ NGPC Considers Remaining Beijing and Durban Advice on New gTLDs 1 October 2013 The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) met on 28 September 2013 and, among other things, adopted a scorecard of remaining advice from the Beijing and Durban GAC Communiqués. The scorecard, available here <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-annex-1…> [PDF, 94 KB], reflects the following: .wine and .vin: On 9 September 2013, the NGPC received a letter from Heather Dryden to Steve Crocker re: .wine and .vin. The letter noted that there is no GAC consensus advice on additional specific safeguards, and that the GAC or its members may communicate further details to the Board as to the nature of the differences in views. As such, the NGPC stands ready to hear from GAC members as to the nature of the differences in views expressed in the advice while the NGPC is analyzing the community input received on this advice. The NGPC directs staff to analyze the GAC advice and other community input received on this issue, and prepare an analysis and recommendation for decision at the NGPC meeting in Buenos Aires. .spa, .yun, 广东 (guangzhou), .深圳 (shenzhen): ICANN will allow evaluation and dispute resolution processes to go forward, but will not enter into registry agreements with applicants for the identified strings, subject to the parties having reached agreement or the GAC issuing final advice prior to the close of the ICANN Public meeting in Buenos Aires. .amazon (and related IDNs): directs staff to prepare additional analysis regarding the GAC advice and the issues raised by the applicant for NGPC consideration at a subsequent meeting. Intergovernmental (IGO) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC/CICR) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC/FICR) acronyms: The NGPC is working on an implementation plan for the advice and will inform the GAC of the details upon approval by the NGPC. Category 1 Safeguard Advice: The NGPC is working on an implementation plan for the advice and will inform the GAC of the details upon approval by the NGPC. Category 2 Safeguard Advice: The NGPC directs staff to move forward with the contracting process for applicants for strings identified in the Category 2 Safeguard Advice that are prepared to enter into the Registry Agreement as approved. The NGPC further directs staff to prepare an analysis and proposal for how to implement the Category 2 Safeguard Advice for applicants who do intend to impose exclusive registry access for generic strings. The New gTLD evaluation and objection processes remains on track while the NGPC continues its deliberations. The NGPC is prioritizing its work in order to allow the greatest number of applications to move forward as soon as possible. We will continue to provide updates on the NGPC's progress in responding to the GAC Beijing and Durban Advice. 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=92…>

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Appoints Chair and Chair-Elect for the 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 2, 2013

Oct. 2, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01oct13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Appoints Chair and Chair-Elect for the 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom) 1 October 2013 The ICANN Board is pleased to announce that it has appointed Cheryl Langdon-Orr as Chair and Stéphane Van Gelder as Chair-Elect for the 2014 Nominating Committee (NomCom) [http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-28sep13-en.htm#2…] At Cheryl's request, Yrjö Länsipuro has agreed to serve as Associate Chair for the 2014 NomCom. These three members of the 2014 NomCom Leadership are well-known personalities in the ICANN community with in-depth knowledge of ICANN from many years of involvement and experience in ICANN. Cheryl Langdon-Orr<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/bios-01oct13-en.htm#cheryl-langdon-orr> serves as Chair-Elect of the 2013 NomCom, Stéphane Van Gelder<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/bios-01oct13-en.htm#stephane-van-geld…> is a member of the 2013 NomCom, and Yrjö Länsipuro<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/nomcom/bios-01oct13-en.htm#yrjo-lansipuro> serves as Chair of the 2013 NomCom and was a member of the 2011 and 2012 NomComs. Cheryl commented on her appointment as Chair of the 2014 NomCom, stating: I am delighted to be working again in 2014 with Stéphane and Yrjö, having served with them in 2013 whilst Chair Elect, but this time as the 2014 NomCom Leadership Team. We can assure the ICANN Community and Stakeholders, that we will be continuing to build on the continued evolution in practices and changes to ICANN's Nominating Committee transparency that have been seen in 2013. We are looking forward and planning for the 2014 NomCom 'kick off' meeting and activities following the ICANN Public meeting in Buenos Aires in November 2013, which is when the work of the 2014 NomCom starts, and where we formally take our seats with the rest of the appointed Community representatives and voting delegates. After its initial meetings later this year, the 2014 NomCom will issue a public call for applicants to the open ICANN leadership positions and work to reach their final selections in 2014. The NomCom's activities can be followed on the NomCom website, at http://nomcom.icann.org/, where all relevant documentation regarding NomCom can be found. About the NomCom Leadership: The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in other key leadership positions within ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SO) and Advisory Committees (AC) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. The Chair-Elect serves alongside the Chair, with anticipated succession into the role of the Chair for the subsequent year's NomCom. The Associate Chair, selected by the Chair, assists with the duties of the Chair. The Chair, the Chair-Elect and Associate Chair are non-voting members of the NomCom. 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=92…>

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REMINDER: CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach - deadline is 2 October
by ICANN At-Large Staff Oct. 1, 2013

Oct. 1, 2013

Dear All, Please note that the deadline for new and renewed membership in the Outreach Subcommittee is tomorrow, 2 October. The workspace for the Outreach SC at: https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ (new or renewed members are in bold font). Interested members of the At-Large community are asked to indicate their interest to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>). Regards, 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>> From: ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:56 AM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; apac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; euro-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Cc: devtee(a)gmail.com; Olivier Crépin-Leblond (ocl(a)gih.com) ICANN At-Large Staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org) Subject: CALL FOR MEMBERSHIP: ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach Dear All, On behalf of Dev Anand Teelucksingh, the new Chair of the ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach, At-Large staff are issuing a call for membership (see the workspace at: https://community.icann.org/x/cqfbAQ) for this group. Current members of the ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach are requested to re-confirm their interest in being an active member of the group. New members are also requested. The membership of the ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach should be regionally balanced. The deadline for this call is Wednesday, 2 October. Interested members of the At-Large community are asked to indicate their interest to At-Large staff (staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>). The aim of the ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach is to develop an At-Large strategy on reaching out to new potential members of the At-Large community. Once this strategy is developed, it will work with its members, the ALAC and RALOs to ensure the strategy is implemented successfully. A teleconference of the ALAC Subcommittee on Outreach is being scheduled for the week of 7 October. Regards, 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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