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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards and the Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

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 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards and the Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards<https://community.icann.org/x/EgFlAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. Additional information on this Statement is available here<https://community.icann.org/x/EgFlAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 20-Mar-2013 23:59 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. 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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FW: ICANN News Alert -- 2013 Nominating Committee is Actively Seeking Candidates
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19mar13-en.htm ________________________________ 2013 Nominating Committee is Actively Seeking Candidates 19 March 2013 ICANN's 2013 Nominating Committee (NomCom) will be attending the 46th ICANN Meeting in Beijing, China, (http://beijing46.icann.org/) and conduct a number of open meetings to provide detailed information to the community about the NomCom's work and obtain input from the ICANN entities regarding desirable applicant qualities. The NomCom is actively seeking qualified candidates for the following key leadership positions within ICANN: * Three members of the Board of Directors of ICANN * Three members of the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) (one each from the Africa; Asia/Australia/Pacific; and Latin America/Caribbean regions) * Two members of the Council of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) * One member of the Council of the Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Statements of Interest for the positions described above can be submitted through an on-line application form at http://nomcom.icann.org/apply. Applications will be considered in confidence and should be received by 11:59:59 UTC on 1 May 2013 for full consideration. Selections will be announced in September 2013. Successful candidates will take up their positions following ICANN's Annual Meeting in Buenos Aires in November 2013. The 2013 NomCom began its work in October 2012 after the ICANN Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada, and since then has organized outreach events in multiple locations around the globe. The NomCom holds regular conference calls to plan and follow-up on its work. More information regarding the Nominating Committee can be found at: http://nomcom.icann.org/ Candidate recommendations, questions or comments may also be emailed to nomcom2013(a)icann.org<mailto:nomcom2013@icann.org>. 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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REMINDER/Meeting Invitation and Call for Comments - ALAC call to discuss the proposed version of their NEW Rules of Procedure (RoPs) - Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 2100 UTC
by Heidi Ullrich March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

When: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9:00 PM-10:30 PM. GMT Standard Time Where: 2100 UTC - Adigo EN 1638, ES 1738, FR 1838 /(for the time in various time-zones click here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+meeting+for+f inal+review+of+the+revised+ROPs&iso=20130319T21> ) Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac ** On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, and Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair of the At-Large Rules of Procedure Working Group, please see the important note below regarding an upcoming ALAC Meeting to review the revised ALAC Rules of Procedure (RoPs): ** Dear All, As per a previous discussion and agreement of the ALAC on 22 January 2013, the ALAC will be holding a single purpose teleconference call to discuss the proposed version of their NEW Rules of Procedure (RoPs) before a Call to Vote to Ratify and Adopt these (or not) which is to be conducted online and prior to the 46th ICANN Meeting to be held in Beijing 7-11 April 2013. This special meeting of the ALAC, which is open to all members of the At-Large Community, especially RALO Leadership and ALS members, is now announced. This call will be held on Tuesday, 19 March 2013 at 2100 UTC (2100 UTC =1400 PDT, 1700 EDT, 2200 CET, 5am Hong Kong (+1 Day) and 8am Sydney (+1 Day). The Wiki page for this meeting is found at <https://community.icann.org/x/WpVwAg> https://community.icann.org/x/WpVwAg. FR and ES interpretation has been confirmed for this meeting. All Members of the ALAC and members of the At-Large Community are requested to RSVP their attendance at this call to At-Large Staff ( <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org) indicating if they will be joining one of the interpreted channels. IMPORTANT: The 15 Members of the ALAC are encouraged to place any comments they have in the COMMENTS section of the meeting page (see: <https://community.icann.org/x/WpVwAg> https://community.icann.org/x/WpVwAg) or e-mail to the ALAC Working List ( <mailto:alac@atlarge-lists.icann.org> alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org) particularly if they will not be able to attend this meeting. Members of the At-Large Community who wish to have any input or comments on these proposed new RoPs considered at this meeting should send these contributions to one of the ALAC Members from their Region or via email to the Chair of the Rules of Procedure Working Group, Cheryl Langdon-Orr ( <mailto:langdonorr@gmail.com> langdonorr(a)gmail.com) Background on these proposed new ALAC RoPs and opportunity for final ALAC review: This final version of the new ALAC RoP (see: <https://community.icann.org/x/VoYi> https://community.icann.org/x/VoYi and attached) is the product of an extensive process carried out by some 33 members of the At-Large Community (ALAC Members, formal Regional representatives as well as individual ALS and RALO members of the At-Large Community who volunteered to the ALAC Metrics and RoP Review WG(s). These volunteers have, in face-to-face and teleconference meetings of the Working Group (WG) as a whole and of the new Rules section Drafting Teams (DTs), committed well over 500 person-hours in review of the current RoPs and support material including previous versions, discussion of all rules merits, and in drafting of and editing this new Rules proposed text. A summary of who participated in the various RoP meetings can be found at: <https://community.icann.org/x/SgoQAg> https://community.icann.org/x/SgoQAg. In addition, and unfortunately difficult to measure and capture, is an extraordinary amount of time spent by the WG's Drafting Teams (DTs) leadership and section pen-holders (noting each DT was in itself, like the RoP Review WG as a whole, a deliberately regionally balanced group) and even more hours and effort again contributed by several current and previously serving ALAC Members during the final stages of integration and editing of the version you are presented with here. The majority of the ALAC has been directly involved with the Rules of Procedure WG and DTs activities and in several cases served as Leads and/or Pen-Holders for the discussion and drafting, and therefore it is unexpected and doubtful that any significant or substantial omissions or edits will be proposed for discussion either at or before the conference call. Also it is recognised that the ALAC has at its regular meetings been continually appraised of the progress of this Rules Review and also that all business of the Review WG/DTs has been done in an open and transparent manner with archives and records being held and publicly available on the relevant ALAC wiki pages. It must also be noted by the ALAC as a whole and by the wider At-Large Community in general, that virtually every concept and issue relating to these proposed new ALAC RoPs was discussed extensively, prior to any drafting, and often reviewed line by line, mostly over several visits / revisits at several meetings. Anything that was even slightly controversial or where people had differing views was debated and in virtually all cases, what has ended up in these Rules has a strong consensus of those working on the original drafting team and the final reviewers. It is also important to note that several of the 'Adjunct Documents' referred to in these new Rules are not as yet completely finalised nor have they been reviewed (as such) by the ALAC. However, they are all to be drawn from existing ALAC policy and practices and will be shortly available. The vote for the adoption of these new ALAC RoPs does not need to be delayed until they are prepared and circulated, but rather the new RoPs will not come into effect until those Adjunct Documents are all approved by the ALAC. Specific details on the ALAC vote plans and procedures relating to these new ALAC Rules will be discussed during this special ALAC meeting on 19 March 2013, but it is our hope that the vote can commence shortly after the ALAC monthly call on 26 March 2013. Regards, Cheryl Langdon-Orr and Olivier Crepin-Leblond 11 March 2013 ** Kind regards, Heidi Heidi Ullrich Director for At-Large Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Telephone: + 1 (310) 578 - 8647 Fax: +1 (310) 823 - 8649 Cell/Mobile: +1 (310) 437 - 3956

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New Blog Entry by Fadi Chehadé : "CEO Roundtable III: ccTLDs and the DNS Sector" |
by At-Large Staff March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

Dear All, Please find hereafter a new blog entry by Fadi Chehadé: "CEO Roundtable III: ccTLDs and the DNS Sector" at: http://blog.icann.org/2013/03/ceo-roundtable-iii-cctlds-and-the-dns-sector/ 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 One World, One Internet

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report<https://community.icann.org/x/x4dwAg>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report<https://community.icann.org/x/x4dwAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Whois Registrant Identification Study, Draft Report As at Poll close: Friday 15 March 2013 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 11 91.67 Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Yaovi Atohoun, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Titi Akinsanmi, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro 2 Abstain 1 8.33 Alan Greenberg 3 No 0 0.00 We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Holly Riache, Jean-Jacques Subrenat, Dev Anand Teelucksingh 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? Alan Greenberg You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2973LsXQ74qHb9rSBe3yMwjv 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Revised New gTLD Registry Agreement Including Additional Public Interest Commitments Specification
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 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 Revised New gTLD Registry Agreement Including Additional Public Interest Commitments Specification<https://community.icann.org/x/d4RwAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Revised New gTLD Registry Agreement Including Additional Public Interest Commitments Specification<https://community.icann.org/x/d4RwAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large Revised New gTLD Registry Agreement Including Additional Public Interest Commitments Specification Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/d4RwAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 18-March-2013 23:59 UTC to 22-March-2013 23:59 UTC. 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 Schedule for Beijing is now posted
by At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

Dear All, Please note the ICANN Schedule for Beijing is now posted on the Beijing meeting page: http://beijing46.icann.org/full-sched <http://beijing46.icann.org/full-sched> 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 One World, One Internet

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FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 15 March 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 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 15 March 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure Introduced<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-15mar13-en.htm> Seeking comments on the Public Interest Commitments Dispute Resolution Procedure. 15 March 2013 Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings – Initial Report<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15mar13-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization Working Group tasked with addressing the issue of locking of a domain name subject to Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Proceedings has published its Initial Report for public comment. 15 March 2013 Preliminary Issue Report on gTLD Registration Data Services<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-15mar13-en.htm> This Public Forum invites comments on the Preliminary Issue Report on gTLD registration data services. 15 March 2013 Pre-Beijing New gTLD Update Webinar<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12mar13-en.htm> The New gTLD Program is moving ahead on several tracks at once. Make sure you have the most up-to-date information by participating in this webinar. 12 March 2013 ICANN President Announces Major Expansion in Africa<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-11mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 204 KB] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia... The President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) said he is moving ahead immediately with plans to have six new ICANN representatives on the African continent. 11 March 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://beijing46.icann.org/files/meetings/beijing2013/ICANN46-Beijing-Meeti…]<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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Meeting Invitation / ALAC Briefing Session on the RAA - Monday 18 March 2013
by At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

Dear All, As a means to develop an ALAC policy advice statement on the recently opened Public Comment on the Proposed 2013 RAA (see At-Large Proposed 2013 RAA Posted for Comment Workspace at: https://community.icann.org/x/xZRwAg) Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has requested an At-Large Briefing Session on this topic. This Briefing Session is scheduled for Monday, 18 March at 16:30 UTC (see other times at: http://tinyurl.com/atho2yk ). The agenda page, including dial in information, is available at: https://community.icann.org/x/N5dwAg. Guest speakers include Margie Milam, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives at ICANN; Samantha Eisner, Senior Counsel at ICANN; and Alan Greenberg, ALAC Member from NARALO and ALAC Liaison to the GNSO. There will be a question and answer session as well as information on the schedule for the development of the ALAC policy advice statement. FR and ES interpretation will be provided upon the receipt by At-Large staff of 3 requests or more for each language (please confirm to STAFF as soon as possible) Kind regards, 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 One World, One Internet

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Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings - Initial Report
by At-Large Staff March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15mar13-en.htm <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15mar13-en.htm> Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Initial Report Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 15 March 2013 Comment Close Date: 26 April 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 27 April 2013 Reply Close Date: 17 May 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15mar13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:comments-locking-domain-name-15mar13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-locking-domain-name-15mar13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: GNSO Categories/Tags: * Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): The Generic Names Supporting Organization Working Group tasked with addressing the issue of locking of a domain name subject to Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Proceedings has published its Initial Report for public comment. Current Status: The Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group has published its Initial Report and is soliciting community input on the preliminary recommendations contained in the report. Next Steps: Following review of the public comments received, the Working Group will continue its deliberations and finalize its report for submission to the GNSO Council. Staff Contact: Marika Konings Email Staff Contact <mailto:Policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Locki ng%20of%20a%20Domain%20Name%20Subject%20to%20UDRP%20Proceedings%20%E2%80%93% 20Initial%20Report%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: In its Initial Report <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 883 KB], the PDP Working Group presents eleven preliminary recommendations, which are expected to usefully clarify and standardize how a domain name is locked and unlocked during the course of a UDRP Proceeding for all parties involved. Amongst others, these recommendations include: * A definition of 'locking' in the context of a UDRP Proceeding - the term "lock" means preventing any changes of registrar and registrant [without impairing the resolution of the domain name]1 <https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en .htm#foot1> (Preliminary recommendation #1) * Proposed modification of the UDRP rules to no longer require that the complainant sends a copy of the complaint to the respondent to avoid cyberflight2 <https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en .htm#foot2> (Preliminary recommendation #2) * Requirement for the registrar to 'lock' the domain name registration within 2 business days following a request for verification from the UDRP Provider (Preliminary recommendation #3) * Clarifying how to deal with changes to contact information and/or lifting of proxy / privacy services (Preliminary recommendation #7 and #8) * Clarifying the process for the unlocking of a domain name registration following the conclusion of a UDRP proceeding (Preliminary recommendation #9) In addition to these recommendations, the WG has put forward two possible options in its report to clarify the process in case a settlement is reached and is requesting community input on these two options or possible alternatives. It is important to emphasize that most of these preliminary recommendations codify existing practices in line with the UDRP and are not expected to require any changes to the existing policy. However, should these recommendations be adopted in their current form, minor changes may need to be made to the UDRP rules and/or UDRP Provider supplemental rules. Those interested in providing input are strongly encouraged to especially review section 5 and 6 of the Initial Report in order to obtain a further understanding concerning the WG's thinking and rationale with regards to these recommendations as well as further details with respect to the preliminary recommendations. In addition to input on the preliminary recommendations, the WG is also interested to receive further feedback on the expected impact should these recommendations be adopted. The WG would like to encourage all interested parties to submit their comments and suggestions so these can be considered as the WG continues its deliberations in view of finalizing its report and recommendations in the next phase of the policy development process. 1 <https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en .htm#text1> The WG is considering adding the bracketed language and would welcome community input on the proposed addition. 2 <https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/locking-domain-name-15mar13-en .htm#text2> Cyberflight in this context means changing the registrant information with the intent to escape from the dispute. Section II: Background: The "locking" of a domain name registration associated with UDRP proceedings is not something that is literally required by the UDRP as written, but is a practice that has developed around it. As a result, there is no uniform approach, which has resulted in confusion and misunderstandings. To address this issue, the GNSO Council decided to initiate a Policy Development Process on 15 December 2011. As part of its deliberations, the WG was required to consider the following questions: 1. Whether the creation of an outline of a proposed procedure, which a complainant must follow in order for a registrar to place a domain name on registrar lock, would be desirable. 2. Whether the creation of an outline of the steps of the process that a registrar can reasonably expect to take place during a UDRP dispute would be desirable. 3. Whether the time frame by which a registrar must lock a domain after a UDRP has been filed should be standardized. 4a. Whether what constitutes a "locked" domain name should be defined. 4b. Whether, once a domain name is 'locked' pursuant to a UDRP proceeding, the registrant information for that domain name may be changed or modified. 5. Whether additional safeguards should be created for the protection of registrants in cases where the domain name is locked subject to a UDRP proceeding. Section III: Document and Resource Links: * Locking of a Domain Name Subject to UDRP Proceedings Initial Report - http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/locking/domain-name-initial-15mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 883 KB] * Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy - http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy <https://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy> * Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy - http://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/rules <https://www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/rules> * Working Group Workspace - https://community.icann.org/x/xq3bAQ <https://community.icann.org/x/xq3bAQ> Section IV: Additional Information: N/A (*) 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. ********** 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 One World, One Internet

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