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FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 22 March 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 26, 2013

March 26, 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 22 March 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Initial Evaluation Results Released for First Set of Applications<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22mar13-en.htm> Today marks a major milestone in the New gTLD Program: Initial Evaluation (IE) results for the first set of new gTLD applications have been released to applicants and the general public. 22 March 2013 IDN Variant TLD Program -- Conclusion of Third Phase<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-21mar13-en.htm> The IDN Variant TLD Program continues to progress towards a future secure and stable delegation of IDN variant TLDs. We are announcing today the conclusion of the third (out of four) phase of the Program with the publication of two reports: the IDN Root Label Generation Rules (LGR) Procedure, and the User Experience Study for Active Variant TLDs. 21 March 2013 New gTLD Sessions Planned for Beijing<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-21mar13-en.htm> Updated 22 March 2013 -- The New gTLD Program continues to move forward. Release of Initial Evaluation results will begin this week and the Trademark Clearinghouse will launch on 26 March. 21 March 2013 Composition of the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21mar13-en.htm> 20 March 2013 -- The Selectors of the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) announce the composition of the Working Group. 21 March 2013 2013 Nominating Committee is Actively Seeking Candidates<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-19mar13-en.htm> 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. 19 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 call in March 2013
by At-Large Staff March 25, 2013

March 25, 2013

Dear All, The next ALAC Teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday 26 March 2013 at 1400 UTC. For other times: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ALAC+2013.03.26+-+M onthly+Teleconference&iso=20130326T14 Tiny URL: http://tinyurl.com/cbs9azf The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/qJFwAg Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac If you are unable to attend the call please send an email indicating your absence and we will note this information on the agenda. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org 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 News Alert -- Composition of the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG)
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 22, 2013

March 22, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21mar13-en.htm ________________________________ Composition of the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) 21 March 2013 20 March 2013 – The Selectors of the Meeting Strategy Working Group (MSWG) announce the composition of the Working Group. In selecting the MSWG, multiple factors were considered including understanding ICANN's working practices, consensus-building and analytical skills and balances of geography, gender, consistency, constituency. Volunteer Working Group Member in Representation of a Supporting Organization (SO) or Advisory Committee (AC) Candidate Gender Country Region SO/AC Donna Austin F AU AP GNSO Satish Babu M IN AP ALAC Tijani Ben Jemaa M TN AF ALAC Michelle Chaplow F UK EU GNSO Keith Davidson M NZ AP ccNSO Eduardo Diaz Rivera M PR NA ALAC Paul Diaz M US NA GNSO Tracy F. Hackshaw M TT LAC GAC Sylvia Herlein Leite F BR LAC ALAC Sandra Hoferichter F DE EU ALAC Poncelet Ileleji M GM AF GNSO Dmitry Kohmanuyk M UA EU ASO Suzanne Murray Radell F US NA GAC Ana Cristina Ferreira Amoroso das Neves F PT EU GAC Douglas Onyango M UG AF ASO Margarita Valdés Cortés F CL LAC ccNSO 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 -- New gTLD Sessions Planned for Beijing
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 22, 2013

March 22, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-21mar13-en.htm ________________________________ New gTLD Sessions Planned for Beijing 21 March 2013 The New gTLD Program continues to move forward. Release of Initial Evaluation results will begin this week and the Trademark Clearinghouse will launch on 26 March. Below is a list of all ICANN staff-led new gTLD related sessions planned for Beijing: SESSION DESCRIPTION New gTLD Program Status Get the latest update on the New gTLD Program. Review what we've accomplished since Toronto, learn what's coming next in the program, and find out what we are doing to prepare for it. IDN Variant TLDs Program Get a status update on each of the projects under the IDN Variant TLDs Program. The session will include presentation and discussion of the Program's projects with a focus on the IDN root LGR Procedure and the User Experience Study Recommendations. The updates will also incorporate a presentation of Program's next steps and projects. New gTLD Pre-Delegation Testing Process Review Learn how to prepare the required data and documents for PDT, selecting a point of contact, scheduling your PDT appointment and see a demo of the system. Trademark Clearinghouse Learn about the TMCH data verification system and what's coming up with Sunrise and TM Claims. New gTLD Security Stability & Resiliency (SSR) Update Get a status update on how the Internet community is resolving security issues that have been identified as part of the SSR Program. The session will include presentation and discussion of the general DNS and TLD threat landscape. The session will include a presentation of SSR next steps and what role the ICANN community has in managing risk as new TLDs are delegated into the root For those who are new to ICANN meetings and to New gTLDs, we have a Newcomer Track session scheduled for Sunday, April 7. This will provide a baseline understanding of where New gTLDs fit in the broader Domain Name System. There will be other New gTLD-related sessions offered during the week, planned by other groups. Among them: The New TLD Applicant Group (NTAG) will conduct a session on Monday afternoon, the At-Large New gTLD Working Group plans an Outreach Evaluation Meeting on Tuesday, and on Wednesday there will be a session focused on the Impact of New gTLDs on NGOs (NPOC). See you there! 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 -- IDN Variant TLD Program - Conclusion of Third Phase
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 22, 2013

March 22, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-21mar13-en.htm ________________________________ IDN Variant TLD Program – Conclusion of Third Phase 21 March 2013 The IDN Variant TLD Program continues to progress towards a future secure and stable delegation of IDN variant TLDs. We are announcing today the conclusion of the third (out of four) phase of the Program with the publication of two reports: the IDN Root Label Generation Rules (LGR) Procedure, and the User Experience Study for Active Variant TLDs. The Root LGR Procedure defines the process for creating and maintaining the Label Generation Rules (LGR) for the DNS root zone. The project team consisted of a team of Internet community volunteers from across the globe representing multiple scripts and languages, as well as ICANN staff and expert consultants. Following two face-to-face meetings, conference and email work discussions, and numerous community input processes, including two Public Comment processes, the team produced the document entitled "Procedure to Develop and Maintain the Label Generation Rules for the DNS Root Zone in Respect of IDNA Labels<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/draft-lgr-procedure-20ma…>" [PDF, 1.39 MB]. This document provides a procedure for establishing some of the Label Generation Rules for the root zone. The procedure provides a mechanism for creating and maintaining the rules with respect to IDN labels for the root. This mechanism can be used to determine which Unicode code points are permitted for use in U-labels in the root zone, what variants (if any) are possible to allocate in the root zone, and what variants (if any) are automatically blocked. The mechanism is not the last stage in making determinations about IDN labels for the root. Rather, its output is to be consumed by other ICANN procedures that actually determine whether a particular label is allocated to someone, and whether it is delegated in the root. The User Experience Study examines issues that end-users, system administrators, application developers, and other users might face when IDN variant TLDs are activated. Incorporating inputs from public sessions, a Webinar, and two Public Comment periods, ICANN staff and expert consultants produced the report entitled "Examining the User Experience Implications of Active Variant TLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/variant-tlds/active-ux-21mar13-en.pdf>" [PDF, 1.38 MB]. The report: 1) summarizes and compares, from a user experience and registry management perspective, variant practices in several ccTLD registries; 2) proposes a set of guiding principles to define an acceptable user experience; and 3) identifies how various user communities (e.g., end users, system/network administrators, application developers, registrants, registrars and registries) will be impacted by active variant top-level domains, and 4) based on 1, 2, and 3, proposes a set of recommendations to ensure the security, stability and acceptable user experience for active variant top-level internationalized domains. These documents benefited from significant community participation. ICANN wishes to express its gratitude to all of the volunteers, reviewers, commentators, and the subject matter experts who contributed to these reports. ICANN is holding a public session<http://beijing46.icann.org/sched-overview> at the ICANN Beijing meeting on the IDN Variant TLD Program to explain the Procedure and the results from the Study. In the meantime, work continues to ensure a secure and stable delegation of IDN variant TLDs once the IDN Variant TLD Program has finished its work, which is expected by June 2014. The original plan is being followed as indicated by the Board resolution on 25 September 2010<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-25sep10-en.htm#2…> and the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/idn/fast-track>. 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 Joint 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 22, 2013

March 22, 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 Joint 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>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Joint 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>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/EgFlAg> or the At-Large Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation Performance Standards Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/CgFlAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 21-March-2013 23:59 UTC to 28-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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Pre-Beijing Policy Webinar Presentation
by Heidi Ullrich March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013

Dear All, The Pre-Beijing Policy Webinar presentation from today' webinars has been published on pages: http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/presentations The recording and transcript of the Policy webinar can also be found on the following page under 21 March: http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#mar and may be viewed directly at: http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/presentation-policy-update-webinar-21mar13 -en.pdf 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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2013 Nominating Committee is Actively Seeking Candidates
by ICANN At-Large Staff March 21, 2013

March 21, 2013

From: africann-bounces(a)afrinic.net<mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net> [mailto:africann-bounces@afrinic.net] On Behalf Of Glen de Saint Géry Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:20 PM To: africann(a)afrinic.net<mailto:africann@afrinic.net> Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] 2013 Nominating Committee is Actively Seeking Candidates https://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>. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Reminder: Join us tomorrow for the Pre-Beijing ICANN Policy Update Webinar
by At-Large Staff March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

We will be happy to dial-out to anyone who sends us their telephone number and the time of the webinar they would like to attend! https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21feb13-en.htm <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21feb13-en.htm> Pre-Beijing ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> ) to receive the call details. Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Beijing remotely or in person, you're invited to an update on the background and current status of major policy issues which are likely to be discussed during the Beijing Meeting. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Thursday 21 March at 12.00 UTC and Thursday 21 March at 19.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: * WHOIS related activities * The locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings * Protection of IGO and INGO Names * IDN ccNSO PDP * Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories * SSAC report on Domain Name Registration Data Validation Taxonomy The webinar will cover other topics which will be raised during or otherwise relevant to the Beijing Meeting. In addition, staff will provide a briefing on the ALAC's activities related to current policy development issues of the Supporting Organizations. The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org <mailto:policy-staff@icann.org> . In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org <mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> ) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html> ). We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. ------ 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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IMPORTANT: Next Steps for Revised ALAC Rules of Procedure
by Heidi Ullrich March 20, 2013

March 20, 2013

Dear All, During the ALAC meeting for the final review of the revised ALAC Rules of Procedure (RoPs) that took place Tuesday, 19 March, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, set out the next steps for the revised ALAC RoPs as follows: 1) Short period for additional comments in writing to the agenda page of the ALAC Meeting of 19 March within 48 hours (see: https://community.icann.org/x/WpVwAg (PLEASE NOTE: Additional comments are to be posted as comments ONLY to this agenda page) 2) Short period of discussion during the ALAC Meeting of 26 March; 3) Start of on-line ALAC vote shortly after the ALAC Meeting of 26 March. 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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