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Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN
by At-Large Staff April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02apr13-en.htm Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 2 April 2013 Comment Close Date: 2 May 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 3 May 2013 Reply Close Date: 24 May 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02apr13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:comments-atrt2-02apr13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-atrt2-02apr13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 (ATRT 2) Categories/Tags: * AoC * ATRT * Reviews/Improvements * Transparency/Accountability Purpose (Brief): With the goal of producing final recommendations by 31 December 2013, the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2), mandated by paragraph 9.1 of the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC), is currently in the process of defining its scope, roadmap and work program. To inform its work, the ATRT 2 now seeks input from the Community on a set of questions <http://www.icann.org/about/aoc-review/atrt/community-questions-02apr13-en.p df> [PDF, 129 KB] compiled for the Community¹s consideration. Community participation is essential to the success of the review and all input will be carefully considered. The ATRT 2 welcomes any additional feedback. Current Status: Questions to the ICANN Community Next Steps: Public comments are requested to inform Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 (ATRT 2) actions. Staff Contact: Alice Jansen Email Staff Contact <mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Quest ions%20to%20the%20Community%20on%20Accountability%20and%20Transparency%20wit hin%20ICANN%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: The second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2), mandated by paragraph 9.1 of the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC), commenced its activities in February 2013. With the goal of producing final recommendations by 31 December 2013, the Review Team is currently in the process of defining its scope, roadmap and work program. To date, the Review Team has identified issues, projects to review in light of the AoC requirements and divided the work into four work streams: 1. ATRT1 review of implementation of ATRT1 Review Team recommendations + any new recommendations AoC 9.1 (a)-(e); 2. Security, Stability and and Resiliency review of implementation of SSR Review Team recommendations - AoC 9.2(a)-(c); 3. WHOIS review of implementation of WHOIS Review Team Team recommendations AoC 9.3.1; 4. Consider the extent to which assessments and actions undertaken by ICANN have been successful in ensuring that ICANN is acting transparently, is accountable for its decision-making, and acts in the public interest. To inform its work, the ATRT 2 now seeks input from the Community on a set of questions <http://www.icann.org/about/aoc-review/atrt/community-questions-02apr13-en.p df> [PDF, 129 KB] compiled for the Community¹s consideration. Community participation is essential to the success of the review and all input will be carefully considered. The ATRT 2 welcomes any additional feedback. Section II: Background: As prescribed by the Affirmation of Commitments <http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/aoc/affirmation-of-commitments-30s ep09-en.htm> (AoC), ICANN is to organize a review of its accountability and transparency commitments no less frequently than every three years. The first Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT) was launched in early 2010, delivered its final report on 31 December 2010, and ICANN's Board approved implementation of the report's recommendations on 24 June 2011 (for further information, refer to: http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt <http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt> ). On 5 October 2012, ICANN invited <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05oct12-en.htm> interested individuals to apply for a position of Volunteer Review Team Member, representing a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee, or for a position of Independent Expert on the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2), consistent with the AoC timeframe. The ATRT 2 composition was announced <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15feb13-en.htm> on 15 February 2013 and held its first face-to-face meeting in Los Angeles on 14-15 March 2013. Section III: Document and Resource Links: * Questions for the ICANN Community on the Impact of Previous Reviews and Inputs for the ATRT2 <http://www.icann.org/about/aoc-review/atrt/community-questions-02apr13-en.p df> [PDF, 129 KB] * Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) <http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/aoc/affirmation-of-commitments-30s ep09-en.pdf> [PDF, 356 KB] Section IV: Additional Information: Please submit your comments to comments-atrt2-02apr13(a)icann.org <mailto:comments-atrt2-02apr13@icann.org> by 2 May 2013. The reply period will open on 3 May 2013 and will close on 24 May 2013. The ATRT 2 activities and materials may be viewed on the Team's public wiki <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=40176025> . The ATRT 2 invites the Community to share their unique feedback with them in Beijing on Wednesday, 10 April 11:00-12:30 (Grand Hall A) please refer to session details for full information: http://beijing46.icann.org/node/37175 <http://beijing46.icann.org/node/37175> (*) 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. *************** 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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Root Zone Scaling Measurements at L-Root
by At-Large Staff April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03apr13-en.htm Root Zone Scaling Measurements at L-Root 3 April 2013 ICANN is the operator of L-Root, one of the thirteen root servers in the Domain Name System (DNS). To better be able to identify any performance impact on L-Root caused by a larger root zone, work has been done to implement additional instrumentation of L-Root's infrastructure. A plan for implementation of this additional measurement was published <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-07dec12-en.htm> in December 2012. Statistics about growth of the root zone <http://dns.icann.org/services/root-zone-scaling-report-zone-contents/> were published on 31 January 2013. Results of measurements of L-Root's performance <http://dns.icann.org/services/root-zone-scaling-root-zone-system/> were published on 31 March 2013. All statistics published in the two companion reports update weekly. Comments and questions on the data presented are very welcome -- please send to Terry Manderson <mailto:terry.manderson@icann.org> . ********** 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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Invitation-Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services - Beijing Session - Mon, 8 April - 11:00-12:30
by At-Large Staff April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013

On behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG) Dear All, As you may recall, in December 2012, ICANN announced <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14dec12-en.htm> the creation of an Expert Working Group (EWG) on gTLD Directory Services, as a first step in fulfilling the ICANN Board¹s directive <http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-08nov12-en.htm#1 .a.rationale> to help redefine the purpose and provision of gTLD registration data. The work of the EWG is expected to serve as a foundation to help GNSO create a new global policy for gTLD directory services, as part of a Board requested Policy Development Process (PDP) to be commenced upon the conclusion of the EWG¹s activities. Beijing presents a unique opportunity for the EWG to provide an update on its progress and to hear from the ICANN community to inform its post-Beijing work. The EWG invites you to attend their session on Monday, 8 April 2013 at 11:00-12:30 in Grand Hall A to share your comments and feedback with them (please refer to session details: http://beijing46.icann.org/node/37051) Participants will be invited to comment on questions currently under discussion within the EWG, including: · Whether collection, storage and provision of registrant data is necessary; · Whether to incorporate different registration data requirements for domain names for commercial use versus non-commercial use; · Whether and how anonymous registrations should be accommodated; · Potential costs/benefits of a distributed versus a centralized database; · Possible safeguards to minimize abuse and protect the privacy of registrants; · Whether and how remedies for inaccurate data should differ (for example, in cases of fraudulent, criminal, or malicious conduct); · Whether tiered access is desirable, depending upon the requestor¹s purpose. Any additional feedback will be welcome. If you are interested in learning more about the EWG¹s work, please visit EWG¹s wiki at: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=40175189 for meeting reports and other information regarding the EWG¹s activities. The EWG looks forward to this exchange and thanks you in advance for your participation. Safe travels and see you in Beijing. Very best regards, ICANN Staff on behalf of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Backup Internet Registry Operators Named
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2013

April 3, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 8:50 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Backup Internet Registry Operators Named [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-02apr13-en.pdf [PDF, 214 KB] ________________________________ Backup Internet Registry Operators Named Varying Global Locations Assure Stable and Secure Domain Name System 2 April 2013 http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-02apr13-en.pdf [PDF, 214 KB] 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 Names Back-up Registry Operators for New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2013

April 3, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 9:05 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Names Back-up Registry Operators for New gTLDs [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02apr13-en.htm ________________________________ ICANN Names Back-up Registry Operators for New gTLDs 2 April 2013 Marking another milestone in the implementation of the community-developed New gTLD Program, ICANN today announced the selection of three geographically diverse emergency back-end registry operators, or EBEROs. The China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Neustar, Inc. and Nominet were selected to guarantee domain names within a new gTLD continue to resolve in the event of a failure by a new TLD operator. Emergency back-end registry operators are activated only if a registry operator fails to provide or is unable to sustain five critical registry functions temporarily or in the case of transition from one registry operator to another. Having them in different regions of the world reduces the chance that a natural disaster would affect all three at any one time. EBEROs mitigate risk that a failed new TLD operator could impact the stability and security of the Domain Name System. However, EBEROs are limited in the services they can provide. For example, EBEROs will maintain critical registry functions but will not provide any additional services that a TLD operator may have offered its customers, such as web hosting or network analytics. The critical functions covered by EBEROs are: 1. DNS resolution for registered domain names 2. Operation of Shared Registration System 3. Provision of Whois service 4. Registry data escrow deposits 5. Maintenance of a properly signed zone in accordance with DNSSEC requirements The three selected organizations met stringent technical requirements and demonstrated years of experience in operating domain name services, registration data directory services and extensible provisioning protocol services. More Information * FAQ on EBERO<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/registries/ebero/faqs> 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 -- Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2013

April 3, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 9:32 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02apr13-en.htm ________________________________ Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN 2 April 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 2 April 2013 Categories/Tags: * Reviews/Improvements * AoC * Accountability * Transparency * ATRT Purpose (Brief): With the goal of producing final recommendations by 31 December 2013, the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT 2), mandated by paragraph 9.1 of the Affirmation of Commitments (AoC), is currently in the process of defining its scope, roadmap and work program. To inform its work, the ATRT 2 now seeks input from the Community on a set of questions<http://www.icann.org/about/aoc-review/atrt/community-questions-02apr13-en.p…> [PDF, 129 KB] compiled for the Community’s consideration. Community participation is essential to the success of the review and all input will be carefully considered. The ATRT 2 welcomes any additional feedback. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/atrt2-02apr13-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=90…>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Root Zone Scaling Measurements at L-Root
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 3, 2013

April 3, 2013

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 2:36 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Root Zone Scaling Measurements at L-Root [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03apr13-en.htm ________________________________ Root Zone Scaling Measurements at L-Root 3 April 2013 ICANN is the operator of L-Root, one of the thirteen root servers in the Domain Name System (DNS). To better be able to identify any performance impact on L-Root caused by a larger root zone, work has been done to implement additional instrumentation of L-Root's infrastructure. A plan for implementation of this additional measurement was published<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-07dec12-en.htm> in December 2012. Statistics about growth of the root zone<http://dns.icann.org/services/root-zone-scaling-report-zone-contents/> were published on 31 January 2013. Results of measurements of L-Root's performance<http://dns.icann.org/services/root-zone-scaling-root-zone-system/> were published on 31 March 2013. All statistics published in the two companion reports update weekly. Comments and questions on the data presented are very welcome -- please send to Terry Manderson<mailto:terry.manderson@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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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 2, 2013

April 2, 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 FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines<https://community.icann.org/x/0JRwAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0JRwAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 9-April-2013 23:59 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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FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 29 March 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 1, 2013

April 1, 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 29 March 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week New gTLD Program Posts Next Set of Initial Evaluation Results<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29mar13-en.htm> Building upon last week's release of results for the first 30 applications, today ICANN released Initial Evaluation (IE) results for the next set of applications with priority numbers 31-60. 29 March 2013 ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29mar13-en.htm> The attached ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List sets out what the board heard in Toronto where board action was required, what the proposed action was, and what we've done since the ICANN 45 Meeting. 29 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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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Preliminary Issue Report on gTLD Registration Data Services
by ICANN At-Large Staff April 1, 2013

April 1, 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 Preliminary Issue Report on gTLD Registration Data Services<https://community.icann.org/x/2plwAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft, as well as additional information on the Public Comment, can be found on the At-Large Preliminary Issue Report on gTLD Registration Data Services Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/2plwAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 9-April-2013 23:59 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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