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Email for ALAC (re: ERRP)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013

Dear All, Please find below a message from Caitlin Tubergen, Registrar Relations and Contracts Manager. 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> ---------------- Dear ALAC Members, The new Expired Registration Recovery Policy (https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/consensus-policies/errp) will go into effect on 31 August 2013. For background information, the proposed Expired Registration Recovery Policy ("ERRP") is intended to help align registrant expectations with registrar practices by establishing certain minimum communications requirements and making renewal and redemption of registrations uniformly available in prescribed circumstances. Following implementation of the policy, ICANN is instructed to create educational materials in consultation with interested stakeholders to help registrants properly manage their registrations. Additional background material can be found here: https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Expired+Registra…. As part of the above-mentioned educational materials, ICANN staff, in consultation with interested community members, will be updating the Beginner's Guide to Domain Names (a great resource from ALAC!) to include relevant ERRP updates. In addition, ICANN staff thought a video tutorial on the proper stewardship of a domain name could be an additional resource for Internet users. I will be organizing a brief phone conference to discuss a proposed outline to the video tutorial in the next two weeks. Any ALAC members that would be interested in participating in this video tutorial initiative should send an email to caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org> by Friday, 17 May, and I will be sure to include them in future communications. I look forward to working with interested stakeholders. Best regards, Caitlin Tubergen Registrar Relations and Contracts Manager ICANN 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org>

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FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 10 May 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 13, 2013

May 13, 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 10 May 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week FY14 Draft Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-10may13-en.htm> ICANN is now opening a public comment forum for the FY14 Draft Operating Plan and Budget. 10 May 2013 NGPC Progress on GAC Advice<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-10may13-en.htm> The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) wishes to share with the ICANN community its progress in consideration of the GAC advice and what steps are still to be taken. 10 May 2013 Whois Information Status Policy<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10may13-en.htm> ICANN is opening a Public Comment Period for the proposed Whois Information Status Policy. Members of the Internet Community are asked to provide feedback on the proposed document. 10 May 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/icann47-durban-logo-220…]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.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=91…>

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ICANN News Alert -- Whois Information Status Policy
by At-Large Staff May 11, 2013

May 11, 2013

ICANN News Alert <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10may13-en.htm Whois Information Status Policy 10 May 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 10 May 2013 Categories/Tags: * Top Level Domains * Policy Processes * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): ICANN is opening a Public Comment Period for the proposed Whois Information Status Policy. Members of the Internet Community are asked to provide feedback on the proposed document. The proposed Policy is based on a recommendation from the Generic Names Supporting Organization Council related to the display of statuses in the Whois output by registry operators and registrars. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/wisp-10may13-en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- FY14 Draft Operating Plan and Budget
by At-Large Staff May 11, 2013

May 11, 2013

ICANN News Alert <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-10may13-en.htm FY14 Draft Operating Plan and Budget 10 May 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 10 May 2013 Categories/Tags: * Operations-Finances * ICANN Board/Bylaws Purpose (Brief): ICANN's annual operating plan and budget describes the planned activities and required resources for the fiscal year ending 2014. These activities are based on ICANN's strategic objectives, fiscal year priorities and community input. The posting period will commence on 10-May-2013 and conclude on 31-May-2013. During this period, the multiple stakeholders of the Internet community will have the opportunity to make inquiries and provide feedback on the various aspects of the proposed budget and implementation of ICANN resources for the coming fiscal year. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/op-budget-fy14-10may13-en.htm

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ICANN News Alert -- NGPC Progress on GAC Advice
by At-Large Staff May 11, 2013

May 11, 2013

ICANN News Alert <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-10may13-en.htm NGPC Progress on GAC Advice 10 May 2013 The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) wishes to share with the ICANN community its progress in consideration of the GAC advice and what steps are still to be taken. The NGPC met on 8 May to consider a Plan for responding to the Governmental Advisory Committee's advice on New gTLDs, transmitted to the Board through its 11 April Beijing Communiqué. The Plan is in two parts: Part 1 shown below consists of actions for soliciting input from Applicants and from the Community. Item Resp. Start Date Compl. Date Status 1 Publish GAC Communiqué and notify applicants of 21-day GAC Advice Response Period Staff 18 April Complete 2 Applicants 21-day response period to GAC Advice Applicants 19 April 10 May In progress 3 Publish GAC Communiqué to solicit input on how the New gTLD Board Committee should address GAC advice regarding safeguards applicable to broad categories of New gTLD strings Staff 23 April Complete 4 Public comment period on how Board should address GAC Advice re: Safeguards Public 23 April Comment: May 14 Reply: 4 June In Progress 5 Collect and summarize applicant responses to GAC Advice Staff 11 May 31 May Not Started 6 Summarize and analyze public comments on how Board should address GAC Advice re: Safeguards Staff 5 June 12 June Not Started 7 Review and consider Applicant responses to GAC Advice and Public Comments on how Board should respond to GAC Advice re: Safeguards New gTLD Program Committee 13 June 20 June Not Started Part 2 consists of actions for responding to each advice given by the GAC. In so doing, the NGPC is developing a GAC scorecard similar to the one used during the GAC and the Board meetings in Brussels on 28 February and 1 March 2011. Each GAC scorecard item will be noted with a "1A", "1B", or "2": * "1A" indicates that the NGPC's proposed position is consistent with GAC advice as described in the Scorecard. * "1B" indicates that the NGPC's proposed position is consistent with GAC advice as described in the Scorecard in principle, with some revisions to be made. * "2" indicates that the NGPC's current position is not consistent with GAC advice as described in the Scorecard, and further discussion with the GAC is required following relevant procedures in the ICANN Bylaws. Part 2 of the Plan is not yet finalized and, with respect to some of the advice, cannot be finalized until after the review of the Public Comments due to be completed on 20 June. The NGPC will next meet in Amsterdam on 18 May and will provide a further update following that meeting.

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COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED: Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 9, 2013

May 9, 2013

Dear All, Please note that the comment period for the Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN<https://community.icann.org/x/5wF-Ag> has been extended until 19-May-2013. Additional information on this Public Comment can be found on the At-Large Questions to the Community on Accountability and Transparency within ICANN Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/5wF-Ag>. 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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Meeting Invitation: At-Large SARP Briefing Session - 08 May 2013 13:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 7, 2013

May 7, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Avri Doria, Chair of the At-Large new gTLD Working Group, and as agreed during the New gTLD Working Group in Beijing, an At-Large Briefing Session on the Support Applicant Review Panel (SARP) will be held on Wednesday, 8 May at 13:00 UTC (For the time in various time zones <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=SARP+Webinar&iso=2 0130508T13> click here). This Briefing Session will include presentations on the background of the SARP and its implementation by ICANN Staff, a review of the SARP Results by Zahid Jamil, Chair of the SARP, and Cintra Sooknanan, SARP JAS Contact, and a question and answer session. The Briefing Session will conclude with a discussion of the next steps for At-Large. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/1Rh-Ag Adobe Connect Meeting Room: <http://icann.adobeconnect.com/sarp-pres/> http://icann.adobeconnect.com/sarp-pres/ English and Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. We look forward to your participation, Kind regards Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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FW: ICANN Newsletter -- 3 May 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 6, 2013

May 6, 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 3 May 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Location Recommendations Now Being Accepted for ICANN's 2015 Meetings in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean Islands, Europe<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03may13-en.htm> ICANN is actively seeking locations for its three public meetings to be held 8-12 February 2015 in Africa, 21-25 June 2015 in Latin America/Caribbean Islands, and 18-22 October 2015 in Europe. 3 May 2013 ICANN Engagement Center to Open in Latin America<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-03may13-en.pdf> [PDF, 64 KB] Los Angeles, California… The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced the opening of an engagement center in Montevideo, Uruguay. 3 May 2013 Proposed Modification of GNSO Operating Procedures Concerning the Deadline for the Submission of Reports and Motions<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02may13-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is proposing a modification of the GNSO Operating Procedures to make the deadline for the submission of reports and motions more precise and uniform. 2 May 2013 Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 48 in Buenos Aires, Argentina<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01may13-en.htm> 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. 1 May 2013 Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30apr13-en.htm> Join ICANN Staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team for an update on the Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement that was posted for public comment on 22 April 2013. 30 April 2013 Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedures for New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Service Providers for Registry Restriction DRP and Trademark PDDRP<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-30apr13-en.htm> ICANN is issuing today two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to identify potential providers of Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure (RRDRP) services and Trademark Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (Trademark PDDRP) services. 30 April 2013 ICANN Nominating Committee Extends Deadline for Statements of Interest to 15 May 2013<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30apr13-en.htm> In order to provide additional time for candidates to apply, ICANN's 2013 Nominating Committee (NomCom) has extended the deadline for Statements of Interest until 15 May 2013 at 23:59 UTC. 30 April 2013 Proposed Final New gTLD Registry Agreement<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-29apr13-en.htm> ICANN is seeking public comment on a revised draft of the New gTLD Registry Agreement that will serve as the contractual document between successful New gTLD Applicants and ICANN, and will govern the rights and obligations of new gTLD registry operators. 29 April 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/icann47-durban-logo-220…]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.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=91…>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Location Recommendations Now Being Accepted for ICANN's 2015 Meetings in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean Islands, Europe
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03may13-en.htm ________________________________ Location Recommendations Now Being Accepted for ICANN's 2015 Meetings in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean Islands, Europe 3 May 2013 ICANN is actively seeking locations for its three public meetings to be held 8-12 February 2015 in Africa, 21-25 June 2015 in Latin America/Caribbean Islands, and 18-22 October 2015 in Europe. Those in the geographic regions are invited to submit recommendations for specific locations to hold the events. These recommended venues, along with others in the region that meet the selection criteria, will be considered. The final location for the ICANN Meetings will then be selected through the evaluation of both community-recommended and ICANN-identified locations. Interested parties are encouraged to review the Meeting Selection Criteria<http://meetings.icann.org/location-selection-criteria>, which will be used to guide the evaluation of both community-recommended and ICANN-identified meeting locations. Elements such as cost of the meeting for ICANN and the community, convenience to international airports, availability of sufficient hotel guest rooms in or near the venue, meeting facilities, network infrastructure, personal safety of meeting participants, and total level of financial support will be considered by ICANN in making its final selection of a meeting site. Those interested in submitting a recommendation for a location to host the Meeting, or a proposal for host-level financial support in the region, are encouraged to submit the online Meeting Location Recommendation Form<https://icann.wufoo.com/forms/location-recommendation-form/>. Meeting No. Official Dates Geographic Region (?)<https://meetings.icann.org/regions> Submission Deadline No. 52 8-12 February 2015 AF 5 July 2013 No. 53 21-25 June 2015 LAC 5 July 2013 No. 54 18-22 October 2015 EUR 5 July 2013 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=91…>

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REMINDER to RSVP - Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview
by At-Large Staff May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

Please register via email topeg.rettino(a)icann.org<mailto:peg.rettino@icann.org> by Friday, 3 May 2013 at 20:00 UTC to receive the dial-in details. If you are not able to obtain the dial-in details prior to the start of the webinar, the dial-in details will be posted in the Notes section of the Adobe Connect room during the webinar. News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-30apr13-en.htm Webinar: Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement Overview 30 April 2013 Join ICANN Staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team for an update on the Proposed Final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement that was posted for public comment on 22 April 2013. Webinar Details Date: Monday, 6 May 2013 Time: 15:00-16:30 UTC Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/raa-dt You are invited to an overview of the proposed final 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) that was posted for public comment 22 April 2013. This is an opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes to the RAA that are expected to come about now that the negotiations between ICANN and the Registrar Negotiating Team have drawn to a close. ICANN is hosting this webinar in support of the ongoing public comment forum. ICANN staff and members of the Registrar Negotiating Team will walk you through, and will respond to questions on, the enhancements in the proposed 2013 RAA and the differences from the 2009 RAA that is currently in force for most ICANN-accredited registrars today. Please join this webinar on Monday, 6 April at 15:00 UTC (duration 90 minutes). The meeting will be run in an Adobe Connect room with a slide presentation. The session will be conducted in English. Participants will have the opportunity to offer comments and ask questions during the Q&A section. During the course of the webinar, these may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you cannot join the live session, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. Please register via email to peg.rettino(a)icann.org by Friday, 3 May 2013 at 20:00 UTC to receive the dial-in details. If you are not able to obtain the dial-in details prior to the start of the webinar, the dial-in details will be posted in the Notes section of the Adobe Connect room during the webinar. Background documents: * All portions of the Proposed Final 2013 RAA are available in the public comment forum <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/proposed-raa-22apr13-en.htm> This message was sent to gisella.gruber(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=25163209&l=6333&s=CH61&m=91 1227&c=165637>

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