September 2013 - ALAC-Announce

ICANN Newsletter -- 20 September 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 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 20 September 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Draft Final Report on Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in All gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-20sep13-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization ("GNSO") Policy Development Process Working Group is tasked with addressing the issue of Protecting the identifiers of certain International Government Organizations ("IGOs") and International Non-Governmental Organizations ("INGOs") in all gTLDs and they have published its draft Final Report for public comment. 20 September 2013 Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 49 in Singapore<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20sep13-en.htm> The program seeks to identify members of the Internet community who either have not previously been able to participate in ICANN processes or constituent organizations, or those who require further exposure to the Internet community and its work but cannot travel and attend a meeting without financial support. 20 September 2013 Update Regarding Call for Volunteers to Evaluate Metrics Related to Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm> ICANN is revising its previous call for volunteers and invites interested individuals to volunteer to serve on the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT by sending an email to iag-cct(a)icann.org<mailto:iag-cct@icann.org> by 15 October 2013. 17 September 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/files/meetings/buenosaires2013/buenosaires48…]<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 17-21 November 2013: 48th International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires48.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=92…>

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Meeting invitation / At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN's Project Portfolio Management System and ICANN Labs - Tuesday 24 September 2013 at 1900 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, an At-Large Briefing Session on ICANN's Project Portfolio Management System<https://www.myicann.org/plan> and ICANN Labs <http://labs.icann.org/> will be held on Tuesday, 24 September 2013 at 1900 UTC (For the time in various time zones click here<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=PPM+%26+ICANN+Labs…>). Guest speakers: Carole Cornell<https://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/cornell.htm>, Senior Director, Project Office and Christopher Gift<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/gift.htm>, Vice President, Online Communication Services. This Briefing Session will be divided into two parts: 1) Project Portfolio Management - Carole Cornell will be demonstrating the Project Portfolio Management system available on MyICANN. 2) ICANN Labs - Chris Gift will be providing an introduction and update on ICANNLabs, including its aims, the four innovation tracks, and initial feedback since its launch. The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/JxGMAg Adobe Connect Meeting Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/r72wrvus01d/ English and Spanish interpretation will be available upon the request of 3 or more people. If you request interpretation Please email staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff only with your preferred number at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@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: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Meeting invitation / ALAC Monthly call
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear All, The September ALAC Monthly call will take place on Tuesday 24 September 2013 at 1400 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/lzhvamy The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/egqMAg 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org><mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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WIKI SPACE AMENDMENT/ GNSO WG & At-Large call schedule
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 23, 2013

Sept. 23, 2013

Dear All, Further to the Action Item noted during the ALAC Policy Discussion II meeting in Beijing, held on Tuesday 9 April 2013 - ACTION ITEM: Staff to send list of weekly At-Large and At-Large members on GNSO WG meetings on Monday to ALAC-Announce - please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls scheduled this week. We have included the At-Large calls to allow for easy reference. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 23 September 15:00 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/nA_MAg Tuesday 24 September 05:00 UTC: APRALO - https://community.icann.org/x/oBGMAg 14:00 UTC: THICK WHOIS - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg 14:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/egqMAg 19:00 UTC: At-Large PPM and ICANN Labs Briefing sessions - https://community.icann.org/x/JxGMAg 2200 UTC: APRALO ROP Review WG - https://community.icann.org/x/YBKMAg Wednesday 25 September 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation - https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 26 September 1400 UTC: Ralo Secretariats meeting - https://community.icann.org/x/QhGMAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> One World, One Internet

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ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 49 in Singapore
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 20, 2013

Sept. 20, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-20sep13-en.htm ________________________________ Fellowship Application Round Opens for ICANN 49 in Singapore 20 September 2013 What is the Fellowship Program? The Fellowship Program has demonstrated success in its mission to build capacity in the ICANN multistakeholder environment through focused interactive engagement between newcomers to ICANN and community members at each of the ICANN meetings. The program seeks to identify members of the Internet community who either have not previously been able to participate in ICANN processes or constituent organizations, or those who require further exposure to the Internet community and its work but cannot travel and attend a meeting without financial support. This outreach program seeks participants from developing regions and countries of the world, in order to help create a broader base of knowledgeable constituents who will become the new voice of experience in their regions and beyond. Applications to become an ICANN Fellow are assessed for each meeting by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who: meet minimum program requirements; are current residents of developing and least developed nations; and are interested in participating in the ICANN multistakeholder process and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. An effort will be made to include participants from the region in which the ICANN meeting is being held. All confirmed fellowship participants must comply with the terms and conditions of the Fellowship program, as outlined at http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships/terms-conditions. As stated within these terms and conditions, ICANN is a California non-profit public benefit corporation and must therefore comply with all the laws and regulations of California and the United States. Fellows are responsible for obtaining all travel visas once accepted into the program. ICANN will purchase tickets for Fellows after all necessary documentation has been obtained and Fellows demonstrate that they have obtained all necessary travel visas. Once all of the requirements for travel are met, the Fellowship program arranges for and covers the costs for airfare and hotel, as well as providing a stipend to assist with some meeting and subsistence costs. The stipend is provided after each selected candidate successfully completes the requirements of the Fellowship program, Recipients will be expected to actively participate in and contribute to ICANN processes during and after the meeting. As always, registration for ICANN meetings is free for anyone wanting to attend. Find out more about applying »<http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=92…>

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Call Schedule / GNSO WG & At-Large
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 20, 2013

Sept. 20, 2013

Dear All, Further to the Action Item noted during the ALAC Policy Discussion II meeting in Beijing, held on Tuesday 9 April 2013 - ACTION ITEM: Staff to send list of weekly At-Large and At-Large members on GNSO WG meetings on Monday to ALAC-Announce - please find hereafter the At-Large and GNSO calls scheduled this week. We have included the At-Large calls to allow for easy reference. We will update this list as and when calls are added. Monday 23 September 15:00 UTC: IRTP D - https://community.icann.org/x/B4JwAg 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Taskforce - https://community.icann.org/x/nA_MAg Tuesday 24 September 05:00 UTC: APRALO - https://community.icann.org/x/oBGMAg 14:00 UTC: THICK WHOIS - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg 14:00 UTC: ALAC Monthly - https://community.icann.org/x/whgQAg 19:00 UTC: At-Large PPM and ICANN Labs Briefing sessions - https://community.icann.org/x/JxGMAg 2200 UTC: APRALO ROP Review WG - https://community.icann.org/x/YBKMAg Wednesday 25 September 20:00 UTC: Policy and Implementation - https://community.icann.org/x/y1V-Ag Thursday 26 September 1400 UTC: Ralo Secretariats meeting - https://community.icann.org/x/QhGMAg Thank you, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> One World, One Internet

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the DNS Risk Management Framework Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 20, 2013

Sept. 20, 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 DNS Risk Management Framework Report<https://community.icann.org/x/XQOMAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the DNS Risk Management Framework Report<https://community.icann.org/x/XQOMAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large DNS Risk Management Framework Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/XQOMAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 19-September-2013 23:59 UTC to 26-September-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 News Alert -- Update Regarding Call for Volunteers to Evaluate Metrics Related to Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 18, 2013

Sept. 18, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm ________________________________ Update Regarding Call for Volunteers to Evaluate Metrics Related to Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice 17 September 2013 Volunteers needed by 15 October 2013 ICANN is revising its previous call for volunteers<http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/cctrt/call-for-volunteers-16aug13-…> to clarify that: 1) The actual Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) review of Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) will not occur until the AoC requirement has been met ('If and when new gTLDs … have been in operation for one year, ICANN will organize a review that will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness..")1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#foot1>; and 2) That the current metrics and data gathering advice for which volunteers have been requested, will be separated from a future call for volunteers to serve on a CCT Review Team, which will give volunteers more certainty regarding the timing of their commitment. The group of volunteers to be convened this year will serve for a limited duration and scope—focusing exclusively on evaluating the proposed metrics for data gathering to support a future AoC review. As this will be a precursor to help inform the future review, the volunteer team for this initial activity will be referred to as the "Implementation Advisory Group for Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice." The Implementation Advisory Group for CCT is expected to conduct its work December 2013 – July 2014 (estimated time). The Affirmation of Commitments CCT Review Team will be organized "If and when new gTLDs … have been in operation for one year," and the dates have not yet been established. Similar to previous AoC reviews, a call for volunteers will be issued for the CCT Review at the appropriate time and individuals who served on the CCT Independent Advisory Group are welcome to apply; they are not obligated to participate. The CCT Review, as stipulated by the AoC, "will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness of (a) the application and evaluation process, and (b) safeguards put in place to mitigate issues involved in the introduction or expansion." The work of the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT, and the subsequent data gathered, will help inform the review, along with other relevant research and data gathering that the review team deems useful. Interested in volunteering? Individuals interested in serving on the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT are encouraged to email iag-cct(a)icann.org<mailto:iag-cct@icann.org> by 15 October 2013. The work of this group is detailed below and involves developing recommendations for the set of metrics to be collected by ICANN in preparation for a future review relating to New gTLDs1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#foot1>. Once the proposed metrics are delivered to the Board, the Implementation Advisory Group's work will be concluded. As directed by the Board, ICANN will develop the systems and collect the metrics approved through this process. The Implementation Advisory Group for CCT will be responsible for: 1. Evaluating the feasibility, utility and cost-effectiveness of adopting the recommendations of the GNSO Council<http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/robinson-to-icann-board-11jan13-en.…> [PDF, 203 KB] and the At-Large Advisory Committee<http://atlarge.icann.org/correspondence/statement-new-gtld-metrics-11apr13-…> [PDF, 491 KB] (ALAC) with respect to the metrics to be used in conducting the review; 2. Evaluating other inputs, including historical data regarding metrics used to evaluate earlier rounds of new gTLDs (2000, 2004); 3. Engaging in outreach with the GNSO, ALAC and other interested ICANN stakeholders on the proposed metrics; 4. Evaluating the staff analysis to be delivered to the CCT Implementation Advisory on the feasibility and utility of each of the proposed metrics, and whether the implementation costs are reasonable in light of the value of the information to be revealed; 5. Proposing to ICANN a set of metrics to be compiled by ICANN in advance of the AoC review of the New gTLDs, if and when such review team is to be convened. Where the Implementation Advisory Group's proposed metrics differ from those recommended by the GNSO Council or the ALAC, the Group is expected to consult with the GNSO and ALAC to share its rationale, and determine whether the collective set of metrics recommended by the Group sufficiently address the goals of the GNSO and the ALAC. In line with these requirements, ICANN invites interested individuals to volunteer to serve on the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT by sending an email to iag-cct(a)icann.org<mailto:iag-cct@icann.org> by 15 October 2013. The Advisory Group will be conducted in a public, transparent manner and membership is open to any interested Community member. The work of the Implementation Advisory Group is expected to be conducted via conference calls and emails. ________________________________ 1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#note1> Affirmation of Commitments, 9.3: "ICANN will ensure that as it contemplates expanding the top-level domain space, the various issues that are involved (including competition, consumer protection, security, stability and resiliency, malicious abuse issues, sovereignty concerns, and rights protection) will be adequately addressed prior to implementation. If and when new gTLDs (whether in ASCII or other language character sets) have been in operation for one year, ICANN will organize a review that will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness of (a) the application and evaluation process, and (b) safeguards put in place to mitigate issues involved in the introduction or expansion. ICANN will organize a further review of its execution of the above commitments two years after the first review, and then no less frequently than every four years." This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=92…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 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 Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Confusingly Similar gTLDs Workspace. Please note that the poll will be open from 17-September-2013 23:59 UTC to 24-September-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 Policy Update -- September 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> Policy Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update Volume 13, Issue 8 — September 2013 ________________________________ Contents Across ICANN 1. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#1> ASO 1. Program Committee Formed in Preparation for ICANN 48<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#2> ccNSO 1. Montenegro is 139th ccNSO Member<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#3> 2. Two New ccNSO Councilors<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#4> GNSO 1. WHOIS Technical Survey Final Report Published<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#5> 2. Renewed Call for Volunteers: Drafting Team to Develop Charter for a GNSO Working Group on GNSO Metrics & Reporting<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#6> At-Large 1. ALAC Submits Five Policy Advice Statements in early August and mid-September<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#7> 2. At-Large Community Expands to 157 At-Large Structures<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#8> GAC 1. GAC Membership Increases to 129<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#9> RSSAC 1. RSSAC Restructure Progresses<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#10> SSAC 1. SSAC Publishes Comment on ICANN's Initial Report from the Expert Working Group on Next Generation Directory Services<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#11> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=92…>

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