September 2013 - ALAC-Announce

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (183) ISOC Nigeria
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from AFRALO regarding ALS Applicant (183) ISOC Nigeria has been received. The ALAC has decided to conduct a vote on whether to accept the regional advice. The following question has been posed to the ALAC: ***** Question: Should the regional advice from AFRALO for ALS Applicant (183) ISOC Nigeria be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 17th September 2013 23:59 UTC until 24th 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> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN Newsletter -- 13 September 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 16, 2013

Sept. 16, 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 13 September 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12sep13-en.htm> The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) met on 10 September 2013 and, among other things, reached a decision regarding the GAC's further advice on new gTLDs. 12 September 2013 Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10sep13-en.htm> A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). 10 September 2013 Implementing a Two-Panel String Similarity Review Process in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-09sep13-en.htm> On 27 June 2013, the ICANN Board approved the proposed amendments of the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process Final Implementation Plan (FIP). 9 September 2013 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09sep13-en.htm> A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Country-Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD). 9 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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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 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 Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>" 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 Confusingly Similar gTLDs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 16-Monday-2013 12:00 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 -- NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12sep13-en.htm ________________________________ NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs 12 September 2013 The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) met on 10 September 2013 and, among other things, reached a decision regarding the GAC's further advice<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-01aug13-en> on new gTLDs. The GAC conveyed its advice to the NGPC in its Durban Communiqué<https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/27132037/Final_GAC_Communique…> [PDF, 103 KB], issued on 18 July 2013. Applicants submitted responses to the advice on 23 August 2013. At its most recent meeting, the NGPC adopted the Durban Scorecard, available at Annex 1<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-annex-1…> [PDF, 119 KB], disposing of all of the GAC's further advice with one exception – the NGPC indicated it would take action on the advice concerning the .amazon string at a future meeting. The NGPC also discussed the remaining open items from the Beijing Communiqué. These include the advice pertaining to protections for IGO names and acronyms; Category 1 Safeguard advice; and Category 2 advice with respect to exclusive access registries. The NGPC and staff are working with the GAC to identify a time and place for further dialogue on these items. The NGPC will next meet on 28.09.2013 and will provide a further update following that meeting. The New gTLD evaluation and objection processes remains on track while the NGPC continues its deliberations. The NGPC is prioritizing its work in order to allow the greatest number of applications to move forward as soon as possible. We will continue to provide updates on the NGPC's progress in responding to the GAC Beijing and Durban Advice. 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 FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 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 User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<https://community.icann.org/x/QwqMAg>" 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 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/QwqMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 18-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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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26 Motion: Alan Greenberg Second: Rinalia Abdul Rahim and Eduardo Diaz Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the Rules of Procedure Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/kIYi>. We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi and Yaovi Atohoun 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? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3391XRGx6Uf8frkkPay3cNtz 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>a

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 14 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements<https://community.icann.org/x/11Z-Ag>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements<https://community.icann.org/x/11Z-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements As at Poll close: Tuesday 10 September 2013 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 14 · Percentage voted: 92.86 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi 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? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=33967M4dSTCKZyYJBKNV7SGY 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>a

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ICANN News Alert -- Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10sep13-en.htm ________________________________ Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures 10 September 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 10 September 2013 Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Purpose (Brief): A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gtld-drd-ui-policy-10sep13-en.h… 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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ICANN News Alert -- Implementing a Two-Panel String Similarity Review Process in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 10, 2013

Sept. 10, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-09sep13-en.htm ________________________________ Implementing a Two-Panel String Similarity Review Process in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track 9 September 2013 On 27 June 2013<http://www.icann.org//en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-27jun13-en.htm#…>, the ICANN Board approved the proposed amendments of the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process Final Implementation Plan (FIP). The amendment implements a two-panel process for string similarity review in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process, and was proposed following the conclusion of the IDN Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Policy Development Process (PDP)<http://ccnso.icann.org/announcements/announcement-14aug13-en.htm> and the request from the ccNSO to implement the string similarity review process in the Fast Track Process as recommended in the PDP. The ccNSO work has taken into account the experiences and reviews of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process as well as the Governmental Advisory Committee advice on the matter<https://gacweb.icann.org/display/gacweb/Meeting+44%3A+Prague%2C+Czech+Repub…>. Following extensive public consultations, the ccNSO Council adopted in April 2013<http://beijing46.icann.org/meetings/beijing2013/minutes-ccnso-council-10apr…> [PDF, 118 KB] the Final Report on the IDN ccNSO PDP<http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/idn-ccpdp-final-29mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 376 KB]. In time, the proposed policy is expected to replace the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The amendment to the FIP addresses multiple inputs from the community, in particular the call for additional transparency and consistency of the string similarity evaluation for IDN ccTLDs. Through the amendment, ICANN will implement a two-panel process for string similarity evaluation in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. The first string similarity review will remain a function of the DNS Stability Panel, as is currently implemented in the IDN ccTLD Fast Process, while adding an optional second review panel, which provides a second and final review of the string. The amended process will also allow all pending Fast Track IDN ccTLD string requests, including those whose string was considered not valid according to the current string similarity review, to request a final review of their string by the second panel. The implementation of the two-panel string similarity review process is currently underway, including: finalizing the updates to the IDN ccTLD Fast Track FIP, defining the scientific-based evaluation methodology for the second panel as proposed, and constructing the panel and the procedure used to reevaluate eligible requests. Once completed, the methodology to be used by the second panel will be made public by ICANN. The two-panel process for string similarity evaluation in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will be effective once the second panel appointment is announced by ICANN. The community should take note that, until the appointment of the second panel is announced, requests under the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process will continue to be processed according to the version of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track FIP<http://www.icann.org//en/resources/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-…> [PDF, 887 KB] published on 4 June 2012. The IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Implementation Plan<http://www.icann.org//en/topics/idn/fast-track/idn-cctld-implementation-pla…> [PDF, 498 KB] was approved by the ICANN Board at its meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea in October 2009. ICANN has conducted two annual reviews of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process between its implementation in October 2010 and July 2012. Summary and analyses of each public comment process are available here<http://www.icann.org//en/news/public-comment/archive>. 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 FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the DNS Risk Management Framework Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 10, 2013

Sept. 10, 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 DNS Risk Management Framework Report<https://community.icann.org/x/XQOMAg>" 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 DNS Risk Management Framework Report Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/XQOMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 15-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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