January 2015 - ALAC-Announce

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALS Application (215) Internet Support Foundation
by At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

Dear All, The regional advice from EURALO regarding ALS Application (215) Internet Support Foundation 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 EURALO for ALS Application (215) Internet Support Foundation be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 22-January-2015 23:59 UTC until 29-January-2015 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (215) Internet Support Foundation
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

Dear All, The regional advice from EURALO regarding ALS Applicant (215) Internet Support Foundation 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: Does the ALAC wish to accreditate the Internet Support Foundation? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 22 January 2015 23:59 UTC until 29 January 2015 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> >

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ICANN News Alert -- What to Expect at ICANN 52: A Guide for Business Stakeholders
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-01-21-en ________________________________ What to Expect at ICANN 52: A Guide for Business Stakeholders When: Tuesday, 27 January 2015 04:00-05:00 UTC Where: Adobe Connect<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gseprojects> Topics: * The upcoming ICANN 52 public meeting in Singapore and sessions of interest, * Opportunities to follow, participate and join work of business stakeholders in their various constituency groups and, * The latest topics in the Internet domain name and addressing systems. Speakers: ICANN Vice President for Global Business Engagement Chris Mondini will be joined by members of the ICANN Asia Pacific hub, and representatives from the ICANN Generic Names Supporting Organization Commercial Stakeholder Group. How to join: Link to Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/gseprojects *Upon logging into Adobe Connect, a pop up window will provide you the option to dial out to your Phone. Enter your Phone Number* (Remember to change the Country Code if needed). After joining the call, as a courtesy to others and the presenters, please mute your phone. This can be done by selecting *6 on your keypad. To unmute select *6 again. If you are Unable to log into Adobe Connect and can only join via phone: List of International Dial In Numbers: https://www.myrcplus.com/cnums.asp?bwebid=8369444&ppc=1350793088&num=1-719-… Participant Passcode: 1350793088 Register: Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r7XB-I9qfLWb1dDZm4fX02jc4hFTk5LlHPIzyLnbWN… Or send an email to businessengagement(a)icann.org<mailto:businessengagement@icann.org> including your name, email address, affiliation, and country.

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TIME CHANGE - Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference - 27 January 2015 at 21:00 UTC (1h later)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

Dear All, Due to a scheduling conflict, the ALAC Meeting will now be held on Tuesday 27 January from 21:00-23:00 UTC (1 hour later). We will however try to keep this call to 90 minutes. Please confirm your participation as well as dial-out (if required) to Staff only: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge> *********************** Dear All, The ALAC monthly teleconference is scheduled on Tuesday 27 January 2015 at 21:00 UTC. Please note that this time is for the January call only. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/psyf7j7 The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/w4sQAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ 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, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Webinar Invitation IANA Stewardship Transition: ICANN Workshop and Webinar for Civil Society and the Noncommercial Sector
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 22, 2015

Jan. 22, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-21-en ________________________________ Webinar Invitation - IANA Stewardship Transition: ICANN Workshop and Webinar for Civil Society and the Noncommercial Sector 21 January 2015 ICANN is hosting an information session to brief and discuss the ongoing evolution of Internet governance. This session will be tailored to provide an update on the U.S. Government's announcement to transition its oversight of the IANA functions contract to the global multistakeholder community, and the parallel process of Enhancing ICANN's Accountability in light of this changing historical relationship. This will be an event to learn more on the latest developments on the two processes and walk-through any upcoming opportunities for input. (Lunch will be provided) When: 23 January 12:00-13:00 CET (UTC + 01:00) Where: ICANN Brussels Office, 1st floor, 6 Rond-Point Schuman Additionally, the event will be hosted as a Webinar: Conference dial-in details: An audio line will be available to take part in the discussion. * From Belgium: +32 78 480 286 * From the UK: +442070990867 * Conference ID: 21912 (For other countries, please visit: http://adigo.com/icann) Suggested Agenda 1. Introduction/Overview of the Internet Governance Ecosystem and ICANN (Jean-Jacques Sahel and Adam Peake) 2. Overview of the IANA Stewardship Transition and Enhancing ICANN Accountability Processes (Theresa Swinehart) * Presentation on the IANA Stewardship Transition (Theresa Swinehart and Grace Abuhamad) * Presentation on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (Theresa Swinehart, Adam Peake and Alice Jansen) Please register by emailing europe(a)icann.org<mailto:europe@icann.org>.

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Meeting Invitation / ALAC Teleconference - 27 January 2015 at 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

Dear All, Further to the Doodle poll, the ALAC monthly teleconference is scheduled on Tuesday 27 January 2015 at 20:00 UTC. Please note that this time is for the January call only. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/qxl89as The agenda (to be updated) and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/w4sQAw Adobe Connect Room: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/alac Conference ID's: English: 1638 Spanish: 1738 French: 1838 Russian: 2138 Dial-in numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ 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, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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Opportunity for ALSes to serve as Hub at ICANN52
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

[English] Dear All, We are pleased to announce that for the ICANN 52 Meeting scheduled to take place in Singapore between 08-12 February 2015, At-Large Structures (ALS) will be able to apply to serve as Hubs for remote participants. Important points include: * Types of hubs - There will be two types of hubs, 1) Listen only hubs (no limit on numbers) and 2) Two-way hubs. * Multi-lingual technical assistance - Technical assistance will be available in English, French and Spanish to the approved hubs. * Date of Operation - Hubs will be in operation on Monday 09 February, Wednesday 11 February, and Thursday 12 February 2015. * Reimbursement - ICANN will offer reimbursement to selected ALSes serving as hubs. Additional details will be posted shortly. If your ALS is interested in applying to serve as a Hub, please follow the following steps: * Ensure your ALS will be able to meet the technical requirements: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg * Complete the online survey by 26 January 2015, 23:59 UTC: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WMXTQ3Q Additional Information may be found on the At-Large Remote Hub for ICANN 52 Workspace: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg ** [FRANÇAISE] Bonjour à tous, Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer que, pour la réunion de l'ICANN 52 qui aura lieu à Singapour entre 08-12 Février 2015, At-Large Structures (ALS) seront en mesure d'appliquer pour servir de Hubs (plaques tournantes) pour les participants à distance. Les points importants sont les suivants: * Types de hubs - Il y aura deux types de plates-formes, 1) Hubs pour écouter seulement (pas de limite sur le nombre) et 2) Hubs à double sens (écouter et parler) * Support technique multilingue – le support technique sera disponible en anglais, français et espagnol dans les Hubs agréés. * Date de l'opération - Hubs sera en fonctionnement que le jeudi 09 Février, 11 Février et 12 February 2015. * Remboursement - ICANN va offrir le remboursement des couts pour les ALS sélectionnés servant de Hubs. Des détails supplémentaires seront disponibles sous peu. Si votre ALS est intéressé à postuler pour servir de Hub, veuillez suivre les étapes suivantes ci-dessous: * Vérifiez que vos ALS seront en mesure de répondre aux exigences techniques: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg * Remplissez le sondage en ligne avant le 26 Janvier 2015 23:59 UTC: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WMXTQ3Q Des informations supplémentaires peuvent être trouvées sur l’espace de travail wiki pour At-Large hub a distance pour l'ICANN 52: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg ** [ESPAÑOL] Estimados todos, Estamos complacidos en anunciar que las estructuras de Alcance (ALS) podrán postular para servir como “Hubs” para facilitar la participación remota durante la reunión de ICANN 52 en Singapur a llevarse a cabo entre el 08-12 Febrero 2015. Los siguientes son detalles importantes: * Tipos de hubs – Habrán dos tipos de hubs, 1) Hubs para escuchar solamente (sin límites de números de Hubs ) y 2) Hubs de dos vías * Asistencia Multilingüe - Asistencia técnica será disponible en Inglés, Francés y Español para los Hubs aprobados. * Fechas de operación – Los Hubs estarán en operación solo un día, el 09 de Febrero, 11 de Febrero y 12 de Febrero. * Reembolso - ICANN ofrecerá reembolso a ALSes seleccionadas que sirvan como Hubs. Detalles adicionales sobre este punto serán publicados en breve. Si vuestra ALS está interesada en postular para servir como Hub, por favor siga los siguientes pasos: * Asegúrese que su ALS podrá cumplir con los requisitos: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg * Complete la encuesta online hasta el 26 de Enero 2015, 23:59 UTC: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WMXTQ3Q Puede encontrar información adicional sobre los Hub Remotos At-Large de ICANN 52 en el siguiente WIKI: https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg ** ［中文版］亲爱的朋友们, 我们高兴的宣布在新加坡举办的ICANN52届大会期间，网络普通用户组织（ALS）可以申请成为远程参与中心。要点如下： * 远程参与者中心有两种类型：1）收听中心（没有数量限制）和2）双向中心。 * 获批准的远程参与中心将会得到英语、法语和西班牙语的技术支持。 * 远程参与中心将在2月9日，2月11日和2月12日投入运营。 * ICANN将会为被选中作为远程参与中心的普通用户组织（ALS）提供津贴。其他详情将于稍后公布。如果您的ALS有兴趣成为远程参与者中心，请按以下步骤申请： * 确保您的ALS能够达到技术要求： https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg * 在2015年1月26日以前提交申请表： https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WMXTQ3Q 其他信息请见普通用户群体ICANN52远程参与中心工作区： https://community.icann.org/x/IyjxAg Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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Update #2 GNSO and At-Large calls - week of 19-23 January 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

Dear all, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 19-23 January 2015 Updates will follow as Doodles close. Update #2: Thursday Added: 13 :00 UTC : At-Large Social Media Working Group call Monday 19 January 2015 07:30 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 10:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 13:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 15:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 21:00 UTC: RFP3 meeting of the CWG-Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/ESrxAg<https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg> 23:00 UTC: LACRALO monthly https://community.icann.org/x/SoYQAw Tuesday 20 January 2015 05:00 UTC: APRALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/oYsQAw 07:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 09:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 12:45 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 14:45 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg 15:00 UTC: PPSAI WG https://community.icann.org/x/9 iCfAg<https://community.icann.org/x/9%20iCfAg> 20:00 UTC: GNSO Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation meeting (SCI) https://community.icann.org/x/5ILT 21:00 UTC: RFP 4 meeting of the CWG-Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/ESrxAg<https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg> Wednesday 21 January 2015 17:00 UTC: GNSO IGO INGO Curative Rights PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/37rhAg 19:00 UTC: EURALO Monthly https://community.icann.org/x/A4cQAw Thursday 22 January 2015 11:00 UTC: 19th meeting of the CWG IANA Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 13 :00 UTC : At-Large Social Media Working Group call https://community.icann.org/x/g5YQAw 14:00 UTC: GNSO Translation & Transliteration of Contact information PDP WG https://community.icann.org/x/FTR-Ag 14:00 UTC: Régional Secretariats call https://community.icann.org/x/OpUQAw 17 :00 UTC : Finance and Budget SubCommittee WG https://community.icann.org/x/TZUQAw 21:00 UTC: RFP5 meeting of the CWG-Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg Friday 23 January 2015 14:00 UTC: RFP3b meeting of the CWG-Stewardship https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg Please confirm your dial-out requests For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls: At-Large Staff : staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Kind regards, Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<applewebdata://68497759-1B04-4F9B-84B7-B9445B8F305F/Regards,%20Heidi%20Ullrich,%20Silvia%20Vivanco,%20Matt%20Ashtiani,%20Ariel%20Liang,%20Gisella%20Gruber,%20Nathalie%20Peregrine%20and%20Julia%20Charvolen%20ICANN%20Policy%20Staff%20in%20support%20of%20ALACmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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ICANN Newsletter -- 16 January 2015
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 16 January 2015 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Webinars Scheduled to Explain Public Comment Enhancements<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-16-en> In addressing recommendations from the recent efforts of the second Accountability and Transparency Review Team (ATRT2), the ICANN staff has developed enhancements to the organization's public comment proceeding processes. 16 January 2015 Public Comment Sought on Potential Change to Registrar Accreditation Insurance Requirement<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-01-15-en> As part of its Underserved Regions initiative, ICANN has been exploring potential changes to the insurance requirements for registrar accreditation. ICANN seeks your input to determine how best to address potential changes to or elimination of these requirements. 15 January 2015 IDN TLDs - LGR Procedure Implementation - Guidelines for Designing Script-Specific Label Generation Rules (LGR) - Now Open for Public Comment<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-01-15-en> ICANN is releasing for public comments a set of documents that present an overview of the tasks of a Generation Panel. 15 January 2015 Annual IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Review<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-15-en> ICANN is opening a public comment forum for the annual review of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. 15 January 2015 Pre-ICANN 52 Policy Update Webinar<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-14-en> The ICANN Policy Development Support Team will provide a Policy Update Webinar on Thursday 29 January 2015 at 10:00 UTC and 19:00 UTC, summarizing policy activities across the ICANN policy development community and the ongoing Transition of Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions and the ICANN Accountability efforts. 14 January 2015 ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report - Register for the Q2 Call on 29 January 2015<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-13-en> ICANN has announced that the FY15 Q2 Stakeholder Report will take place on 29 January at 14:00 UTC. 13 January 2015 ICG Concludes Selection of Secretariat Contractor<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2015-01-12-en> The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) has concluded the process of selecting a suitable contractor to perform its secretariat function (see https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-09-09-en) 12 January 2015 CWG-Stewardship Chairs' Statement - Weekend Sessions 10-11 January 2015<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-01-12-en> The Cross Community Working Group (CWG) on Naming Related Functions held an intensive work weekend on 10-11 January 2015. 12 January 2015 Upcoming ICG Conference Calls<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-01-12-en> The IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG) has scheduled its tenth, eleventh and twelfth conference calls. 12 January 2015 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [Singapore Logo]8-12 February 2015: 52nd International Public ICANN Meeting - Singapore<http://singapore52.icann.org/en/> 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 FY15 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>

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New Public Comment: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Publishes Initial Recommendations Report
by ICANN At-Large Staff Jan. 20, 2015

Jan. 20, 2015

Dear All, Kindly note that the At-Large workspace for the following public comment request has been created: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Publishes Initial Recommendations Report<https://community.icann.org/x/j5YQAw> Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icann.atlarge> Twitter: @ICANN_AtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANN_AtLarge>

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