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ICANN News Alert -- Six Scripts Integrated into the Second Version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2)
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 7, 2017

June 7, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-06-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Six Scripts Integrated into the Second Version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2) 6 June 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today opened public comment on the second version of Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR-2) integrating six scripts: Arabic, Ethiopic, Georgian, Khmer, Lao and Thai. The Root Zone LGR will be used to determine valid top-level Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) labels and their variant labels, if any. Work is underway by the community-based Generation Panels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> on proposals for additional scripts to be integrated in the future versions of the Root Zone LGR. These include Chinese, Cyrillic, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Latin and Neo-Brahmi panels. Generation Panels for more scripts, including Hebrew, Myanmar, Sinhala, Tibetan and Thaana are actively being solicited as per the Call for Generation Panels[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…>. Individuals with deep experience or interest in these scripts are encouraged to volunteer and help enable a multilingual Internet. For further information on the IDN Program at ICANN, please visit www.icann.org/idn[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_idn&d=Dw…>. To start a new Generation Panel or to get involved in an existing one, please email at IDNProgram(a)icann.org<mailto:IDNProgram@icann.org>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 6, 2017

June 6, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFaQ…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-05-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Request for Proposal: RSSAC Organizational Review 5 June 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking a provider to conduct an independent assessment of the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC). The provider should have technical knowledge in domain name or Internet server operations, or have experience working with the Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC) or Root Server Operators. The provider should also have an understanding of the root server ecosystem and/or DNS protocol knowledge. The objective of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to identify an independent examiner that can conduct a comprehensive assessment of RSSAC. This includes, but is not limited to: * The continued purpose of RSSAC within the ICANN structure; * How effectively RSSAC fulfills its purpose; * Whether any change in structure or operations is needed; and * The extent to which RSSAC as a whole is accountable to the wider ICANN community. The review is scheduled to take place from September 2017 through June 2018. For a complete overview and timeline for the RFP, please see here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF 642 KB]. Indications of interest are to be received by emailing RSSACReview-RFP(a)icann.org<mailto:RSSACReview-RFP@icann.org>. Proposals should be electronically submitted by 23:59 PDF on 10 July 2017 using ICANN's sourcing tool, access to which may be requested via the same email address as above. Background According to the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the role of the Root Server System Advisory Committee ("Root Server System Advisory Committee" or "RSSAC") is to advise the ICANN community and Board on matters relating to the operation, administration, security, and integrity of the Internet's Root Server System. It shall have the following responsibilities: 1. Communicate on matters relating to the operation of the Root Servers and their multiple instances with the Internet technical community and the ICANN community. The RSSAC shall gather and articulate requirements to offer to those engaged in technical revision of the protocols and best common practices related to the operation of DNS servers. 2. Communicate on matters relating to the administration of the Root Zone with those who have direct responsibility for that administration. These matters include the processes and procedures for the production of the Root Zone File. 3. Engage in ongoing threat assessment and risk analysis of the Root Server System and recommend any necessary audit activity to assess the current status of root servers and the root zone. 4. Respond to requests for information or opinions from the Board. 5. Report periodically to the Board on its activities. 6. Make policy recommendations to the ICANN community and Board.

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 5, 2017

June 5, 2017

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on the Draft Framework of Interpretation for Human Rights is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here: https://community.icann.org/x/jg3fAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 12 June 2017 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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ICANN News Alert -- Call for Expressions of Interest for 2018 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Call for Expressions of Interest for 2018 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect 2 June 2017 ICANN is seeking expressions of interest for leadership roles in the 2018 Nominating Committee (NomCom) - that of the 2018 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. In September 2017, the ICANN Board appointed Hans Petter Holen as the 2017 Nominating Committee Chair and Zahid Jamil as the 2017 Nominating Committee Chair-Elect (https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2016-09-15-en#1.…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>.) Article 8, section 8.3(d) of the Bylaws states, "[i]t is anticipated that upon the conclusion of the term of the Chair-Elect, the Chair-Elect will be appointed by the Board to the position of Chair." While it is anticipated that the 2017 NomCom Chair-Elect will become the 2018 NomCom Chair, in support of continuous improvement in its accountability and transparency, the NomCom will evaluate the performance of the current NomCom leadership, and the results of that evaluation will be available to the Board Governance Committee before it makes a recommendation to the full Board on 2018 NomCom leadership. These reviews will be conducted by an independent third party provider and will consist of interviewing other NomCom leadership, NomCom members, and designated NomCom staff. The Board Governance Committee (BGC) will utilize the outcomes of these reviews in their processes leading up to the Board's formal appointment of the 2018 NomCom Chair and Chair-Elect. The NomCom Chair is responsible for organizing the NomCom in its activities to select certain ICANN Board members and individuals who will serve in key leadership positions within ICANN's supporting organizations (SOs) and advisory committees (ACs) in accordance with ICANN's Bylaws. The Chair is a non-voting member of the NomCom selected by ICANN's Board to serve until the conclusion of the next ICANN Annual Meeting. The Chair-Elect, a position created as a result of an independent review of the NomCom, is not intended to fill an advisory role. Rather, the Chair-Elect will receive the benefit of training while serving alongside the Chair, gaining skills and knowledge to be applied for the Chair-Elect's anticipated succession into the role of the Chair. Candidates for Chair-Elect should possess the same skills as candidates for the Chair. Position Description This position blends time management and negotiation skills with the practical aspects of conducting a worldwide search for individuals to fill various ICANN leadership positions. The NomCom Chair will be called on to schedule, organize and lead numerous in-person and telephonic meetings with a large committee of community members. The NomCom Chair is also responsible for managing the candidate identification and statement of interest process, with other committee members, and for managing the due diligence to be performed on nominated candidates, in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel and any retained outside firm(s). Throughout all NomCom activities, the Chair is responsible for ensuring that all NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed, and that all required documentation and reports are prepared in a timely fashion and provided to the proper parties as necessary. Skills and Experience To properly serve as the NomCom Chair, the selected individual must have: 1. adequate time available to undertake the role; 2. excellent communication and negotiation skills to manage a committee of 20-21 members; 3. a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of each position for which the NomCom is selecting candidates; 4. experience on or with a Board of Directors of organizations with similar scale, scope and diversity as ICANN; 5. strong organization and leadership skills; 6. ability to remain unbiased; 7. no conflicts of interest, and 8. a thorough understanding of, and satisfy, all criteria set forth in ICANN Bylaws relating to the NomCom (see http://www.icann.org/general/bylaws.htm#article8[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_gener…>). Specific Duties and Responsibilities 1. Plans and schedules NomCom meetings as required, including ensuring posting schedules for public review. 2. Appoints non-voting Associate Chair if so desired. 3. Reports to ICANN Board and the community on status of the NomCom. 4. Prepares and publishes the NomCom report. 5. Ensures that NomCom operating rules and procedures are followed. 6. Manages NomCom Selection Process, including: * Approves outreach/advertising methods for attracting candidates. * Conducts outreach with ICANN Stakeholder groups, Constituencies, Advisory Committees and Supporting Organizations (with Chairs of those groups), ICANN Board, and others. * With other committee members, reviews and evaluates candidate Statements of Interest (SOIs) and references submitted during the NomCom process. * Coordinates due diligence on nominated candidates in cooperation with ICANN's General Counsel's office and any outside firm(s) retained to perform due diligence activities. 7. Approves posting of NomCom announcements and schedules on ICANN's website. 8. Ensures NomCom records are properly established, maintained and archived. Eligibility Exclusion No person who is an employee of or is a paid consultant to ICANN (including the Ombudsman) shall simultaneously serve as a member of the NomCom, including the post of Chair or Chair-Elect. Expenses All reasonable travel expenses and administrative costs incurred as a result of performing the duties as NomCom Chair or Chair-Elect in accordance with ICANN's policies will be reimbursed by ICANN upon the Chair or Chair-Elect's submission to ICANN of valid receipts and invoices. Expressions of Interest Expressions of Interest, which will be maintained as confidential, should be sent to NomComChair2018(a)icann.org<mailto:NomComChair2018@icann.org> no later than 7 July 2017. A suggested form for submitting an Expression of Interest is available here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 1.9 MB]. For more information about the NomCom see http://nomcom.icann.org/[nomcom.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__nomcom.icann.org_&d=DwM…>.

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ICANN News Alert -- Staff Report of Public Comments Published - ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Staff Report of Public Comments Published - ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget 2 June 2017 On 2 June 2017, ICANN published the Staff Report of Public Comments on ICANN's Draft FY18 Operating Plan and Budget, and an associated update to the Five-Year Operating Plan. These documents were available for community feedback during a public comment period from 8 March 2017 to 28 April 2017. The documents will be revised to incorporate necessary changes as indicated in the staff report, and will be posted to the public comment page within the next couple weeks. ICANN recognizes and thanks all stakeholders who contributed to the submission of comments during this public comment period. Community and public participation in the planning and budget process of ICANN is a keystone of ICANN's multistakeholder model. ICANN will seek adoption of the proposed FY18 Operating Plan and Budget and updated Five-Year Operating Plan at a board meeting during ICANN 59 in Johannesburg.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Provides Update on Review of the Community Priority Evaluation Process
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-4-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Provides Update on Review of the Community Priority Evaluation Process 2 June 2017 LOS ANGELES - 2 June 2017 - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today issued an update[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…> on the review of the Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) process. Community Priority Evaluation is a method to resolve string contention, described in full detail in section 4.2 of the Applicant Guidebook (AGB)[newgtlds.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__newgtlds.icann.org_en_…>. The evaluation determines if the community based application qualifies to earn priority and eliminate all non-community applicants in the contention set as well as any other non-prevailing community applicants. In CPE, the application is evaluated against the following four criteria: Community Establishment; Nexus between Proposed String and Community; Registration Policies, and Community Endorsement. The evaluations were conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The EIU was selected for this role because it offers premier business intelligence services, providing political, economic, and public policy analysis to businesses, governments, and organizations across the globe. At various times in the implementation of the New gTLD Program, the ICANN Board has considered aspects of CPE process, including certain concerns that some applicants have raised regarding the process. On 17 September 2016[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>, the ICANN Board directed the President and CEO, or his designees, to undertake a review of the process by which ICANN has interacted with the CPE provider. In his letter of 26 April 2017 to concerned parties[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 405 KB], Chris Disspain, the Chair of the Board Governance Committee, provided additional information about the scope and status of the review. Below is additional information about the review, as well as the current status of the CPE process review.

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At-Large and GNSO Calls - Week of 05 June - 09 June 2017
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 3, 2017

June 3, 2017

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 05 June - 09 June 2017 Monday 05 June 2017 15:00 UTC: At-Large Technology Task Force Call https://community.icann.org/x/8y-wAw 19:00 UTC: NARALO Tribal Ambassador Program Call on Phase Two https://community.icann.org/x/yD3wAw Tuesday 06 June 2017 05:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Ombudsman https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 3 - String Contention, Objections & Disputes https://community.icann.org/x/GwSbAw Wednesday 07 June 2017 17:00 UTC: AFRALO Activities at ICANN59 Call https://community.icann.org/x/6DvwAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Guidelines for Good Faith Conduct <https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw> https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw Thursday 08 June 2017 03:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 13:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Jurisdiction https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 14:00 UTC: (GNSO) CCWG New gTLD Auction Proceeds https://community.icann.org/x/yJXDAw 17:00 UTC: AFRALO Rules of Procedures Working Group Call https://community.icann.org/x/1DvwAw 19:00 UTC: (MSSI) WS2 Staff Diversity https://community.icann.org/x/ihWOAw 20:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Sub Team - Track 4 - Internationalized Domain Names/Technical & Operations https://community.icann.org/x/HQSbAw Friday 09 June 2017 None Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats: <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> gnso-secs(a)icann.org For At-Large calls or ALAC: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org For CWG IANA Stewardship: <mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability: <mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> acct-staff(a)icann.org For CCWG-IG: <mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org For WS2 Subgroup Topics or IOT calls : <mailto:mssi-secretariat@icann.org> mssi-secretariat(a)icann.org Thank you. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: <https://atlarge.icann.org/> atlarge.icann.org Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> facebook.com/icann<facebook.com/icannatlarge><https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> @<@ICANNAtLarge><https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<@ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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ICANN News Alert -- Selection of the Registration Directory Service (RDS/WHOIS2-RT) Review Team Members Announced
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 2, 2017

June 2, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-02-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ Selection of the Registration Directory Service (RDS/WHOIS2-RT) Review Team Members Announced 2 June 2017 Today ICANN announced the selection of a 14-member team to conduct the Registration Directory Service Review[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The selection of the RDS Review Team (RDS/WHOIS2-RT) followed the new Post-Transition process which assigned the responsibility for the selection of Review Team members to the chairs of ICANN's Supporting Organizations (SOs) and Advisory Committees (ACs). The RDS/WHOIS2 Review was formerly named the WHOIS Review and was required under the Affirmation of Commitments. It is now one of the Specific Reviews under the ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. The members of the RDS/WHOIS2-RT include: Name Gender Region SO / AC Nomination 1 Alan Greenberg M NA ALAC 2 Carlton Samuels M LAC ALAC 3 Dmitry Belyavsky M EUR ALAC 4 Cathrin Bauer-Bulst F EUR GAC 5 Lili Sun F AP GAC 6 Thomas L. Walden, Jr. M NA GAC 7 Erika Mann F EUR GNSO 8 Stephanie Perrin F NA GNSO 9 Susan Kawaguchi F NA GNSO 10 Volker Greimann M EUR GNSO 11 ccNSO to be named TBD TBD CCNSO 12 ccNSO to be named TBD TBD CCNSO 13 ccNSO to be named TBD TBD CCNSO 14 Chris Disspain M AP ICANN Board In addition, Chris Disspain[features.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__features.icann.org_app…> will be the ICANN Board representative on the RDS-WHOIS2-RT. The ccNSO has reserved the right to appoint up to 3 Review Team members once the scope of the Review has been determined. This may modify the diversity data shared below. Diversity Highlights [Diversity Highlights] Diversity data of selected Review Team Members. The RDS/WHOIS2 Review Team is expected to convene its first face-to-face meeting on 24 - 25 June 2017 at ICANN59 in Johannesburg. Periodic updates on the progress of the RDS/WHOIS2 Review will be made available on icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…>, at ICANN public meetings and on the Review Team's wiki page here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Learn how to become an RDS/WHOIS2 Observer here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…> Find more information on the RDS/WHOIS2 Review Team members here[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_di…>. Find more information on the RDS/WHOIS2 Review here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>. About Specific Reviews Specific Reviews[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> are mandated by ICANN Bylaws[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and are crucial to the legitimacy and accountability of ICANN. Specific Reviews serve as ICANN's progress report to the world. They demonstrate how ICANN delivers on its commitments and identify areas where ICANN can improve. Specific Reviews are conducted by members of the stakeholder community who look at past processes, actions and outcomes in order to make recommendations to improve future performance. Click here[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> to learn more about Reviews and how you can get involved.

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ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Issues 60-Day Notice to the Effective Date of the Approved Amendment to the Base New gTLD Registry Agreement
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 2, 2017

June 2, 2017

[ICANN][icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DwMFa…> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2017-06-01-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_ann…> ________________________________ ICANN Issues 60-Day Notice to the Effective Date of the Approved Amendment to the Base New gTLD Registry Agreement 1 June 2017 LOS ANGELES - 1 June 2017 - Today, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued a 60-day notice to the effective date of the approved amendment ("Global Amendment") to the base New gTLD Registry Agreement ("Registry Agreement") to all affected registry operators. The effective date of the Global Amendment is 31 July 2017. This 60-day notice follows the approval of the Global Amendment[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_syste…> [PDF, 424 KB] by eligible registry operators and the ICANN Board according to the terms of the contract. The process to amend the Registry Agreement began in July 2014 when the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) notified the ICANN organization that it wished to initiate negotiations for contract amendments. The Registry Agreement provides a mechanism for the ICANN organization or the RySG to periodically initiate negotiations to discuss revisions to the Registry Agreement. The Global Amendment is the result of bilateral negotiations between the ICANN organization and the RySG Working Group as well as a subsequent public comment proceeding[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2…>. The ICANN organization and the RySG Working Group reviewed the public comments and revised the Global Amendment based on the comments received. The resulting revisions in the Global Amendment focus largely on technical corrections and clarifications with a few substantive changes. For additional reference materials and details of the process, visit ICANN's Global Amendment webpage[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…>.

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Call for Comments: ALAC Statement on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 2, 2017

June 2, 2017

Dear All, Please note the first draft ALAC Statement on the Revised ICANN Procedure for Handling WHOIS Conflicts with Privacy Law: Process and Next Steps is ready for your review. The draft, as well as pertinent resources that provide background to this Statement, can be found in its wiki workspace here https://community.icann.org/x/MgjfAw. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by 26 June 2017 at 23:59 UTC. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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