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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Implementation of IDN Variant Top Level Domains
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 8, 2013

July 8, 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 Implementation of IDN Variant Top Level Domains<https://community.icann.org/x/qyx-Ag>" 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 Implementation of IDN Variant Top Level Domains Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/qyx-Ag>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 24-June-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 Newsletter -- 5 July 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 8, 2013

July 8, 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 5 July 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week NGPC Progress on Addressing GAC Beijing Advice on New gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-03jul13-en.htm> On 2 July 2013, the the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) had its seventh meeting to discuss the GAC Beijing advice on New gTLDs. 3 July 2013 Last Contractual Hurdle Cleared in the Introduction of New Domain Names (Updated 5 July 2013)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-03jul13-en.htm> ICANN's New generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) program has reached another milestone with passage of the 2013 Registry Agreement (RA). 3 July 2013 African Union Commissioner to Address ICANN's Durban Public Meeting<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-02jul13-en.htm> Dr. Elham Ibrahim, the African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, will address the welcoming session of ICANN47 on 15 July in Durban, South Africa. 2 July 2013 Affirmation of Commitments Accountability and Transparency Review: Independent Expert – Request for Proposals<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-02jul13-en.htm> The Affirmation of Commitments (AOC) signed by ICANN establishes ongoing reviews of ICANN's Accountability and Transparency – http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/aoc/affirmation-of-commitments-30s…. 2 July 2013 Draft Final Report ccNSO Study Group on the Use of Country and Territory Names as TLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-02jul13-en.htm> The treatment of country and territory names as Top Level Domains is a topic that has been discussed by the ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, ALAC and the ICANN Board for a number of years. 2 July 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://durban47.icann.org/files/meetings/durban2013/durban47-logo-242x140-0…]<http://durban47.icann.org/> 14 - 18 July 2013: 47th International Public ICANN Meeting - Durban<http://durban47.icann.org/> About ICANN ICANN Bylaws<http://www.icann.org/en/general/bylaws.htm> Our bylaws are very important to us. They capture our mission of security, stability and accessibility, and compel the organization to be open and transparent. Learn more at www.ICANN.org<http://www.icann.org/>. Strategic Plan, 2012 - 2015<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> Adopted FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=91…>

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Webinar on Monday, 8 July - Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model
by At-Large Staff July 4, 2013

July 4, 2013

You are invited to interact with the Expert Working Group prior to the ICANN Meeting regarding their Initial Report by attending its webinar onMonday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC (time converter: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Explore+the+Draft+N ext+Generation+gTLD+Directory+Services+Model&iso=20130708T15&ah=1&am=30 <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Explore+the+Draft+ Next+Generation+gTLD+Directory+Services+Model&iso=20130708T15&ah=1&am=30> ). Background ICANN has embarked on an effort to reinvent today's WHOIS system. A significant milestone was reached on 24 June 2013 with the publication <https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services (EWG)'s initial report <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> for community input and comment. The initial report <http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-24jun13-en.htm> proposes a paradigm shift a new system in which gTLD registration data is collected, validated and disclosed for permissible purposes only, with some data elements being accessible only to authenticated requestors that are then held accountable for appropriate use. The EWG has identified the design features and principles that they believe are essential in this new system, and a proposed Model for the next generation data directory services to replace WHOIS. Your Input is Needed The Expert Working Group wishes to hear the Community's reaction to their recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/initial-repor t-24jun13-en.pdf> and has prepared a set of questions on which input would be especially useful to the group's ongoing work. The Expert Working Group also welcomes any additional feedback and requests that the Community submit their feedback by 12 August 2013. Community input, publicly available at:https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/responses-2 7jun13-en.htm <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/responses-27j un13-en.htm> , will be carefully considered as the Expert Working Group brings its work to a conclusion. In addition to the online questionnaire <https://www.icann.org/en/groups/other/gtld-directory-services/share-24jun13 -en.htm> and the EWG email list <applewebdata://3F977BB3-4E7A-42C6-9EBC-4A473FA35CAF/input-to-ewg@icann.org> , you have an opportunity to voice your comments and questions in Durban on Monday, 15 July <http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627> at 14:45-16:15 as well as on the upcoming webinar <https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24 jun13-en.htm> . Webinar Details On Monday¹s Webinar, the Expert Working Group will present the outcome of its work and open the floor for any questions or feedback. A recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. To receive dial-in details, please register via email to alice.jansen(a)icann.org <applewebdata://3F977BB3-4E7A-42C6-9EBC-4A473FA35CAF/alice.jansen@icann.org> by Monday, 8 July 12:00 UTC. Thanks, Best regards ICANN staff

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ICANN News Alert -- NGPC Progress on Addressing GAC Beijing Advice on New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 4, 2013

July 4, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-03jul13-en.htm ________________________________ NGPC Progress on Addressing GAC Beijing Advice on New gTLDs 3 July 2013 On 2 July 2013, the the ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) had its seventh meeting to discuss the GAC Beijing advice on New gTLDs. The Committee took the following actions: 1. Initial Protections for IGO Protections In the Beijing Communiqué, the GAC reiterated previous advice that "appropriate preventative initial protection for the IGO names and acronyms on the provided list be in place before any new gTLDs would launch." In response to a number of issues raised by the Board, the GAC noted in the Beijing Communiqué that it is "mindful of outstanding implementation issues" and that it is committed to "actively working with IGOs, the Board, and ICANN Staff to find a workable and timely way forward. In a 6 June 2013 response letter to the GAC on the IGO GAC Advice, the ICANN Board Chairman proposed that a small number of NGPC members and ICANN staff begin a dialogue with the GAC on these issues At its 2 July 2013 meeting, the NGPC passed a resolution confirming that the New gTLD Registry Agreement will require operators to provide appropriate preventative initial protection for the IGO identifiers. These protections will remain in place while the GAC, NGPC, ICANN Staff and community continue to actively work through outstanding implementation issues. More specifically, registry operators will implement temporary protections for the IGO names and acronyms on the "IGO List dated 22/03/2013" until the first meeting of the NGPC following the ICANN 47 Meeting in Durban. The Resolution provides temporary protections for IGOs while respecting the ongoing work on implementation issues. The IGO List is attached to the Resolution as Annex 1. If the NGPC and GAC do not reach an agreement on outstanding implementation issues for protecting IGO names and acronyms by the first meeting of the NGPC following the ICANN 47 meeting in Durban, and subject to any matters that arise during the discussions, registry operators will be required to protect only the IGO names (and not the acronyms) identified on the GAC's IGO List. 2. Category 1 Advice In the Beijing Communiqué, the GAC proposed Category 1 safeguard advice, which includes recommended restrictions and consumer protections for sensitive strings and regulated markets. The Category 1 Safeguard Advice is divided into three main sections. The first section provides five (5) items of advice that apply to "strings that are linked to regulated or professional sectors." The Beijing Communiqué identified a list of strings to which this advice applies. The second section provides three (3) additional pieces of advice that should apply to a limited subset of the strings noted in the GAC's list that are "associated with market sectors which have clear and/or or regulated entry requirements (such as: financial, gambling, professional services, environmental, health and fitness, corporate identifiers, and charity) in multiple jurisdictions…." The third section includes an additional requirement for applicants for the following strings: .fail, .gripe, .sucks and .wtf. On 23 April 2013, ICANN initiated a public comment forum to solicit input on how the NGPC should address GAC advice regarding safeguards applicable to broad categories of new gTLD strings http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/gac-safeguard-advice-23apr13-en…. The public comment forum closed on 4 June 2013. While many commenters voiced support for the Category 1 safeguard advice, many others submitting opposing comments. One overarching theme from the public comments was the need for additional clarity on the scope and intent of the Category 1 Safeguard Advice. After considering the community comments, the NGPC decided to begin a dialogue with the GAC during the ICANN Meeting in Durban to clarify the scope of the requirements provided in the Category 1 Safeguard Advice. The dialogue with the GAC on Category 1 will also include discussion of GAC's Category 2.1 Safeguard Advice regarding "Restricted Access" since that advice applies to the strings listed under Category 1. Pending the dialogue with the GAC, staff will defer moving forward with the contracting process for applicants who have applied for TLD strings listed in the GAC's Category 1 Safeguard Advice. 3. New gTLD Registry Agreement Finally, the NGPC considered the revised New gTLD Registry Agreement that will be entered into between ICANN and successful new gTLD applicants. The revised agreement is the result of several months of negotiations, formal community feedback (most recently during public comment forums initiated on 5 February 2013 on 29 April 2013), and meetings with various stakeholders and communities. The revisions include feedback from the ICANN community at the ICANN 46 Meeting on 7-11 April 2013 in Beijing as well as GAC advice issued in its Beijing Communiqué. After considering the comments received from the community, the NGPC determined that the revised New gTLD Registry Agreement included significant improvements in response to the concerns raised by the community. The Committee also noted that in response to the GAC's Beijing Communiqué, revisions were made to Specification 11 to implement the non-Category 1 safeguard advice (i.e., safeguards applicable to all strings and Category 2 safeguards). The revisions to Specification 11 incorporate standardized language to address the safeguard advice. Applicant-specific PICs will be included on a case-by-case basis to the extent not superseded by or inconsistent with the standard PICs included to address the GAC's Beijing Communiqué. The NGPC approved the form of the New gTLD Registry Agreement and authorized ICANN staff to take all necessary steps to implement it and to move forward with implementation of the New gTLD Program. The Agreement is attached to the Resolution as Annex 1; the complete Summary of Changes to the New gTLD Registry Agreement is attached to the Resolution as Annex 2; a redline of the current agreement as compared to the previous version dated 29 April 2013 is attached to the Resolution as Annex 3; and the Summary and Analysis of Public Comments is available at http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/report-comments-base-agreement-… [PDF, 338 KB]. All of the resolutions adopted at the 2 July 2013 NGPC meeting are posted at http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-02jul13…. A table summarizing NGPC Consideration of the GAC's Beijing Advice appears below: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-03jul13-en.htm#su… This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive Suite 300 | Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Email Marketing by [http://app.icontact.com/images/icontact_tryFree.gif] <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage Your Subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=24564788&l=6333&s=BCA3&m=91…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from LACRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 4, 2013

July 4, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom for 2014 from LACRALO. ***** QUESTION: Please place the candidates below (listed in alphabetical order by surname) in your order of preference from 1 to 5, with 1 being the most preferred and 5 being the least preferred, for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from LACRALO. * Carlos Aguirre * Humberto Carrasco * Vanda Scartezini ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg> and the At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 3-July-2013 23:59 UTC to 9-July-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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from NARALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from NARALO. ***** QUESTION: Do you endorse Louis Houle for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from NARALO? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg> and the At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 3-July-2013 23:59 UTC to 9-July-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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from EURALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from EURALO. ***** QUESTION: Do you endorse Veronica Cretu for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from EURALO? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg> and the At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 3-July-2013 23:59 UTC to 9-July-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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from APRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from APRALO. ***** QUESTION: Please place the candidates below (listed in alphabetical order by surname) in your order of preference from 1 to 3, with 1 being the most preferred and 3 being the least preferred, for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from APRALO. * Ali AlMeshal * Gunela Astbrink * Satish Babu ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg> and the At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 3-July-2013 23:59 UTC to 9-July-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 ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from AFRALO
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from AFRALO. ***** QUESTION: Do you endorse Fatimata Seye Sylla for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for 2014 from AFRALO? ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the At-Large ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments 2013 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/H5pwAg> and the At-Large New SOIs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/jg8QAg>. Please note that the poll will be open from 3-July-2013 23:59 UTC to 9-July-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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Fwd: [Soac-infoalert] Community Comment Opportunity - SOAC Chairs Alert
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond July 3, 2013

July 3, 2013

Dear all, FYI -- this is the much awaited Geographical Regions Review Working Group Final report. Please note that the WG has been kind to our community in leaving enough time to comment *after* the Durban ICANN meeting (90 days!) - this is very welcome indeed! Kind regards, Olivier -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [Soac-infoalert] Community Comment Opportunity - SOAC Chairs Alert Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 13:44:09 -0700 From: Robert Hoggarth <robert.hoggarth(a)*.org> To: soac-infoalert(a)icann.org <soac-infoalert(a)*.org> CC: David Archbold <david.archbold(a)*.ky> Dear SO-AC Leaders, On behalf of Chair David Archbold and members of the Geographic Regions Review Working Group, this email is to formally alert you of the opportunity to review and provide comments on recommendation the Working Group plans to make to the ICANN Board about the application and future use of the ICANN Geographic Regions framework. The Working Group was formed by the Board to (1) identify the different purposes for which ICANN's Geographic Regions are used; (2) determine whether the uses of ICANN's Geographic Regions (as currently defined, or at all) continue to meet the requirements of the relevant stakeholders; and (3) submit proposals for community and Board consideration relating to the current and future uses and definition of the ICANN Geographic Regions. A full record of the Working Group's past reports and public workshops and presentations can be found at the Working Group's Confluence Wiki space <https://community.icann.org/display/georegionwg/Geographic+Regions+Review+W…>. At various times over the past few years, the ALAC, ASO, ccNSO, GAC and GNSO communities have graciously supplied representatives to serve on the Working Group. As a result, according the WG Charter, your communities now have the opportunity to review and provide formal comments on the Working Group's recommendations before they are submitted to the ICANN Board. Those recommendations are provided in a 24-page Final Report. The Final Report is posted on the ICANN.org web site here - http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-22jun13-en.htm. Because of the time pressures caused by the upcoming Public Meeting, the Working Group is providing a full 90 days _after_ the conclusion of the Durban meeting for your communities to discuss the Final Report recommendations and, if you choose, to submit a written statement back to the Working Group. Please advise me when you or your community have made a decision about providing any feedback so that I can inform the Working Group to prepare for such a communication. By my calculations, the 90-day review period will end on 17 October 2013. If you would like more information on the Working Group's effort and it's specific recommendations, the Working Group will host a community workshop mid-day on Thursday July 18 during the upcoming ICANN Public Meeting in Durban, South Africa (see - http://durban47.icann.org/node/39833) Working Group members have also agreed to make themselves available to you as needed for subsequent briefings or information sharing. I am happy to work to arrange a briefing from Dave Archbold or one of the Working Group members if you would like. Please contact me if you have any questions about this matter. I'll be happy to provide clarification or insights about the process to date. Best regards, Rob

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