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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALS Application (173) Internet Society Philippine Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from APRALO on ALS Application (173) Internet Society Philippine Chapter 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 APRALO for ALS Application (173) Internet Society Philippine Chapter be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 21-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC until 07-Jan-2013 23:59 UTC. 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: ALS Application (175) dotHIV
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from EURALO on ALS Application ALS Application (175) dotHIV 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 ALS Application (175) dotHIV Inclusion be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 21-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC until 07-Jan-2013 23:59 UTC. 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: ALS Application (159) National Association for Digital Inclusion
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from LACRALO on ALS Application (159) National Association for Digital Inclusion 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 LACRALO for ALS Application (159) National Association for Digital Inclusion be accepted? The regional advice was to NOT accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 21-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC until 07-Jan-2013 23:59 UTC. 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: ALS Application (158) Association of Notary Public Professionals of Uruguay
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from LACRALO on ALS Application (158) Association of Notary Public Professionals of Uruguay 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 LACRALO for ALS Application (158) Association of Notary Public Professionals of Uruguay be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** An email with background information on the applications has recently been sent to the ALAC-internal list. Please note that this vote will be open from 21-Dec-2012 23:59 UTC until 07-Jan-2013 23:59 UTC. 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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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Pre-Delegation Testing Services for the New gTLD Program - Selection of Provider
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

From: ICANN News Alert <communications(a)icann.org<mailto:communications@icann.org>> Date: Friday, December 21, 2012 5:22 PM To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Pre-Delegation Testing Services for the New gTLD Program - Selection of Provider [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21dec12-en.htm ________________________________ Pre-Delegation Testing Services for the New gTLD Program - Selection of Provider 21 December 2012 ICANN is pleased to announce that it has selected Stiftelsen för Internetinfrastruktur (.SE)<https://www.iis.se/> as the provider of Pre-Delegation Testing services for the new gTLD Program. The provider is the registry operator for the .se ccTLD (Sweden) with a long and proven track of technical capability, operations excellence, and significant experience in the industry. The purpose of the Pre-Delegation Testing is to verify that the applicant has met its commitment to establish registry operations in accordance with the technical and operational criteria described in the gTLD Applicant Guidebook (AGB). Each applicant will be required to complete Pre-Delegation Testing as a prerequisite to delegation into the root zone. The test elements cover both DNS server infrastructure and registry system operations. The Pre-Delegation Testing process is described in the gTLD Applicant Guidebook<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/guidebook-full-04jun12-en.pdf> [PDF, 5.88 MB], Section 5.2. About Stiftelsen för Internetinfrastruktur (.SE): The Internet Infrastructure Foundation (.SE) is an independent organization for the benefit of the public that acts to promote the positive development of the Internet in Sweden. .SE is responsible for the Internet's Swedish top-level domain, .se, encompassing domain name registration, and the administration and technical operation of the national domain name registry. Proceeds from domain name registrations are used to finance initiatives that promote the development of the Internet in Sweden, through proprietary operations and the financing of independent projects. The service provider was selected out of a process of consideration in accordance with the Request for Proposals<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30oct12-en.htm> issued on 30 October 2012. Requirements for candidate service providers included: a demonstrated understanding of the critical registry functions (i.e., DNS, DNSSEC, EPP, Whois, Data escrow), operational experience necessary to deliver the testing services, ability to scale up on request, and experience designing, building, and operating robust and secure systems. ICANN received competitive proposals from several qualified firms, and is pleased to select .SE as the Pre-Delegation Testing provider for the new gTLD program. 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=90…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

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 Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition<https://community.icann.org/x/0oFZAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. Additional information on this Statement is available on the At-Large Report of the GNSO WG on Consumer Trust, Consumer Choice, and Competition Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0oFZAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 07-January-2013 00:00 UTC. A vote is to commence after comments have been collected. 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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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 22, 2012

Dec. 22, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the eight questions being asked by the GNSO Council on its recently initiated Policy Development Process (PDP) on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)<http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/protection-igo-names.htm>. The comments gathered will be used in the development the ALAC Statement on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO)<https://community.icann.org/x/5IFQAg>. The questions are as follows: 1. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> What kinds of entities should be considered for Special Protections at the top and second level in all gTLDs (existing and new)?<https://community.icann.org/x/z4JZAg> 2. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> What facts or law are you aware of which might form an objective basis for Special Protections under International Treaties/Domestic Laws for IGOs, INGOs as they may relate to gTLDs and the DNS?<https://community.icann.org/x/04JZAg> 3. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> Do you have opinions about what criteria should be used for Special Protection of the IGO and INGO identifiers?<https://community.icann.org/x/1IJZAg> 4. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> Do you think there are substantive differences between the RCRC/IOC and IGOs and INGOs?<https://community.icann.org/x/1YJZAg> 5. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> Should appropriate Special Protections at the top and second level for the identifiers of IGOs and INGOs be made?<https://community.icann.org/x/24JZAg> 6. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> In addition, should Special Protections for the identifiers of IGOs and INGOs at the second level be in place for the initial round of new gTLDs?<https://community.icann.org/x/34JZAg> 7. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> Should the current Special Protections provided to the RCRC and IOC names at the top and second level of the initial round for new gTLDs be made permanent in all gTLDs and if not, what specific recommendations for appropriate Special Protections (if any) do you have?<https://community.icann.org/x/AINZAg> 8. <https://community.icann.org/display/alacpolicydev/At-Large+Protection+of+IG…> At-Large Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO) Question 8 Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/3YJZAg> Additional information is available on the Protection of IGO and INGO Identifiers in all gTLDs (IGO-INGO) Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/5IFQAg>. Please submit any comments on each question's corresponding workspace using the comments function by 08-January-2012 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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FW: CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Demarche to ICANN
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "ALAC Demarche to ICANN<https://community.icann.org/x/T4FQAg>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The current draft can be found on the At-Large ALAC Demarche to ICANN Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/T4FQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 20-December-2012 12:00 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. 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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DOODLE / R3 WEBINAR: "Making ICANN Relevant, Responsive and Respected"
by At-Large Staff Dec. 18, 2012

Dec. 18, 2012

Dear All, The Internet faces serious challenges, which will become even more momentous in the coming years. In order to meet these challenges in a meaningful way, ICANN, as the custodian of the domain name system, will need to improve its accountability and efficiency. The ALAC (At-Large Advisory Committee) of ICANN has published a White Paper entitled "Making ICANN Relevant, Responsive and Respected <http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/at-large-r3-white-paper-20nov12 -en.htm> " (R3), drafted by the ALAC's Future Challenges Working Group (FCWG). The ALAC is organizing a webinar to expand the exchange of views beyond the initial ALAC circle, in time for ICANN-46 in Beijing where it will be discussed, and suggestions will be made on the way forward. The discussion will be moderated by Evan Leibovitch and Jean-Jacques Subrenat, co-chairs of the FCWG. Please complete the attached Doodle poll to find a suitable time on Wednesday, 19 December 2012: http://doodle.com/w5v97bsk47fd3bra If you require interpretation for this call, please note the language next to your name on the Doodle poll - example: ³name² + (ES) or (FR). Interpretation will only be provided if there is sufficient demand (3 or more requests). This Doodle poll will close on Monday, 17 December 2012 at 1200 UTC - the time will be announced shortly thereafter. Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org One World, One Internet

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RAA Negotiations Update - December 2012
by At-Large Staff Dec. 17, 2012

Dec. 17, 2012

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-14dec12-en.htm RAA Negotiations Update December 2012 14 December 2012 Over many months of negotiations, ICANN and the Registrars have made significant progress in negotiating the 12 recommendations from law enforcement authorities on improvements to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement. At ICANN's October 2012 meeting in Toronto, the negotiation teams described the agreements in principle on 11 of the 12 key law enforcement-recommended improvements, including the establishment of an abuse point of contact at each registrar; enhanced requirements to maintain updated information with ICANN; and robust data retention requirements. The documents posted in advance of the Toronto meeting also reflect the progress made with respect to the amendment topics proposed by the GNSO and ALAC. On one of the more complex items within the negotiations the institution of validation and verification requirements on Whois data submitted by registrants much progress has been made towards outlining an initial Whois verification process. However, a fundamental area of difference still remains between ICANN and the registrars, and agreement in principle has not been reached on this remaining topic. ICANN and the registrars have jointly initiated work on the development of a strawman for a Proxy/Privacy Service Provider Accreditation Program. The working team hosted a session on this topic at ICANN's Public Meeting in Toronto to start soliciting community input into what such a program should encompass. While much progress has been made on the recommendations provided by law enforcement, the GNSO and the ALAC, additional items remain for ICANN and the registrars to discuss. Both ICANN and the registrars have additional proposed changes which have not yet been negotiated. As previously discussed, it has been ICANN's position that the negotiations on key topics within the law enforcement recommendations need to come to resolution prior to concluding negotiations on these additional areas. In Toronto, ICANN's new President and CEO, Fadi Chehadé, announced to the community that the changes to the RAA are one of his top priorities, and assured the community of his focus on this work. While in Toronto, an ambitious schedule was set out for the completion of the RAA negotiations, including the posting of a proposed RAA for public comment before the end of 2012. Since the Toronto meeting, the President and CEO has been working closely with ICANN staff to gain a deeper understanding of the RAA negotiation topics. The substantial amount of work spent on the Trademark Clearinghouse for the New gTLD Program as well as the organizational work to meet the operational excellence goals has pushed the RAA negotiations into December. While the registrars and ICANN explored potential dates for negotiation in December 2012, both sides have agreed that between holidays, difficult travel schedules and the ICANN Prioritization Draw for New gTLDs, a December meeting is not feasible. Therefore, negotiations will resume in January 2013, and the anticipated date for publication of a draft RAA for community comment will be announced in January as well. ICANN thanks the registrars for their continued engagement in this negotiation process. ********* 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 One World, One Internet

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