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ICANN News Alert -- Policy Implementation Update
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 2, 2016

June 2, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-06-01-en ________________________________ Policy Implementation Update 1 June 2016 ICANN announces the implementation of amendments to the Transfer Policy and the Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP). The amended Transfer Policy is applicable to all gTLD names and ICANN-accredited registrars. The amended TDRP is applicable to all gTLD names, ICANN-accredited registrars, and registries. These new requirements will take effect and will be enforced by ICANN beginning on 1 December 2016. History The GNSO Council unanimously voted to approve the consensus policy recommendations of the IRTP Working Group C on 17 October 2012. The ICANN Board adopted the recommendations<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/prelim-report-2012-12-20-en#…> of the GNSO Council on 20 December 2012. ICANN worked in consultation with the GNSO Implementation Review Team, which was formed as directed by the GNSO Council to work with ICANN, to ensure that the resultant implementation fulfills the intentions of the approved policy recommendations. The draft policy went through public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-c-2015-03-30-en> on 30 March 2015. The updates were announced<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-09-24-en> on 24 September 2015. Following subsequent feedback from members of the ICANN community, ICANN has updated the text of the Transfer Policy to address concerns and provided additional time for registrars to implement the revised Transfer Policy. The GNSO Council unanimously adopted the recommendations of the IRTP Working Group D on 15 October 2014. The ICANN Board adopted the recommendations<https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2015-02-12-en#1.d> of the IRTP Part D Working Group on 12 February 2015. The Implementation Review Team in conjunction with ICANN staff worked together to develop a revised Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP) as well as a revised Transfer Policy. The draft policy went through public comment<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/irtp-d-implementation-2015-11-10-en> on 10 November 2015. Updates The updates to the Transfer Policy include: 1. Registrars must deny an inter-registrar transfer request if the registrar imposed a 60-day inter-registrar transfer lock following a Change of Registrant, and the Registered Name Holder did not opt out of the lock. 2. The definition of Material Change, as it relates to a Change of Registrant, has been clarified. 3. The required information in the notification to the Prior and New Registrant has been modified. 4. Registrars must deny an inter-registrar transfer in the event of a URS proceeding that the registrar has been informed of. A redline version of the Transfer Policy showing changes can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/transfer-policy-redline-25may16… [PDF, 552 KB] An updated version of the Transfer Policy can be found here: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en The updates to the TDRP include: 1. New definitions have been added. 2. Registrars must file TDRP complaints with ICANN-approved dispute resolution providers and can no longer file TDRP complaints with registries. 3. The statute of limitations to file a TDRP Complaint has been changed from 6 months to 12 months. 4. The updated enumerated reasons for denying an inter-registrar transfer in the Transfer Policy have been added to the TDRP. 5. Transfers from a Gaining Registrar to a third registrar, and all other subsequent transfers, are invalid if the Dispute Resolution Panel decides that the Gaining Registrar acquired the domain name(s) through an Invalid Transfer. 6. In the event the Dispute Resolution Panel determines that an Invalid Transfer occurred, the domain shall be transferred back to the registrar that was the Registrar of Record immediately prior to the Invalid Transfer. 7. TDRP Providers must publish TDRP decisions. A redline version of the TDRP can be found here: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/tdrp-redline-25may16-en.pdf [PDF, 370 KB]. An updated version of the TDRP can be found here: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/tdrp-2016-06-01-en. Questions about these policy changes may be directed to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>.

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New Public Comment: Proposed Amendments to Base New gTLD Registry Agreement Follow Updates
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Proposed Amendments to Base New gTLD Registry Agreement Follow Updates' has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-amend-new-gtld-agreement-201… Public comment will end on 13 July 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-proposed-amend-new-gtld-agreement-31may16(a)icann.org. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/uBiOAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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 -- ICANN, RySG Propose Amendment to New gTLD Registry Agreement
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-05-31-en ________________________________ ICANN, RySG Propose Amendment to New gTLD Registry Agreement 31 May 2016 ICANN today issued for public comment a proposed amendment to the base New gTLD Registry Agreement<https://newgtlds.icann.org/sites/default/files/agreements/agreement-approve…>. The public comment period ends 13 July 2016. Comment now<https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposed-amend-new-gtld-agreement-201…>. The amendment proposed today reflects over 18 months of negotiations between representatives of ICANN and the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG). These negotiations were conducted pursuant to Section 7.7 of the base agreement. The RySG initiated the process. Following the conclusion of the public comment period, ICANN and the RySG working group for these negotiations will consider the comments and submit the proposed final version of the amendment for approval by registry operators and the ICANN board (see Section 7.6 of the registry agreement). If these approvals are obtained, the amendment will become effective upon 60 days notice from ICANN to the registry operators. Read the blog post<https://www.icann.org/news/blog/amending-the-new-gtld-registry-agreement>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you have to type an address into your computer - a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation and a community with participants from all over the world. ICANN and its community help keep the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It also promotes competition and develops policy for the top-level of the Internet's naming system and facilitates the use of other unique Internet identifiers. For more information please visit: www.icann.org<https://www.icann.org/>.

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ICANN Newsletter -- 27 May 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 1, 2016

June 1, 2016

[ICANN]<http://www.icann.org/> ICANN Weekly Newsletter News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/Week ending 27 May 2016 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Draft Restated Articles of Incorporation<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-05-27-en> 27 May 2016 ICANN Hires DNS Expert to Lead Research<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-05-25-en> 25 May 2016 Call for Expressions of Interest for 2017 Nominating Committee Chair and Chair-Elect<https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-05-24-en> 24 May 2016 Kenya to Host ICANN's African Regional Engagement Office<https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2016-05-24-en> 24 May 2016 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [ICANN 56 | Helsinki]27-30 June 2016: 56th International Public ICANN Meeting - Helsinki<https://meetings.icann.org/en/helsinki56> 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, 2016 - 2020<http://www.icann.org/en/planning/> ICANN FY16 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/opplan.htm>

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IMPORTANT Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program 2016 - "ccTLD Delegation and Relegation before and after the IANA Transition"
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Dear All, This is an invitation to attend the fifth Webinar of the new At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2016 on the topic: “ccTLD Delegation and Relegation before and after the IANA transition”. This webinar will be hosted by Bart Boswinkel<https://www.icann.org/profiles/bart-boswinkel> who will be your trainer for this specific session. This webinar is scheduled on Friday 03 June 2016 from 13:00-14:00 UTC (60 minutes) . For other times: http://tinyurl.com/h5znd5z The draft agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/DBeOAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference IDs: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 http://adigo.com/icann/ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2016: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/a5xlAw> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png] One World, One Internet

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UPDATE 1/ GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 30 May - 03 June 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 30 May- 03 June 2016. Update 1: Tuesday, 01 June 2016 Added: 14:00 UTC: EURALO Bylaws Taskforce Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 30 May 2016 None Tuesday 31 May 2016 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg Wednesday 01 June 2016 14:00 UTC: EURALO Bylaws Taskforce https://community.icann.org/x/GBeOAw 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 18:30 UTC: (At-Large) AFRALO Monthly Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/AgmOAw 22:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/Jgp1Aw Thursday 02 June 2016 13:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter Drafting Team https://community.icann.org/x/px6AAw 15:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) Cross Community Committee on Accessibility call https://community.icann.org/x/ERaOAw Friday 03 June 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC :staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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> [unknown.png]

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Request for Input - Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Dear All, GNSO Policy Development Process Working Group (PDP WG) on the Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs sent a request for input to ICANN's Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, and GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies. Please see the details here: https://community.icann.org/x/SBeOAw. The PDP WG would like to gather comments prior to ICANN56 but no later than 05 July, and the GNSO Secretariat team<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> will forward input to the PDP WG. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC provides input to PDP WGs and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a input on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting a response to this PDP WG on behalf of the ALAC, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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New Public Comment: Draft Restated Articles of Incorporation
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 31, 2016

May 31, 2016

Dear All, This is to let you know that the Public Comment on the ‘Draft Restated Articles of Incorporation' has now gone live: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/draft-restated-articles-incorporation…. Public comment will end on 06 July 2016 23:59 UTC. During this period, anyone can submit comment via comments-draft-restated-articles-incorporation-27may16(a)icann.org. As an advisory committee of ICANN, the ALAC submits Statements on Public Comment and advises on policy matters related to the interest of Internet users worldwide. Not just limited to the 15 ALAC members, members from the wider At-Large community are welcome to draft a Statement on behalf of the ALAC. If you are interested in drafting an ALAC Statement on this Public Comment, kindly contact staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Staff will follow up and help you understand the procedure. Additionally, the wiki workspace for developing a potential ALAC Statement is here: https://community.icann.org/x/PheOAw. All pertinent resources for this public comment can also be found there. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: Candidate Endorsement: ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom from AFRALO, APRALO, EURALO, LACRALO and NARALO (2016 AGM - 2017 AGM)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016

Dear All, Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that an endorsement vote be held by the ALAC on the ALAC Voting Delegates to the NomCom from AFRALO, APRALO, EURALO, LACRALO and NARALO. Please note that this vote only concerns the 15 ALAC members. The poll will be open from 27 May 2016 at 23:59 UTC to 03 June 2016 at 23:59 UTC. *** QUESTION: Do you endorse the following candidates for the position of ALAC Voting Delegate to the NomCom for the period of one year beginning at the end of the ICANN57 in October 2016? * Dave Kissoondoyal for AFRALO * Amir Qayyum for APRALO * Sandra Hoferichter for EURALO * José Ovidio Salgueiro for LACRALO * Eduardo Diaz for NARALO - Yes - No *** Additional information can be found at the 2016 ALAC and RALO Elections, Selections and Appointments. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Website: atlarge.icann.org Facebook: facebook.com/icannatlarge Twitter: @ICANNAtLarge

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GNSO and At-Large Calls - Week of 30 May - 03 June 2016
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 27, 2016

May 27, 2016

Hello All, Please find below the list of At-Large and GNSO WG meetings in which At-Large members are participants for the week of 30 May- 03 June 2016. Updates will follow as Doodles close. Monday 30 May 2016 None Tuesday 31 May 2016 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Next-Gen RDS PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/rjJ-Ag 19:00 UTC: CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability https://community.icann.org/x/ogDxAg Wednesday 01 June 2016 16:00 UTC: (GNSO) Review of all Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in all gTLDs PDP Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/wCWAAw 18:30 UTC: (At-Large) AFRALO Monthly Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/AgmOAw 22:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Working Group https://community.icann.org/x/Jgp1Aw Thursday 02 June 2016 13:00 UTC: (GNSO) New gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG Charter Drafting Team https://community.icann.org/x/px6AAw 15:00 UTC: CWG IANA Stewardship Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/37fhAg 18:00 UTC: (At-Large) Cross Community Committee on Accessibility call https://community.icann.org/x/ERaOAw Friday 03 June 2016 none Please confirm your dial-out requests or apology notice to: For GNSO calls: GNSO Secretariats gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> For At-Large calls or ALAC :staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> For CWG IANA Stewardship Brenda.Brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:Brenda.brewer@icann.org> For CCWG on Enhancing ICANN Accountability:acct-staff@icann.org<mailto:acct-staff@icann.org> For CCWG-IG desiree.cabrera(a)icann.org<mailto:desiree.cabrera@icann.org> Thank you. Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yeşim Nazlar 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> [unknown.png]

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