- ALAC-Announce - lists.icann.org

ICANN News Alert -- Update Regarding Call for Volunteers to Evaluate Metrics Related to Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 18, 2013

Sept. 18, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm ________________________________ Update Regarding Call for Volunteers to Evaluate Metrics Related to Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice 17 September 2013 Volunteers needed by 15 October 2013 ICANN is revising its previous call for volunteers<http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/cctrt/call-for-volunteers-16aug13-…> to clarify that: 1) The actual Affirmation of Commitments (AoC) review of Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) will not occur until the AoC requirement has been met ('If and when new gTLDs … have been in operation for one year, ICANN will organize a review that will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness..")1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#foot1>; and 2) That the current metrics and data gathering advice for which volunteers have been requested, will be separated from a future call for volunteers to serve on a CCT Review Team, which will give volunteers more certainty regarding the timing of their commitment. The group of volunteers to be convened this year will serve for a limited duration and scope—focusing exclusively on evaluating the proposed metrics for data gathering to support a future AoC review. As this will be a precursor to help inform the future review, the volunteer team for this initial activity will be referred to as the "Implementation Advisory Group for Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice." The Implementation Advisory Group for CCT is expected to conduct its work December 2013 – July 2014 (estimated time). The Affirmation of Commitments CCT Review Team will be organized "If and when new gTLDs … have been in operation for one year," and the dates have not yet been established. Similar to previous AoC reviews, a call for volunteers will be issued for the CCT Review at the appropriate time and individuals who served on the CCT Independent Advisory Group are welcome to apply; they are not obligated to participate. The CCT Review, as stipulated by the AoC, "will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness of (a) the application and evaluation process, and (b) safeguards put in place to mitigate issues involved in the introduction or expansion." The work of the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT, and the subsequent data gathered, will help inform the review, along with other relevant research and data gathering that the review team deems useful. Interested in volunteering? Individuals interested in serving on the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT are encouraged to email iag-cct(a)icann.org<mailto:iag-cct@icann.org> by 15 October 2013. The work of this group is detailed below and involves developing recommendations for the set of metrics to be collected by ICANN in preparation for a future review relating to New gTLDs1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#foot1>. Once the proposed metrics are delivered to the Board, the Implementation Advisory Group's work will be concluded. As directed by the Board, ICANN will develop the systems and collect the metrics approved through this process. The Implementation Advisory Group for CCT will be responsible for: 1. Evaluating the feasibility, utility and cost-effectiveness of adopting the recommendations of the GNSO Council<http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/robinson-to-icann-board-11jan13-en.…> [PDF, 203 KB] and the At-Large Advisory Committee<http://atlarge.icann.org/correspondence/statement-new-gtld-metrics-11apr13-…> [PDF, 491 KB] (ALAC) with respect to the metrics to be used in conducting the review; 2. Evaluating other inputs, including historical data regarding metrics used to evaluate earlier rounds of new gTLDs (2000, 2004); 3. Engaging in outreach with the GNSO, ALAC and other interested ICANN stakeholders on the proposed metrics; 4. Evaluating the staff analysis to be delivered to the CCT Implementation Advisory on the feasibility and utility of each of the proposed metrics, and whether the implementation costs are reasonable in light of the value of the information to be revealed; 5. Proposing to ICANN a set of metrics to be compiled by ICANN in advance of the AoC review of the New gTLDs, if and when such review team is to be convened. Where the Implementation Advisory Group's proposed metrics differ from those recommended by the GNSO Council or the ALAC, the Group is expected to consult with the GNSO and ALAC to share its rationale, and determine whether the collective set of metrics recommended by the Group sufficiently address the goals of the GNSO and the ALAC. In line with these requirements, ICANN invites interested individuals to volunteer to serve on the Implementation Advisory Group for CCT by sending an email to iag-cct(a)icann.org<mailto:iag-cct@icann.org> by 15 October 2013. The Advisory Group will be conducted in a public, transparent manner and membership is open to any interested Community member. The work of the Implementation Advisory Group is expected to be conducted via conference calls and emails. ________________________________ 1<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-17sep13-en.htm#note1> Affirmation of Commitments, 9.3: "ICANN will ensure that as it contemplates expanding the top-level domain space, the various issues that are involved (including competition, consumer protection, security, stability and resiliency, malicious abuse issues, sovereignty concerns, and rights protection) will be adequately addressed prior to implementation. If and when new gTLDs (whether in ASCII or other language character sets) have been in operation for one year, ICANN will organize a review that will examine the extent to which the introduction or expansion of gTLDs has promoted competition, consumer trust and consumer choice, as well as effectiveness of (a) the application and evaluation process, and (b) safeguards put in place to mitigate issues involved in the introduction or expansion. ICANN will organize a further review of its execution of the above commitments two years after the first review, and then no less frequently than every four years." 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=92…>

1 0

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>." ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Confusingly Similar gTLDs Workspace. Please note that the poll will be open from 17-September-2013 23:59 UTC to 24-September-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>

1 0

ICANN Policy Update -- September 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> Policy Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update Volume 13, Issue 8 — September 2013 ________________________________ Contents Across ICANN 1. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#1> ASO 1. Program Committee Formed in Preparation for ICANN 48<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#2> ccNSO 1. Montenegro is 139th ccNSO Member<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#3> 2. Two New ccNSO Councilors<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#4> GNSO 1. WHOIS Technical Survey Final Report Published<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#5> 2. Renewed Call for Volunteers: Drafting Team to Develop Charter for a GNSO Working Group on GNSO Metrics & Reporting<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#6> At-Large 1. ALAC Submits Five Policy Advice Statements in early August and mid-September<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#7> 2. At-Large Community Expands to 157 At-Large Structures<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#8> GAC 1. GAC Membership Increases to 129<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#9> RSSAC 1. RSSAC Restructure Progresses<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#10> SSAC 1. SSAC Publishes Comment on ICANN's Initial Report from the Expert Working Group on Next Generation Directory Services<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-sep13-en.htm#11> 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=92…>

1 0

VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (183) ISOC Nigeria
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 17, 2013

Sept. 17, 2013

Dear All, The regional advice from AFRALO regarding ALS Applicant (183) ISOC Nigeria 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 AFRALO for ALS Applicant (183) ISOC Nigeria be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. ***** Please note that this vote will be open from 17th September 2013 23:59 UTC until 24th September 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> _______________________________________________ ALAC-Announce mailing list ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce At-Large Official Site: http://www.atlarge.icann.org

1 0

ICANN Newsletter -- 13 September 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 16, 2013

Sept. 16, 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 13 September 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12sep13-en.htm> The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) met on 10 September 2013 and, among other things, reached a decision regarding the GAC's further advice on new gTLDs. 12 September 2013 Consultation on gTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10sep13-en.htm> A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). 10 September 2013 Implementing a Two-Panel String Similarity Review Process in the IDN ccTLD Fast Track<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-09sep13-en.htm> On 27 June 2013, the ICANN Board approved the proposed amendments of the Internationalized Domain Names (IDN) country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Fast Track Process Final Implementation Plan (FIP). 9 September 2013 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-09sep13-en.htm> A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Country-Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD). 9 September 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/files/meetings/buenosaires2013/buenosaires48…]<http://buenosaires48.icann.org/> 17-21 November 2013: 48th International Public ICANN Meeting - Buenos Aires<http://buenosaires48.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=92…>

1 0

CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Confusingly Similar gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 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 Confusingly Similar gTLDs<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>" 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 Confusingly Similar gTLDs Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/1AuMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 16-Monday-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>

1 0

ICANN News Alert -- NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 13, 2013

Sept. 13, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12sep13-en.htm ________________________________ NGPC Takes Action on GAC Durban Advice on New gTLDs 12 September 2013 The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) met on 10 September 2013 and, among other things, reached a decision regarding the GAC's further advice<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-01aug13-en> on new gTLDs. The GAC conveyed its advice to the NGPC in its Durban Communiqué<https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/27132037/Final_GAC_Communique…> [PDF, 103 KB], issued on 18 July 2013. Applicants submitted responses to the advice on 23 August 2013. At its most recent meeting, the NGPC adopted the Durban Scorecard, available at Annex 1<http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-new-gtld-annex-1…> [PDF, 119 KB], disposing of all of the GAC's further advice with one exception – the NGPC indicated it would take action on the advice concerning the .amazon string at a future meeting. The NGPC also discussed the remaining open items from the Beijing Communiqué. These include the advice pertaining to protections for IGO names and acronyms; Category 1 Safeguard advice; and Category 2 advice with respect to exclusive access registries. The NGPC and staff are working with the GAC to identify a time and place for further dialogue on these items. The NGPC will next meet on 28.09.2013 and will provide a further update following that meeting. The New gTLD evaluation and objection processes remains on track while the NGPC continues its deliberations. The NGPC is prioritizing its work in order to allow the greatest number of applications to move forward as soon as possible. We will continue to provide updates on the NGPC's progress in responding to the GAC Beijing and Durban Advice. 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=92…>

1 0

CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 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 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures<https://community.icann.org/x/QwqMAg>" 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 Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and Procedures Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/QwqMAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 18-September-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>

1 0

VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/Rules+of+Procedure>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Rules of Procedure E-mail Guide 2013-08-26 Motion: Alan Greenberg Second: Rinalia Abdul Rahim and Eduardo Diaz Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 86.67 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** Additional information on this final paper can be found on the Rules of Procedure Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/kIYi>. We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi and Yaovi Atohoun We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=3391XRGx6Uf8frkkPay3cNtz 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>a

1 1

VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Sept. 11, 2013

Sept. 11, 2013

Dear All, With 13 out of 14 ALAC Members having voted on the "ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements<https://community.icann.org/x/11Z-Ag>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements<https://community.icann.org/x/11Z-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ALAC Statement on the Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements As at Poll close: Tuesday 10 September 2013 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 13 · Group size: 14 · Percentage voted: 92.86 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 13 100.00 Holly Raiche, Carlton Samuels, Eduardo Diaz, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Natalia Enciso, Dev Anand Teelucksingh, Sandra Hoferichter, Evan Leibovitch, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Alan Greenberg, Rinalia Abdul Rahim, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Jean-Jacques Subrenat 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Titi Akinsanmi We can confirm that the following members abstained in this vote. For those that have abstained, would you like to provide an explanation of why you abstained? n/a You may review the results independently under: http://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=33967M4dSTCKZyYJBKNV7SGY 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>a

1 0