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ICANN News Alert -- Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for Buenos Aires Meeting
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 12, 2013

Aug. 12, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12aug13-en.htm ________________________________ Fellowship Program Brings Global Voices Together at ICANN | Fellows Announced for Buenos Aires Meeting 12 August 2013 35 fellows from 27 countries have been selected to participate in ICANN's Fellowship program at the 48th Public Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, 17-21 November 2013. Twelve of the fellows are alumni from at least one of the past 19 programs, 15 are first-time attendees to an ICANN meeting, and 8 have attended meetings in past but are fellows for the first time. The fellows represent all sectors of society including civil, government, academia, business, not-for-profit and user groups. The country code supporting groups are also represented. Here is the list of selected fellows: * Adrian Quesada Rodriguez – Costa Rica * Ahmed Bakhat Masood – Pakistan * Ali Almeshal – Bahrain * Andreas Sifiso Diamini – Swaziland * Ann Ibrahim – Egypt * Beatriz Rodriguez – Uruguay * Bikram Shrestha – Nepal * Bryton Focus – United Republic of Tanzania * Claudia Giuliana Silva Jauregui – Peru * Craig Nesty – Dominica * Edwin Opare – Ghana * Emani Fakaotimanava-Lui – Niue * Kinfemicheal Yilma Desta – Ethiopia * Hassan Zaheer – Pakistan * Hossam Hassan – Egypt * Hugo Alexander Cuenca Espinosa – Ecuador * Leon Felipe Sanchez Ambia – Mexico * Lianna Galstyan – Armenia * Maria Sofia Zerbino Rachetti – Uruguay * Marilia Maciel – Brazil * Mauricio Oviedo Calderon – Costa Rica * Mohamed Adas – West Bank and Gaza * Mohamed Elshaikh – Sudan * Natalie Rose – Jamaica * Noha Fathy – Egypt * Ping Yang – People's Republic of China * Roxana Radu – Romania * Samson Yoseph Esayas – Ethiopia * Sequera Maricarmen – Paraguay * Shahzad Ahmad – Pakistan * Victoria Rosca – Moldova * Vivek Goyal – India * Walid Al-Saqaf – Yemen * Xandra Fong – Fiji * Zheng Wang – People's Republic of China ICANN received 132 fellowship applications for the Buenos Aires meeting. Applications for each meeting are assessed by an independent selection committee. Priority is given to applicants who meet minimum program requirements, are current residents of developing and least developed nations in the five ICANN regions, and who are interested in participating in ICANN and its supporting organizations, advisory committees or stakeholder groups. Click here to find out more about the fellowship program and how to apply: http://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/fellowships 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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ICANN Newsletter -- 9 August 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 12, 2013

Aug. 12, 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 9 August 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Explore the Draft Next Generation gTLD Directory Services Model – Extension of Deadline<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08aug13-en.htm> At the request of ICANN Community Members, the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services has extended its open consultation period until 6 September 2013 – 23:59 UTC in order to provide the Community with additional time to comment on the proposed model and recommendations. 8 August 2013 Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06aug13-en.htm> The operational requirements for implementation of the Sunrise and Trademark Claims processes in new gTLDs, and a set of community-proposed revisions, are being posted for comment to give an opportunity for the community to review and provide feedback on these requirements. 6 August 2013 Addressing the Consequences of Name Collisions<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-05aug13-en.htm> As directed by the ICANN Board of Directors on 18 May 2013, ICANN commissioned and today releases the results of a study that considers the likelihood and impact of name space collisions between applied-for new gTLD strings and non-delegated TLDs. 5 August 2013 Proposal to Mitigate Name Collision Risks<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-05aug13-en.htm> To solicit community comment on proposed efforts to mitigate potential impact resulting from name collisions as New gTLDs are delegated into the root zone. 5 August 2013 Publication of the Dotless Domain Name Study<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05aug13-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce the publication of the Dotless Domain Name Security and Stability Study Report by IT Security firm, Carve Systems LLC (Carve Systems). 5 August 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://buenosaires48.icann.org/files/meeting_bp_logo.png]<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=91…>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on Community Expertise in Community Priority Evaluation
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 11, 2013

Aug. 11, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on Community Expertise in Community Priority Evaluation<https://community.icann.org/x/NlV-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on Community Expertise in Community Priority Evaluation<https://community.icann.org/x/NlV-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the ALAC Statement on Community Expertise in Community Priority Evaluation Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/NlV-Ag>. Please note that the poll will be open from 12-August-2013 00:00 UTC to 16-August-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 Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 11, 2013

Aug. 11, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention<https://community.icann.org/x/MlV-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention<https://community.icann.org/x/MlV-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the ALAC Statement on the Preferential Treatment for Community Applications in String Contention Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/MlV-Ag>. Please note that the poll will be open from 12-August-2013 00:00 UTC to 16-August-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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DOODLE / ALAC and Meeting Strategy WG: the future of ICANN Meetings
by At-Large Staff Aug. 8, 2013

Aug. 8, 2013

Dear All, The ALAC ExCom has requested that a teleconference be organized for the members of the ALAC, the At-Large representatives to the Meeting Strategy WG (MSWG), and Sebastien Bachollet, the Chair of the MSWG during the week of 5 August. The aim of this call is to provide the At-Large members of the MSWG with the ALAC¹s view on the future of ICANN Meetings. Please could you complete the attached Doodle poll to find the most suitable time. French and Spanish interpretation will be provided if at least three requests for interpretation into either language are received. 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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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Consultation on the Source of Policies & User Instructions for Internet Number Resource Requests
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2013

Aug. 7, 2013

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held by the ALAC on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Consultation on the Source of Policies & User Instructions for Internet Number Resource Requests<https://community.icann.org/x/Zjh-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Consultation on the Source of Policies & User Instructions for Internet Number Resource Requests<https://community.icann.org/x/Zjh-Ag>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the ALAC Consultation on the Source of Policies & User Instructions for Internet Number Resource Requests Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/Zjh-Ag>. Please note that the poll will be open from 7-August-2013 23:59 UTC to 14-August-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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ICANN News Alert -- Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2013

Aug. 7, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06aug13-en.htm ________________________________ Rights Protection Mechanism (RPM) Requirements 6 August 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 6 August 2013 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Intellectual Property * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): The operational requirements for implementation of the Sunrise and Trademark Claims processes in new gTLDs, and a set of community-proposed revisions, are being posted for comment to give an opportunity for the community to review and provide feedback on these requirements. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/rpm-requirements-06aug13-en.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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URGENT: ATRT2 questions to the ALAC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 7, 2013

Aug. 7, 2013

Dear All, Please find attached a list of questions that were asked by the ATRT2 to the ALAC. Please submit your responses to these questions via input-to-atrt2(a)icann.org<mailto:input-to-atrt2@icann.org> by Monday 12 August 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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ICANN News Alert -- Addressing the Consequences of Name Collisions
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2013

Aug. 6, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-05aug13-en.htm ________________________________ Addressing the Consequences of Name Collisions 5 August 2013 As directed by the ICANN Board of Directors on 18 May 2013, ICANN commissioned and today releases the results of a study that considers the likelihood and impact of name space collisions between applied-for new gTLD strings and non-delegated TLDs. Additionally, the study also reviewed the possibility of collisions arising from the use of X.509 digital certificates. Background: In a study published in January 2013, ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) identified fact that some certificate authorities issue X.509 certificates for domain names that are not resolvable in the public DNS. Such issues identified in SAC 057, as well as in SAC 045, are symptoms of entities that have local environments that include strong assumptions about the number of top-level domains and/or have introduced local top-level domains in private namespaces that may conflict with names yet to be allocated. These private namespaces sometimes "leak" into the public DNS (either through misconfiguration or the use of old software), meaning that requests for resources on private networks could end up querying the public-facing DNS Root Servers and hence "colliding" with the delegated new gTLD. The Study: On 18 May 2013, the ICANN Board approved a resolution calling for a detailed study of the name collision issue. ICANN contracted with Interisle Consulting Group, LLC to collect and analyze the necessary data on all applied-for strings. The resulting study, Name Collision in the DNS<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/ssr/name-collision-02aug13-en.…> [PDF, 3.34 MB], identifies three categories of strings by the potential risk of name space collision: * Low Risk: 80% of applied-for strings. * Uncalculated Risk: 20% of applied-for strings. * High Risk: 2 strings (.home, .corp). To minimize the likelihood of any impact, ICANN proposes to the community several mitigation measures to be taken as described in an accompanying staff recommendation paper, New gTLD Collision Risk Management<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/ssr/new-gtld-collision-mitigat…> [PDF, 166 KB]. They include: * Proceeding with contracting and delegation of those strings categorized as "low risk" (80%) but recommending additional mitigation measures which should not materially impact their timeline for delegation. * Conducting further study on those strings categorized as "uncalculated risk" (20%) anticipated to take 3-6 months to complete. * Delaying contracting and delegation of the two "high risk" strings until mitigation efforts can place them in the "low risk" category. New gTLD Security and Stability: Throughout the development of the New gTLD program, the security and stability of the Domain Name System has remained the paramount concern of the ICANN community. ICANN staff has prepared an information sheet, Secure and Stable Introduction of new gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/ssr/intro-new-gtlds-05aug13-en…> [PDF, 102 KB], that describes the measures ICANN has taken to ensure the introduction of new gTLDs will not jeopardize that commitment. Public Comment: At this time, the mitigation steps outlined in the staff recommendation paper are proposals only and community input is strongly suggested. As a result, ICANN has opened a formal process for soliciting public comment. The form for submitting public comment and the calendar for doing so is available here<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/name-collision-05aug13-en.htm>. Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Process: ICANN takes this opportunity to inform the community that it has updated its risk management procedures for improved reporting and response to any unforeseen issues arising from the delegation of new gTLDs. Members of the community are urged to familiarize themselves with the process available for review here<http://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/vulnerability-disclosure-05aug…> [PDF, 628 KB]. 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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ICANN News Alert -- Proposal to Mitigate Name Collision Risks
by ICANN At-Large Staff Aug. 6, 2013

Aug. 6, 2013

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-05aug13-en.htm ________________________________ Proposal to Mitigate Name Collision Risks 5 August 2013 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 5 August 2013 Categories/Tags: * Top-Level Domains * Security/Stability Purpose (Brief): To solicit community comment on proposed efforts to mitigate potential impact resulting from name collisions as New gTLDs are delegated into the root zone. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/name-collision-05aug13-en.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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