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ICANN News Alert -- Period of 31 May - 10 June 2012: Public Comment Periods Approaching Closing Date
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 2, 2012

June 2, 2012

News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-01jun12-en.htm ________________________________ Period of 31 May - 10 June 2012: Public Comment Periods Approaching Closing Date 1 June 2012 The Following Public Comment periods are approaching their Comment or Reply Period Close dates, 31 May – 10 June 2012. As a member of the ICANN community, your timely feedback is critical to our accountability and transparency efforts. For your convenience, we have included direct links below to comments that will soon close. During the Reply period for Public Comments, participants should only address previous comments submitted and new posts concerning the topic should not be introduced. When constructing Replies, contributors are asked to cite the original poster's name, comment date, and any particular text that is pertinent. Please note that comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once that period ends. For more information please refer to the ICANN Public Comments page at: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment Title Comment Period Close Date [UTC Time] Reply Period Close Date [UTC Time] Proposed Revised Process for Handling Requests for Removal of Cross-Ownership Restrictions on Operators of Existing gTLDs<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/revised-cross-ownership-restric…> 6 June 2012 [23:59] 28 June 2012 [23:59] ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/op-budget-fy13-01may12-en.htm> 24 May 2012 [23:59] Extended to 8 June 2012 [23:59] 15 June 2012 [23:59] WHOIS Policy Review Team Final Report<http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/whois-rt-final-report-11may12-e…> 10 June 2012 [23:59] 11 July 2012 [23:59] This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org> from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 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=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Update (30 May 2012)
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-30may12-en.htm ________________________________ New gTLD Update (30 May 2012) New gTLD Update by Akram Atallah, COO 30 May 2012 The TLD Application System, or TAS, has now closed. As of 23.00 GMT/UTC today, with one hour remaining before the system closed, just over 1900 applications had been submitted in TAS. We will reconcile all payments and submitted applications, and will release the final numbers when the applied-for domain names are published. As we said yesterday, our target date for publishing the list of applied-for domain names is 13 June 2012. We thank all applicants and the ICANN community for their support throughout the application process. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 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=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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Universal Acceptance of All TLDs - Prague Meeting
by At-Large Staff June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-31may12-en.htm Universal Acceptance of All TLDs Prague Meeting 31 May 2012 Universal acceptance of all top-level domains is an on-going initiative within ICANN. Our goal is to raise awareness among all Internet users about the diversity of domains on the Internet. In the 1980s and 1990s the number of top-level domains (TLDs) was small and they all shared the same basic format two-character ASCII country code TLDs (ccTLDs) or a handful of three-character ASCII generic TLDs (gTLDs). This standard format led software vendors and web site developers to build their programs making specific assumptions about what was considered a valid TLD. As long as the software recognized the TLDs, people were able to use them. In the past decade newer ASCII gTLDs longer than three characters were introduced, plus new domains written in various non-Latin scripts known as Internationalized domain names (IDNs) were added. In the not so distant future we will be seeing even more TLDs, including IDN TLDs, thanks to the new gTLD program and IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. This is why ICANN is committed to raising awareness among Internet software developers so they can build their software to ensure compatibility with all domains, rather than relying on outdated assumptions. During the ICANN meeting in Costa Rica we held a roundtable discussion on TLD Acceptance. A panel of experts shared their experiences with the issue. We heard many suggestions on how to better guide our efforts in raising awareness of this initiative from the experts as well as from the community. At the upcoming ICANN meeting in Prague we will not have a session specific to this topic. Instead we are reaching out to groups such as The At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and others in order to schedule times to talk with them about the initiative and how they can help raise awareness. If you have any questions about this effort or would like to schedule a time during the Prague meeting to learn more about the initiative and how you can help raise awareness, please contact ICANN staff at tld-acceptance(a)icann.org <mailto:tld-acceptance@icann.org> . -------- Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Request for input for Public Forum questions and Steve Crocker's Speech in Prague
by ICANN At-Large Staff June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crepin-Leblond, ALAC Chair, has requested your input into the following two topics: 1. At-Large questions for the Public Forum in Prague - Please add your suggestions on the At-Large Topics for Public Forum in Prague Workspace <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Topics+for+Public+Foru m+in+Prague+Workspace> 2. At-Large topics for suggested topics for Steve Crocker's speech at the Prague meeting - Please add your suggestions on the At-Large Suggested Topics for Steve Crocker's Speech at the Prague Meeting <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Suggested+Topics+for+S teve+Crocker%27s+Speech+at+the+Prague+Meeting> The deadline for comments is Monday, 4 June at 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN News Alert -- WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey - Draft
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 31, 2012

May 31, 2012

[http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-30may12-en.htm ________________________________ WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey - Draft 30 May 2012 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 30 May 2012 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council's WHOIS Survey Working Group (WSWG) requests community input on the draft WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey. The Working Group is soliciting input from experts on technical requirements for a new WHOIS protocol, in particular people knowledgeable about technical aspects of WHOIS who can help assess if the survey asks the right questions and in the right style to elicit technical feedback. The Working Group seeks specific suggestions on changes to language and questions that will make it clearer for experts to complete. Public Comment Box Link: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/draft-whois-requirements-survey… This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 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=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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ICANN News Alert -- TAS Interruption - Update (29 May 2012)
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 30, 2012

May 30, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-29may12-en.htm ________________________________ TAS Interruption - Update (29 May 2012) Statement by Akram Atallah, COO 29 May 2012 The TLD Application System, or TAS, is scheduled to close tomorrow, 30 May 2012, at 23:59 GMT/UTC. As of today, over 500 applications remain incomplete in TAS - either a complete application has not been submitted, and/or the full fee has not been paid. If you have not completed your application, we urge you to do so in TAS as quickly as possible. If you are experiencing difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the Customer Service Center for assistance at https://crm-gtld.icann.org/portal-icann/. ICANN has established the following target dates for the New Generic Top-level Domain program. More information on plans for the announcement of applied-for domain names will be provided soon. We appreciate the patience and understanding applicants have shown throughout the application process. TARGET DATE EVENT 30 May 2012 Application window closes 8 June 2012 Batching process begins 13 June 2012 Announcement of applied-for domain names ("Reveal Day") * Application comment period begins * Formal objection period begins 24-29 June 2012 ICANN's 44th Public Meeting; Prague, Czech Republic 28 June 2012 Batching process ends 11 July 2012 Batching results announced 12 July 2012 Initial evaluations begin 12 August 2012 Application comment period ends 14-19 October 2012 ICANN's 45th Public Meeting; Toronto, Canada This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 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=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: At-Large Future Challenges R3 White Paper
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Dear All, In anticipation of a future ALAC led Public Comment, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a call for comments be made on the draft "At-Large Future Challenges R3 White Paper<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/34603268/R3+Paper.pdf?vers…>." The current draft can be found on the At-Large Future Challenges R3 White Paper Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/BAEQAg>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by 14-June-2012, 23:59 UTC. An updated version of the draft incorporating the comments made is to be finalized on by 17-June-2012 for distribution to the wider community in time for the ICANN meeting in Prague. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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REQUEST for questions for At-Large Meetings in Prague - Extended deadline 1 June
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

Dear All, Please find below workspaces for the collection of questions for various At-Large meetings with ICANN Board and Staff that will be held during the 44th ICANN Meeting in Prague. Could you please post any additional suggested questions by 1 June at 23:59 UTC? Compliance Questions <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Compliance+Questions+f or+Prague+Workspace> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their Compliance related questions. GAC Questions <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+GAC+Questions+for+Prag ue+Workspace> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their GAC related questions. ICANN Board Questions <https://community.icann.org/x/k8PbAQ> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their Board related questions. Global Partnerships Questions <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Global+Partnerships+Qu estions+for+Prague+Workspace> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their Global Partnerships related questions. Communications Department Questions <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Communications+Departm ent+Questions+for+Prague+Workspace> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their Communications Department related questions. Participation and Engagement Questions <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Participation+and+Enga gement+Questions+for+Prague+Workspace> This workspace has been made available for community members to post their Participation and Engagement related questions to be answered by Filiz Yilmaz, Senior Director for Participation and Engagement. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN News Alert -- Notice of Extension of ICANN Comment Period: ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 29, 2012

May 29, 2012

________________________________ Notice of Extension of ICANN Comment Period: ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget 29 May 2012 * Français<http://www.icann.org/fr/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-fr.htm> * Español<http://www.icann.org/es/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-es.htm> * Русский<http://www.icann.org/ru/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-ru.htm> * 简体中文<http://www.icann.org/zh/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-zh.htm> * العربية<http://www.icann.org/ar/news/announcements/announcement-01may12-ar.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/op-budget-fy13-01may12-en.htm In response to comments made by community members regarding time required to complete quantitative comments on the at the ICANN draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget, ICANN has extended this public comment period until 8 June 2012, with the reply period closing on June 15th 2012. This message was sent to matt.ashtiani(a)icann.org from: ICANN | 4676 Admiralty Way Suite 330 | Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601 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=22532894&l=6333&s=RBLI&m=88…>

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VOTE RESULTS: ALAC Endorsement of the Improvements Vision Statement
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 25, 2012

May 25, 2012

Dear All, With 14 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted on the "At-Large Vision Statement as Proposed by the At-Large Improvements Taskforce<https://community.icann.org/x/esPbAQ>" we can confirm that the result is quorate. ***** ALAC Endorsement of the Improvements Vision Statement As at Poll close: Thursday 24 May 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 14 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 93.33 Ranked by votes Rank Options Votes % Voters 1 Yes 10 71.43 Eduardo Diaz, Natalia Enciso, Sandra Hoferichter, Edmon Chung, Sergio Salinas Porto, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Tijani Ben Jemaa, Yaovi Atohoun, Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro, Rinalia Abdul Rahim 2 Abstain 3 21.43 Carlton Samuels, Evan Leibovitch, Ganesh Kumar 3 No 1 7.14 Titi Akinsanmi ***** We can confirm that the following members did not participate in this vote: Jean-Jacques Subrenat You may review the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=24506MvNZYVKJZABkZ3eByLc All closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097/ Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<https://owa.icann.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=244359801b584fbdab51dbe33f605d32&URL…>

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