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Final Integrated Issues Report Published and Proposed Project Plan for Next Steps is Now Open for Public Comment
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 22, 2012

Feb. 22, 2012

Dear All, Please note that the <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/idn-vip-integrated-issues-final-clean-20…> final Integrated Issues Report<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/idn-vip-integrated-issues-final-clean-20…> [PDF, 2.15 MB] has been published and that the proposed <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/idn-vip-proposed-project-plan-20feb12-en…> project plan<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/idn-vip-proposed-project-plan-20feb12-en…> [PDF, 211 KB] for the next steps of the IDN Variant Issues Project for public comment has been posted. Additional details on this development can be found here<http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20feb12-en.htm>. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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Public Comment: Roadmap to a New Domain Name Registration Data Access Protocol (WHOIS)
by ICANN Atlarge-Staff Feb. 21, 2012

Feb. 21, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18feb12-en.htm <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-18feb12-en.htm> Public Comment: Roadmap to a New Domain Name Registration Data Access Protocol (WHOIS) 18 February 2012 ICANN is pleased to announce the posting of the draft roadmap <http://www.icann.org/en/committees/security/sac051-draft-roadmap-18feb12-en .pdf> [PDF, 214 KB] to implement ICANN's Security and Stability Advisory Committee's Report on Domain Name WHOIS Terminology and Structure (SAC 051). To make or view comments click here <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/sac051-draft-roadmap-18feb12-en.htm> . The SSAC report specifically targets, among other things, the "internationalization" of the WHOIS protocol, reflecting concern about the inability of the current WHOIS protocol to consistently handle non-ASCII data. Additionally, SAC 051 recommends terminology to be used to clarify discussions where traditionally the terms Whois or WHOIS have been used. This roadmap explores the coordination of the technical and policy discussions necessary to implement the recommendations outlined in SAC 051: SSAC Report on Domain Name WHOIS Terminology and Structure. As requested by the Board resolution, ICANN posts this draft Roadmap for community consultation, requesting community input on the scope, timing, utility, challenges, and ways to overcome those challenges that should also be considered. Staff will be conducting a public workshop on the draft roadmap <http://www.icann.org/en/committees/security/sac051-draft-roadmap-18feb12-en .pdf> [PDF, 214 KB] at ICANN's meeting in Costa Rica as an additional means of consulting with experts and the community. In order to allow extensive time for community dialogue and comment, it is envisioned to have two public comment periods allowing the draft Roadmap to evolve with the input received. Following that, the report will be finalized for Board and community action by the Prague ICANN meeting in June 2012. ---------------------------- Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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CALL FOR COMMENTS: ALAC Statement on the Framework for the FY13 Budget
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 21, 2012

Feb. 21, 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 Framework for the FY13 Budget<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/DRAFT+-+ALAC+Stat…>" in preparation for the start of the ALAC ratification process. The draft ALAC statement can be downloaded here<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31166974/DRAFT+-+ALAC+Stat…>. The document can also be found on the At-Large Framework for the FY 13 Budget Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/-pHbAQ>. Information on the public comment announcement is available on the associated ICANN Public Comments page<http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/op-budget-fy2013-17jan12-en.htm>. Please submit any comments on the workspace using the comments function by Thursday, 23-Feb-2012, 20:00 UTC. A five day vote is to commence after comments have been collected. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE RESULTS: (157) Internet Society Cameroon Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 16, 2012

Feb. 16, 2012

Dear All, With 12 out of 15 ALAC Members having voted in the recent vote on the ALS application from (157) Internet Society Cameroon Chapter, we can confirm that the result is quorate. ******** Question: Should the regional advice from AFRALO for applicant (157) Internet Society Cameroon Chapter be accepted? The regional advice was to accept the application. As at Poll close: Monday 13 February 2012 23:59 UTC Number of voters: 12 · Group size: 15 · Percentage voted: 80.00 Ranked by votes Rank Candidate Votes % 1 Yes 12 100.00 2 No 0 0.00 2 Abstain 0 0.00 ******** You may verify the results independently under: https://www.bigpulse.com/pollresults?code=2224WpSFCiVAQUH3aDGFjqPA We can confirm that the following ALAC members did not participate in the balloting: * Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro * Edmon Chung * Natalia Enciso You can find all the results of closed ALAC votes under: https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

Dear All, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, has asked that a vote be held on the proposed "ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165754/DRAFT+ALAC+Statem…>" for communication to the relevant parties. ***** Question: Do you support the ratification of the "ALAC Statement on the Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/31165754/DRAFT+ALAC+Statem…>" for communication to the relevant parties? ***** Additional information on this Statement can be found on the At-Large Initial Report on Universal Acceptance of IDN TLDs Workspace – 2012<https://community.icann.org/x/Oo3bAQ>. Please note that the poll will be open from 14-Feb-2012 23:59 UTC to 21-Feb-2012 23:59 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALS Application: (161) Internet Society Armenia Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from APRALO on ALS Applicant (161) Internet Society Armenia 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 Applicant (161) Internet Society Armenia 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 14-Feb-2012 23:30 UTC until 21-Feb-2012 23:30 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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OPEN COMMENT PERIOD: Draft Proposal for the ALAC objections procedures for new gTLD applications
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 14, 2012

Feb. 14, 2012

Dear All, On behalf of the At-Large new gTLD WG, please find the Draft Proposal for the ALAC to submit public comments on, and file possible objections to new gTLD applications attached and on the At-Large Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/EZnbAQ> for this issue. This document includes a cover sheet, explanatory notes describing each figure of the flowchart, and a flowchart of the proposed process. The complete document is in EN only at the moment. However, French and Spanish versions will be available shortly. A 21 day comment period is now open through Monday, 5 March 23:59 UTC. Please post your comments on the At-Large Workspace for this issue using the comments function. Comments will be considered by the At-Large new gTLD WG as they are received. The final version will be prepared by the At-Large new gTLD WG and sent to the ALAC for consideration during the ICANN Meeting in Costa Rica 11-16 March. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Request Questions for ICANN Compliance Staff by 20 February
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 10, 2012

Feb. 10, 2012

Dear All, ALAC and the Regional Leaders will be meeting with ICANN's Compliance staff on Tuesday, 13 March during the 43rd ICANN Meeting in Costa Rica. In order to collect questions for the Compliance staff to respond to during this meeting, a workspace has been created (see: https://community.icann.org/x/Z4vbAQ) Could you please post your questions by Monday, 20 February 23:59 UTC? At-Large staff will then forward the questions to the Compliance staff. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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ICANN Seeks Volunteers
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 9, 2012

Feb. 9, 2012

February 7, 2012 Volunteers Sought to Help Evaluate Generic Top-Level Domain Applicants Seeking Financial Support New Panel Will Help Expand Internet¹s Reach http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-03feb12-en.htm Marina del Rey, California The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is seeking volunteers who will assist in the evaluation of those organizations seeking financial support to apply for a new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD). ³These volunteers will be key to ICANN¹s effort to assure that the less-developed parts of the world are able to participate in the new Domain name program,² said Kurt Pritz, Senior Vice President. ³The panel members will make a real impact in ensuring that the opportunities for innovation and economic development created by the Internet are open to everyone.² The volunteers will be chosen for their background and experience in areas such as running a small business, operating in developing economies, analyzing business plans, serving in the public interest, managing a domain name registry service, or awarding grants. The financial assistance component of the Applicant Support Program offers a limited number of qualifying applicants the opportunity to pay a reduced evaluation fee of $47,000 instead of the full evaluation fee of $185,000. The selected volunteers will assist in the evaluation of financial support applicants in the context of established public interest, financial capabilities and financial need criteria as outlined in the ³Financial Assistance Handbook <http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/candidate-support/financial-assista nce-handbook-11jan12-en.pdf> .² Those who are interested in applying, should review the criteria, time commitment and other expectations, which are detailed here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/candidate-support/sarp-eoi-request-0 3feb12-en.pdf ### * To learn more about the Applicant Support Program, go here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/candidate-support. * To read the New gTLD Financial Assistance Handbook, go here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/candidate-support/financial-assistan ce-handbook-11jan12-en.pdf * To learn more about the New gTLD program, go here: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program/materials *********************** Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: (157) Internet Society Cameroon Chapter
by ICANN At-Large Staff Feb. 8, 2012

Feb. 8, 2012

Dear All, The Regional Advice from AFRALO on ALS Applicant 157 – Internet Society Cameroon 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 AFRALO for applicant (157) Internet Society Cameroon 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 08-Feb-2012 21:00 UTC until 15-Feb-2012 21:00 UTC. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN At-Large Staff E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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