[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 14 February 2014 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules Seated<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-14feb14-en.htm> ICANN is pleased to announce that the Generation Panel for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) has been seated. 14 February 2014 Statement from the I* Leaders Coordination Meeting, Santa Monica, 14 February 2014<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-14feb14-en.htm> Leaders of the organizations responsible for coordination of the Internet technical infrastructure (loosely referred to as "I* leaders") met last week in Santa Monica, California, USA. During the 2-day meeting, they discussed activities underway and exchanged views and updates on a range of topics. 14 February 2014 Qualified Launch Program for New gTLD Registries<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13feb14-en.htm> As contemplated by the TMCH Requirements, a Qualified Launch Program may be developed and incorporated into the requirements. A draft of the Qualified Launch Program Addendum (the "QLP Addendum") is being posted for comment to give the community an opportunity to review and provide feedback. 13 February 2014 WEBINAR: ICANN Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12feb14-en.htm> You are invited to an update on the activities of the Strategy Panel on Public Responsibility Framework. The work of the ICANN Strategy Panels will inform ICANN's new, overarching vision and five-year strategic plan. 12 February 2014 Proposed Review Mechanism to Address Perceived Inconsistent Expert Determinations on String Confusion Objections<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11feb14-en.htm> To solicit community input regarding a proposed review mechanism to address perceived inconsistent Expert Determinations in the String Confusion Objection process in the New gTLD Program. The review mechanism will be limited to the Expert Determinations made on String Confusion objections for .CAR/.CARS and .CAM/.COM. 11 February 2014 ICANN CEO to Meet with Chinese Internet Industry Leaders in Beijing<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-11feb14-en> Beijing, China… ICANN President and Chief Executive Officer Fadi Chehadé has arrived in Beijing for several days of meetings with leaders of China's Internet and telecommunications community. 11 February 2014 Request for Information on Registration Directory Service User Accreditation (Available Until 10 March 2014)<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-10feb14-en.htm> ICANN is publishing Request for Information (RFI) to identify any organizations capable of accrediting users of the new Registration Directory Service (RDS) now under consideration to replace the current WHOIS system. 10 February 2014 Proposed Modifications to GNSO Operating Procedures to Address Resubmission of Motions and Working Group Self Assessment<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-10feb14-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation (SCI) is recommending a modification of: (1) the GNSO Operating Procedures to include the possibility of Resubmission of Motions to the GNSO Council; and (2) the GNSO Working Group (WG) Guidelines to Add a WG Self Assessment Mechanism. 10 February 2014 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://meetings.icann.org//files/meetings/meetings/Singapore49_Logo_300x155_72.png]23-27 March 2014: 49th International Public ICANN Meeting – Singapore<http://singapore49.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 FY14 Operating Plan and Budget<http://www.icann.org/en/financials/budget-opplan.htm>