[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 8 March 2013 ________________________________ Announcements This Week Consultation on Root Zone KSK Rollover<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08mar13-en.htm> The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions contract (SA1301-12-CN-0035) between ICANN and the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to perform services related to certain interdependent Internet technical management functions calls for a public consultation from all interested and affected parties. 8 March 2013 FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-07mar13-en.htm> Purpose is to give community members an opportunity to comment on or ask questions about community travel support process and guidelines. 7 March 2013 Proposed 2013 RAA Posted for Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-07mar13-en.htm> After nearly 18 months of negotiations, ICANN is posting a new version of the proposed 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) for public comment. 7 March 2013 Proposed Modification of GNSO PDP Manual to Address the Suspension of a PDP<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-07mar13-en.htm> The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Standing Committee on Improvements Implementation (SCI) is recommending a modification of the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Manual, which is an integral part of the GNSO Operating Procedures, to address the possible termination or suspension of a PDP. 7 March 2013 ICANN's FY 14 Security, Stability and Resiliency Framework<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-06mar13-en.htm> In advance of the Beijing meeting, ICANN is publishing the Security, Stability and Resiliency Framework for the 2014 Fiscal Year. 6 March 2013 ICANN President Encourages Arab Involvement In Shaping the Internet's Future<http://www.icann.org/en/news/press/releases/release-06mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 198 KB] Dubai, U.A.E... The President of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) says it is time for the Arab world to step up its involvement in determining the future of the Internet. 6 March 2013 Posting of Public Interest Commitments (PIC) Specifications<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-05mar13-en.htm> In an announcement on 5 February 2013, ICANN requested that New gTLD applicants submit PIC Specifications. Beginning today, PIC Specifications submitted by applicants will be available for public review. 5 March 2013 Uniform Rapid Suspension Procedure and Rules<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-05mar13-en.htm> An updated version of the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) Procedure and the URS Rules are now available for download. 5 March 2013 Whois Registrant ID Study Webinar Invitation<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-04mar13-en.htm> You are invited to a review of the findings of the Registrant ID Study Draft Report, recently published for public comment. The webinar will cover the methodology used to compile the data and provide an analysis of the findings. 4 March 2013 New Deadline - Call for Applicants for the Meeting Strategy Working Group: Friday 8 March 2013 - 23:59 UTC<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-04mar13-en.htm> In line with the Board resolution adopted on February the 2nd 2013, ICANN invited interested individuals to apply for Volunteer Member positions – either in representation of a Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee -- to serve on the Meeting Strategy Working Group. 4 March 2013 ________________________________ Upcoming Events [http://beijing46.icann.org/files/meetings/toronto2012/beijing-draft-logo-236x140.png]<http://beijing46.icann.org/> 7 - 11 April 2013: 46th International Public ICANN Meeting - Beijing<http://beijing46.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@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=907...>