Dear All, Please find below the ICANN Policy Update — April 2012 for your review. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> From: ICANN Policy Update <policyupdate@icann.org<mailto:policyupdate@icann.org>> To: Matt Ashtiani <matt.ashtiani@icann.org<mailto:matt.ashtiani@icann.org>> Subject: ICANN Policy Update -- April 2012 [http://www.icann.org/images/gradlogo_bow.jpg]<http://www.icann.org/> Policy Update Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ Volume 12, Issue 3 — April 2012 ________________________________ Contents Across ICANN 1. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#1> ccNSO 1. ccNSO Chair and Vice-Chairs Selected for One-Year Terms<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#2> 2. Longtime ccNSO Councilor Patricio Poblete Steps Down With Thanks<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#3> 3. Framework of Interpretation Working Group Issues Final Report on Obtaining and Documenting Consent<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#4> 4. Typology of Country and Territory Names Adopted<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#5> 5. Nauru and Timor-Leste Join ccNSO<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#6> 6. Preliminary Survey Results Indicate ccTLD Financial and In-Kind Contributions Higher Than Reported<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#7> 7. Informal Group to Study ccNSO Volunteer Needs and Resources<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#8> 8. ccNSO Members Laud Sessions on Regulatory and Legislative Issues, New gTLD Program and Finance Update<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#9> 9. Costa Rica Activities Captured in Video and Photos<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#10> GNSO 1. Significant Progress Reported on Registrar Accreditation Agreement Negotiations<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#11> 2. GNSO Recommends Additional Protections of Certain Names in New gTLD Program – Board Reacts<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#12> 3. Advancing Outreach at ICANN<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#13> 4. GNSO Working Group Addresses ICANN Board Request for Consumer Metrics<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#14> 5. Council and Board Address Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#15> 6. "Thick" Whois Policy Development Process Initiated But Not Starting Yet<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#16> 7. Call for Volunteers for "Domain Name Locking Subject to UDRP Proceedings PDP" Working Group<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#17> ASO 1. Policy Proposal for Recovered IPv4 Address Blocks Submitted to ICANN Board for Ratification<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#18> Joint Efforts 1. Joint SSAC-GNSO Internationalized Registration Data Working Group Publishes Final Report<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#19> At-Large 1. The At-Large Community Expands to 143 At-Large Structures<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#20> 2. Policy and Project Achievements Highlight At-Large in Costa Rica<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#21> 3. ALAC Approved Many Policy Statements, Comments and Communications in 2012 to Date<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#22> SSAC 1. Issues Active in the SSAC<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#23> GAC 1. Where to Find GAC Information<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-apr12-en.htm#24> This message was sent to matt.ashtiani@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=880...>