August 2011 - ALAC - lists.icann.org

Fwd: [ALAC-ExCom] 2012 ICANN Nominating Committee Chair
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 30, 2011

Aug. 30, 2011

FYI -------- Message original -------- Sujet: [ALAC-ExCom] 2012 ICANN Nominating Committee Chair Date : Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:13:25 +0200 De : Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond <ocl(a)gih.com> Pour : ALAC EXCOM <alac-excom(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Copie à : Vanda UOL <vanda(a)uol.com.br> Dear all, having a glance at the Board Minutes on: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25aug11-en.htm 1. Approval of NomCom Chair & Chair-Elect Whereas, the BGC has reviewed the Expressions of Interest from candidates for the Nominating Committee ("NomCom") Chair and Chair-Elect. Whereas, the BGC agreed upon a short list of candidates and invited interested Board members to participate in interviews with those candidates, which resulted in recommendations to the Board. *Resolved* (2011.08.25.07), the Board adopts the recommendation of the BGC and hereby appoints Vanda Scartezini as the 2012 NomCom Chair and Rob Hall as the 2012 NomCom Chair-Elect. Congratulations Vanda! Kind regards, Olivier

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New ombudsman
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 25, 2011

Aug. 25, 2011

For those who do not regularly read the ICANN Blog or lists of Board resolutions, a new Ombudsman has been appointed - Chris LaHatte - http://blog.icann.org/2011/08/new-ombudsman-at-icann/. Alan

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Fwd: Rod Beckstrom to leave ICANN at the end of his term
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 17, 2011

Aug. 17, 2011

>Subject: [council] Rod Beckstrom to leave ICANN at the end of his term >Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:17:08 +1000 >From: Bruce Tonkin <Bruce.Tonkin(a)melbourneit.com.au> >To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> > >Hello All, > >From: http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-16aug11-en.pdf > >August 16, 2011 > >BECKSTROM TO LEAVE ICANN AT END OF HIS TERM > >Rod Beckstrom will continue to fulfill his term as ICANN's President and >CEO, which will be completed on 1 July 2012. He has held this position >since 1 July 2009. > >"I am incredibly proud of ICANN's achievements throughout my tenure," >said Beckstrom. "In two short years we have advanced this organization >to a new level of professionalism and productivity, and turned it into a >genuinely multinational organization that will serve the world community >long after my time here." > >Beckstrom has had many notable accomplishments at ICANN. They include >the negotiation and signing of the Affirmation of Commitments, the >historic 2009 agreement with the US Government that moved ICANN's >oversight from one government to the world, and the signing of the >Internet's root with DNSSEC. The introduction of internationalized >domain names under his watch has allowed millions of Internet users to >access the Internet entirely in their primary language script. > >"I can summarize my time here in four words: strong execution, great >teambuilding," he said. "We have built a world-class executive team, and >elevated ICANN's stature through strategic relationships with >governments, businesses, top technology firms and international >organizations." > >A program to launch new generic top-level domains - a major change to >the domain name system - was approved in June and will launch in the >next year. ICANN's agreement with the US government - the IANA functions >contract - expires in March, and Beckstrom emphasized his commitment to >bring the contract renewal to a successful conclusion. > >Steve Crocker, Chair of ICANN's Board of Directors, said: "The Board of >Directors fully supports Rod through the completion of his July 2012 >term and is committed to continuing the collaboration that has produced >so many benefits for ICANN and for the global Internet." > >Beckstrom continued: "I remain committed to leading this critical >organization with the utmost dedication, and to living up to our common >vision: One world, one Internet."

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NARALO statement on pre-registration
by Beau Brendler Aug. 12, 2011

Aug. 12, 2011

Dear Colleagues, The NARALO wants to make a statement warning consumers about the issue of pre-registration. We as a region have developed a text, as follows below. I'm writing to ask whether the ALAC would like to endorse this statement and pass it forward to the board. It also occurs to me that it would make an excellent press release in coordination with the appropriate people. I have already done a video spot on the issue for Internet Evolution/Thinkernet, so maybe other press might have some interest. Regards, Beau Brendler NARALO Chair ------------------------------------ The NARALO observes that at least one ICANN-accredited registrar, United Domains, is offering what it calls "Free nTLD pre-registration" (see https://www.uniteddomains.com/ntld/pre-register-new-domains) United Domains began the offer in advance of ICANN's new gTLD decision in Singapore, and it continues afterwards, in expectation of greater availability in October 2012. United Domains says the pre-registration service is free and non-binding. However, NARALO is concerned the offer of such a service might create consumer confusion and possibly present the opportunity for fraud. In support of this concern, we note that at least one registrar, Blacknight Solutions of Ireland, has issued a press release warning registrants to disregard any such pre-registration offers in new gTLDS, and states that the company "discovered that registrants interested in acquiring domains in rumoured new gTLDs had become confused by these offers, as they are not familiar with how the new TLD implementation might work. This sort of speculative offer is the equivalent of taking a down payment on a concept car that has not been approved for production. It is a false promise." (June 30, 2011, http://www.prlog.org/11565814-blacknight-warn-consumers-against-new-gtld-pr…) The NARALO wishes to remind ICANN that approximately 10 years ago, the announcement of pre-registration for new top-level domains (such as .aero, .coop and so-on) prompted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to issue a consumer alert (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt084.pdf) that said, in part, "Some registration services are guaranteeing new top level domain names or promising preferential treatment in the registration process.... "But, the agency cautions, these offers may be misleading. "The FTC advises consumers to protect themselves by: ...Avoiding any domain name pre-registration service that guarantees particular top level domain names or preferential treatment in the assignment of new top level domain names.." The NARALO is aware the situation is different now than it was then, and that United Domains and others provide substantial disclosure information about the nature of the pre-registration program. The NARALO also recognizes the FTC action at the time was thought by some in the Internet community to be excessive and alarmist. Therefore, the NARALO recommends that, through ALAC, ICANN undertake public communication that makes clear what, exactly, consumers and others might expect from "pre-registration." It should be the organization that administers the domain name system, not the agents of domain sale, who should be defining the nature of Internet "real estate" in the public interest.

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154 ALS Association for Linux and Free Software in Burkina Faso
by Fatimata Seye Sylla Aug. 11, 2011

Aug. 11, 2011

Dear All, I would like to announce that, after consultation, AFRALO's advice is to accept A3LB as an ALS. Best regards, Fatimata -- Fatimata Seye Sylla

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Draft ALAC comment on IRTP-B
by Alan Greenberg Aug. 10, 2011

Aug. 10, 2011

I call your attention to a comment I have just made on the proposed ALAC comment on the IRPT-B report. See https://community.icann.org/x/ZAFLAQ. Specifically, I note that this new comment is an effective reversal of a previous ALAC position. I have no problem with the ALAC doing that, but it if done, it should be with full awareness. Alan

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Re: [ALAC] NARALO statement on pre-registration
by Beau Brendler Aug. 8, 2011

Aug. 8, 2011

hug back! gracias -----Original Message----- >From: presidencia Internauta Argentina <presidencia(a)internauta.org.ar> >Sent: Aug 8, 2011 2:50 PM >To: alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >Subject: Re: [ALAC] NARALO statement on pre-registration > >DearBeau, this is a very good work done by NARAL, I will send >immediately to the list of LACRALO (after translation time) in order to >make comments on it. >Big hug and congratulations to NARALO > >*Sergio Salinas Porto Presidente Internauta Argentina Asociación >Argentina de Usuarios de Internet <http://www.internauta.org.ar>FLUI- >Federación Latinoamericana de Usuarios de Internet ><http://www.fuilain.org>LACRALO - ALAC Member facebook:salinasporto >twitter:sergiosalinas MSN/MSN YAHOO/Talk: salinasporto... >Skype:internautaargentina Mobi:+54 9 223 5 215819 * > >* > >"Ojalá podamos ser desobedientes, cada vez que recibimos órdenes que >humillan nuestra conciencia o violan nuestro sentido común" -Eduardo >Galeano- > >* > > >El 08/08/2011 03:18 p.m., Beau Brendler escribió: >> Dear Colleagues, >> >> The NARALO wants to make a statement warning consumers about the issue of pre-registration. We as a region have developed a text, as follows below. >> >> I'm writing to ask whether the ALAC would like to endorse this statement and pass it forward to the board. It also occurs to me that it would make an excellent press release in coordination with the appropriate people. I have already done a video spot on the issue for Internet Evolution/Thinkernet, so maybe other press might have some interest. >> >> Regards, >> >> Beau Brendler >> NARALO Chair >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> The NARALO observes that at least one ICANN-accredited registrar, United Domains, is offering what it calls "Free nTLD pre-registration" (see https://www.uniteddomains.com/ntld/pre-register-new-domains) United Domains began the offer in advance of ICANN's new gTLD decision in Singapore, and it continues afterwards, in expectation of greater availability in October 2012. >> >> United Domains says the pre-registration service is free and non-binding. However, NARALO is concerned the offer of such a service might create consumer confusion and possibly present the opportunity for fraud. In support of this concern, we note that at least one registrar, Blacknight Solutions of Ireland, has issued a press release warning registrants to disregard any such pre-registration offers in new gTLDS, and states that the company "discovered that registrants interested in acquiring domains in rumoured new gTLDs had become confused by these offers, as they are not familiar with how the new TLD implementation might work. This sort of speculative offer is the equivalent of taking a down payment on a concept car that has not been approved for production. It is a false promise." (June 30, 2011, http://www.prlog.org/11565814-blacknight-warn-consumers-against-new-gtld-pr…) >> >> The NARALO wishes to remind ICANN that approximately 10 years ago, the announcement of pre-registration for new top-level domains (such as .aero, .coop and so-on) prompted the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to issue a consumer alert (http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt084.pdf) that said, in part, "Some registration services are guaranteeing new top level domain names or promising preferential treatment in the registration process.... >> >> "But, the agency cautions, these offers may be misleading. >> "The FTC advises consumers to protect themselves by: ...Avoiding any domain name pre-registration service that guarantees particular top level domain names or preferential treatment in the assignment of new top level domain names.." >> >> The NARALO is aware the situation is different now than it was then, and that United Domains and others provide substantial disclosure information about the nature of the pre-registration program. The NARALO also recognizes the FTC action at the time was thought by some in the Internet community to be excessive and alarmist. >> >> Therefore, the NARALO recommends that, through ALAC, ICANN undertake public communication that makes clear what, exactly, consumers and others might expect from "pre-registration." It should be the organization that administers the domain name system, not the agents of domain sale, who should be defining the nature of Internet "real estate" in the public interest. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> ALAC mailing list >> ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac >> >> At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >> ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL… >_______________________________________________ >ALAC mailing list >ALAC(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac > >At-Large Online: http://www.atlarge.icann.org >ALAC Working Wiki: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+Advisory+Committee+(AL…

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ACTION: Re: [ALAC-Announce] NOW OPEN: Joint Statement of the GAC and the ALAC on the Second Milestone Report of the Joint Applicant Support Cross-Community Working Group (JAS-WG)
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 3, 2011

Aug. 3, 2011

All, a quick follow-up: this is a *3 DAY ONLY* Vote. Due to the need for a fast turn-around on this, because the JAS work is running under such tight schedules to the extent that every day matters, we will be advising the GAC to send the statement to the Board as soon as the ALAC vote has reached a quorum of "yes" answers. Your fast action on this is would really be appreciated! Olivier On 03/08/2011 23:16, ICANN At-Large Staff wrote : > Dear All, > > The Chair of the ALAC, Olivier Crépin-Leblond, has requested the Staff to start a three-day ALAC vote on the Joint Statement of the GAC and the ALAC on the Second Milestone Report of the Joint Applicant Support Cross-Community Working Group (JAS-WG). > > Members of the ALAC received an email with their voting credentials a couple of minutes ago. > > The question to be put will be the following: > > ***** > Do you support the ratification of the Joint Statement of the GAC and the ALAC on the Second Milestone Report of the Joint Applicant Support Cross-Community Working Group (JAS-WG) for communication to the relevant Public Comment process? > > With possible answers: > Yes > No > Abstain > > ***** > > You can review the Joint Statement of the GAC and the ALAC on the Second Milestone Report of the Joint Applicant Support Cross-Community Working Group (JAS-WG) at: > https://community.icann.org/x/iwBLAQ > > > The Vote will remain open until Friday 05 August 2011, 16:00 UTC. > > After you have submitted your vote online, you should receive an email > confirmation. Please inform > staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org><mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> if you do not > receive a confirmation so that we can check whether your vote has been > recorded. Also, if you are experiencing technical problems and are unable > to vote online, you can send us an email. As long as you send us your > votes before the close of the vote, we can add them as paper ballot votes. > > There is a link entitled 'See who voted' at the bottom of the voting page, > which allows you to see who has voted so far. > > All currently open ALAC votes are linked to a single menu page under: > https://www.bigpulse.com/m6962 > > The results of closed ALAC votes may be reviewed under: > https://www.bigpulse.com/m7097 > > Thank you. > Regards, > > Heidi Ullrich, Seth Greene, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber-White, Marilyn Vernon > ICANN At-Large Staff > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > ALAC-Announce mailing list > ALAC-Announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/alac-announce > > At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org > -- Olivier MJ Crépin-Leblond, PhD http://www.gih.com/ocl.html

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DSSA WG mailing Lists
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 2, 2011

Aug. 2, 2011

Hello everyone, the subject of mailing lists has come up during today's DSSA-OPS conference call (the conference call of Co-Chairs of the Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group). There was consensus that the main DSSA-WG list should be supplemented by discussion lists in each of the SO/ACs. In At-Large, we've traditionally created lists when none were available to discuss specific issues. However, since the subject is of a technical nature, I suggest that we use the already established list: technical-issues(a)atlarge.icann.org Objections? Suggestions? Kind regards, Olivier

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Call for volunteers on public comments / recap from ALAC and ALAC Executive Committee calls
by Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond Aug. 1, 2011

Aug. 1, 2011

Hello all, during last week's conference call, we touched on the following forthcoming public comment period deadlines: Report from Board-GAC Joint Working Group <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/board-gac-jwg-final-report-07jul11-e…> 6 August 2011 [22:00] Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part B Policy Development Process (PDP) Recommendations for Board Consideration <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/irtp-b-recommendations-08jul11-en.htm> 8 August 2011 [11:00] Proposed Revisions to Chapters 3 and 4 of the GNSO Council Operating Procedures Relating to Proxy Voting <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/gnso-proxy-voting-19jul11-en.htm> 9 August 2011 [23:59] Preliminary Issue Report on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part C <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/irtp-c-preliminary-report-25jul11-en…> 25 August 2011 [23:59] Proposed IDN Guidelines Revision <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/idn-guidelines-revision-27jul11-en.h…> 26 August 2011 [23:59] Request for Community Input on Formulation of 2012-2015 Strategic Plan <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/stratplan-2012-29jul11-en.htm> 29 August 2011 [23:59] 1. Board-GAC Joint Working group: it was decided that if we have the bandwidth, we should comment on this It was suggested during the ExCom call that this be taken up by Matt Ashtiani, based on what Cheryl listed on the ExCom call. 2. IRTP-B - the issue on whether to comment on this was undecided during the ALAC call. On the Executive Committee call, we remained equally as undecided, although Eric Brunner Williams said he would look at it, if we was asked to do so. Cintra said she'd be ready to support. However, I'd like to see some of our other ALAC members work on this. It really is not fair that it is always the same people who end up doing the hard work of reading reports and collecting opinion. The matter is made worse by the fact that both Eric and Cintra are already heavily involved in work on the JAS wG and the end of the comment period is only a few days away. Volunteers please! 3. Revisions to Ch3 & 4 of GNSO Council Proc - it was decided *not* to comment on this 4. IRTP-C: it was decided to comment on this during the ALAC call. On the Executive Committee call, it was proposed to bundle this with the response on IRTB-B -- with a short response addressing specific points. Call for volunteers applies. The next 2 items were not up for consideration when the ALAC call took place. 5. IDN Guidelines Revision - I shall email our IDN Liaison to provide input on this 6. 2012-2015 Strategic Plan - the ALAC Executive Committee will discuss this during its next mid-month conference call Warm regards, Olivier Crépin-Leblond ALAC Chair

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