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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- ICANN Issues Third Breach Notice to Net 4 India Limited; Continues to Take Steps to Protect Registrants
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 30, 2021

Jan. 30, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *ICANN Issues Third Breach Notice to Net 4 India Limited; Continues to Take Steps to Protect Registrants <https://newsalerts.icann.org/s0Ut0P208RNN0C020g20d0E>* 29 January 2021 LOS ANGELES – 29 January 2021 – To protect the rights and interests of domain name registrants, today the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) issued a third breach notice <https://newsalerts.icann.org/v0080NtV0dPECgO2R022000> against Net 4 India Limited (Net 4 India) for its repeated and ongoing failures to comply with the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). This notice, as with the first two issued by ICANN against Net 4 India over the past two months, addresses numerous RAA violations detected through the processing of complaints submitted to ICANN Contractual Compliance. When a registrar fails to allow registrants to renew, transfer, and manage their domain names, ICANN will not hesitate to take whatever actions are necessary, up to and including termination of the registrar, to protect registrants' rights and interests. "We are committed to using all available means to protect the rights and interests of domain name registrants, including terminating agreements with parties that fail to cure breaches and fail to deliver on their contractual commitments," said Jamie Hedlund, Senior Vice President, ICANN Contractual Compliance. "ICANN org will continue to monitor issues related to Net 4 India and will continue to respond by email and telephone to registrants seeking guidance and information." Net 4 India is in insolvency proceedings in India, but is still required to continue to meet its obligations under the RAA. Over the last several months, Net 4 India has failed to cure numerous breaches of the RAA, and has failed to respond in a timely manner to registrant requests to transfer, renew, and/or update domain name registrations. As a result, in addition to the third notice issued today, ICANN issued two breach notices in December 2020 (addressed below). Net 4 India has asked <https://newsalerts.icann.org/G2R0Et208P0WC0dP0000gN2> the insolvency court to prevent ICANN from terminating the RAA for Net 4 India's failure to cure the numerous breaches. While maintaining its challenges to jurisdiction, ICANN explained to the court why Net 4 India's request should not be granted. ICANN provided the court with extensive information regarding Net 4 India's breaches, and the significant harm Net 4 India's actions are causing to hundreds, if not thousands, of registrants. On 25 January 2021, the insolvency court issued an order <https://newsalerts.icann.org/R00P082R2d0020g0CXEtQN0> that acknowledged ICANN's input and specifically noted that the court was concerned with ensuring that the breaches were remedied so that the public interest and ICANN's interests are not harmed. The court then ordered Net 4 India, among other things, to provide services in a timely fashion to registrants pursuant to the RAA. In addition, without determining whether the court has jurisdiction over ICANN, the court requested (but did not order) that ICANN not terminate the RAA for three months while the insolvency proceedings continue, so long as Net 4 India complies with the RAA. ICANN is evaluating this request in light of Net 4 India's conduct and the harm it continues to inflict on registrants. ICANN Contractual Compliance will continue to enforce the RAA with Net 4 India, including through today's issuance of a third breach notice within less than a two-month period. The third breach notice does not encompass all complaints that are currently in process as many continue to be within the informal resolution phase <https://newsalerts.icann.org/ZRN0g02Rd0000208Y20PECt> and dozens from the first two breach notices remain uncured. Background on Notices of Breach and Potential Next Steps The ICANN organization (ICANN org) issued prior breach notices on 10 December 2020 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/kC0SP0N00tg02Rd2820Z00E> and 24 December 2020 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/MN0E0208Cu02d00UP0gR002>. To date, Net 4 India has failed to cure all the breaches noted. Failing to cure a breach notice within 21 days of its issuance is grounds for termination of the RAA. In addition, having been in fundamental and material breach three times within a 12-month period is a separate ground for termination of the RAA. All notices of breach, suspension, termination, and non-renewal are published here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/x0C0000u2120PNR0Vd0g8E2>. If ICANN terminates Net 4 India's RAA, ICANN will invoke the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure <https://newsalerts.icann.org/kC0WP0N00ug02Rd2820200E>, which would allow ICANN org to transfer domain names currently under the management of Net 4 India to an ICANN-accredited registrar in good standing. Once a gaining registrar is identified and confirmed, it would then be listed on the Bulk Transfers page <https://newsalerts.icann.org/JR2PC2032E0NXu80dg00000>. Additional Information for Registrants Registrants encountering issues regarding renewal, transfer, or management of domain name registrations can submit complaints to ICANN Contractual Compliance using the relevant forms at https://www.icann.org/compliance/complaint <https://newsalerts.icann.org/n0Cg04Y022NP0ER08200du0>. Registrants are encouraged to provide all information and evidence relevant to their complaints with their initial submission so ICANN is able to expeditiously launch an investigation into the matter. Additional information related to ICANN support for registrants and those impacted by Net 4 India is available here <https://newsalerts.icann.org/v0080Nu50dPECgZ2R022000>. There are certain areas where ICANN does not have the contractual authority or the technical ability to help registrants. These include renewing domain names, generating AuthInfo codes, or unlocking domain names. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a non-profit public benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. 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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Additional Reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the Second Level <https://newsalerts.icann.org/z0282dP0000RNis2Cga0E00>* 29 January 2021 *Open Date:* 28 January 2021 *Close Date:* 11 March 2021 *Originating Organization:* Global Domains and Strategy (GDS) *Categories/Tags:* Second-Level Domains *Brief Overview:* To improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and facilitate the registry operations of new gTLDs, ICANN has developed four additional reference IDN tables in machine-readable format, called reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level. Arabic, Hebrew, and Sinhala script-based LGRs, and the Hebrew language-based LGR, are included in this release. The reference IDN tables are based on the Guidelines for Developing Reference Label Generation Rules (LGRs) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/Y0d0s0bNg0028002PRC0jE2>, which were finalized after community review <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg2kNs20E800R0c020C0>. These will be used in reviewing IDN tables submitted by gTLD registries, e.g., through the Registry Service Evaluation Policy (RSEP) process. *Link:* https://www.icann.org/public-comments/lgr-additional-reference-2021-01-28-en <https://newsalerts.icann.org/z0282dP0000RNls2Cgd0E00> *About ICANN* ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/P000N0dCPR0gm00s08eE222>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00n0E2s0RfP8NC2g0020d0> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/I020oC80P0ggNd220s0RE00> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg2pNs20E800R0h020C0> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/uqN0008R0P0d0i02sg2CE20> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/As0j00CR20Nd2g200P0r08E> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/b0000dRPsCs0Eg2k020280N> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/NR00tC2d0002gsE0lN0082P>

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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team Final Report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/uGN0008R0P0d0w02qg2CE20>* 29 January 2021 *Open Date:* 28 January 2021 *Close Date:* 9 March 2021 *Originating Organization:* ICANN Organization – Review Support and Accountability *Categories/Tags:* Reviews/Improvements, Accountability/Transparency *Brief Overview:* On 25 January 2021, the second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team submitted its final report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/hPg2H0R00C0002dqN020Ex8> to the ICANN Board. The report is now issued for Public Comment to inform Board action on the SSR2 Review Team's final recommendations. The SSR Review is a Specific Review mandated by ICANN's Bylaws (Article 4, Section 4.6 <https://newsalerts.icann.org/kC0yP0N00qg02Rd2820I00E>) to review *"ICANN's execution of its commitment to enhance the operational stability, reliability, resiliency, security, and global interoperability of the systems and processes, both internal and external, that directly affect and/or are affected by the Internet's system of unique identifiers that ICANN coordinates."* Specific Reviews <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2qC82gN0d0PERJ00z00020> are crucial to the legitimacy and accountability of ICANN. Specific Reviews serve as ICANN's progress report to the world and demonstrate how ICANN delivers on its commitments and identifies areas where it can improve. Specific Reviews are conducted by members of the stakeholder community who look at past processes, actions, and outcomes in order to make recommendations to improve future performance. The SSR2 Review Team Final Report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/hPg2H0R00C0002dqN020Ex8> contains 63 full consensus recommendations in the following areas: - SSR1 implementation and intended effects; - Key stability issues within ICANN; - Contracts, compliance, and transparency around Domain Name System (DNS) abuse; and - Additional SSR-related concerns regarding the global DNS. The SSR2 Review Team considered comments received on its draft report <https://newsalerts.icann.org/p0000C02AE020KNRdP0g8q2> and amended its report as it deemed appropriate. Appendix H <https://newsalerts.icann.org/p0000C02BE020LNRdP0g8q2> of the SSR2 Final Report contains the SSR2 Review Team's response to the public comments. The SSR2 Review Team will host a webinar on 11 February 2021 at 15:00 UTC to brief the community on its final recommendations. Please see the wiki page <https://newsalerts.icann.org/f00qd0P08M002R22CNECg00> for webinar details. Per the Bylaws (Section 4.6(a)(vii)(C)) <https://newsalerts.icann.org/kC0yP0N00qg02Rd2820I00E> the Board shall consider the final report within six months of receipt, i.e., by 25 July 2021. The Board will consider the Public Comment submissions received as well as a feasibility analysis and impact assessment of the implementation of recommendations, which will take into account initial cost and resource estimates and dependencies with other ongoing efforts within the community. The Board will then direct implementation of the recommendations that were approved subject to planning, scheduling, and prioritization, and provide written rationale for any recommendations that are not approved. *Link:* https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ssr2-final-report-2021-01-28-en <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00PqN2Dd8g02N0E0> *About ICANN* ICANN’s mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/uON0008R0P0d0E02qg2CE20>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00PqP2Fd8g02N0E0> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/lqR2G000P28g0E2d00N0Q0C> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/s0Rq0P208RNH0C020g20d0E> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/b0000dRPqCS0Eg2I020280N> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/WC02JNR0P0T2Edg00208q00> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/U2Kg00E0PR0Cdq022N000U8> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/gV080NP02202RE0dC000Lqg>

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Fwd: ccNSO Newsletter | January 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

Find out the latest about the ccNSO. ccNSO Newsletter | January 2021 ccPDP4 starts work on IDN ccTLD Variant Management The ccNSO PDP4 working group - which develops policy recommendations for the (de-)selection of Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) ccTLD strings - has started its review of the 2013 ccNSO policy proposals for IDN ccTLD string selection criteria, processes and required documentation. The 2013 policy proposals (ccPDP2) did not include the topic of variant management, however a new ccPDP4 subgroup will start its work on variant management in February. The ICANN Board requested to address variant management in coordination with GNSO efforts. The full ccPDP4 Working Group and the subgroup will work in parallel: each group will meet on alternate Tuesdays. In future, two additional subgroups are foreseen: - on confusing similarity - on the deselection of IDN ccTLDs The results of ccPDP4 will replace the 2009 IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process. To stay informed about the work of this group, consult its workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> . Join the pre-ICANN70 ccNSO webinars Read more here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> . - Join us for 2 editions of the ccTLD community webinar, targeted at newcomers and those that would like to learn more about the work of the ccNSO. When? Wednesday, 17 March (19 UTC) and Thursday, 18 March (11 UTC) - Participate in 2 editions of the popular ccTLD News Session. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, 9 March 2021 (19 UTC) and Thursday, 11 March 2021 (11 UTC). Apply now for a speaking slot We seek presenters! ccTLD News Session Do you have a best practice, project solution or case study you want to share with your colleagues from across the world? You are kindly invited to submit your presentation proposal for the Virtual ccTLD News Sessions, covering for instance recent developments, ccTLD activities and ccTLD management related topics, both from an operational, marketing or legal point of view. The deadline to apply is 10 February 2021. Read more here. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> Tech Day Tech Day will be held as a virtual technical workshop at ICANN70 on Monday, 22 March 2021. The Tech Working Group seeks presenters. Proposals should preferably focus on one of the following topics: 1. DNSSEC, in particular within the LACNIC Region and with regards to SHA-1 Transition 2. RDAP implementations 3. Best security management practices, lines of defense, to protect the registry from bad actors, attacks or malware Tech WG welcomes suggestions for additional topics. Those interested in presenting should contact ccNSO-techday(a)icann.org ICANN70 ccNSO Members Meeting Curious about the upcoming ccNSO Members Meeting? Sneak a peek! The ICANN70 ccNSO Members Meeting will focus on 3 sessions. Updates will be posted on the ccNSO ICANN70 workspace <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…>, as soon as they become available. ccNSO Governance Session Since the adoption of its internal Rules in 2004, the ccNSO has evolved: the ccNSO membership grew and while the ccNSO started as a Supporting Organization with a limited scope and mandate, it is now one of the five Decisional Participants. The goal of this session is to consult the ccNSO membership regarding some topics that have a direct impact on the governance structure of the ccNSO, specifically on the roles and responsibilities of Council and ccNSO membership, and their expected interaction. The focus of the discussions will be on the decision-making processes and the expected roles by Council and ccNSO Members. The results of the session will provide the basis for further work on the aforementioned topics by the ccNSO Council and the ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee (GRC). ccTLDs and the future ccTLD stakeholders expect their ccTLDs to be resilient and future-proof. - part 1 | During this session, ccTLDs from various regions look into the future: What do they see as major developments and how do they address them? - part 2 | Join us for this interactive panel discussion, where the audience and panellist are invited to share their experiences about making their ccTLDs future-proof. Question and Answer session with ccTLD-related ICANN Board members The ccNSO-appointed ICANN Board members have been invited to attend a question and answer session and to share their experiences as Board members. Also invited are ICANN Board members with a long standing association with the ccTLD community. Links to bookmark now ccNSO Schedule & Remote Participation Hub The one-stop page for all your remote participation queries: https://community.icann.org/x/fwlACQ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> Agenda ICANN70 ccNSO Members Meeting https://community.icann.org/x/2AlACQ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> Pre-ICANN70 sessions https://community.icann.org/x/uQpACQ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> - The ICANN70 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…>Virtual Community Forum will be held 22-25 March 2021. - The <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> schedule <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fjMa0gEwePrL5Pnk6dZb2mC04b7HFu3uW6ab_dnFtvjH…> will become available 1 March. - Sessions will be held during general working hours in Cancún (Quintana Roo), Mexico (EST/UTC-5) ccNSO Council highlights The ccNSO Council had its 169th meeting on 21 January 2021 | 12 UTC. Highlights: - Council appointed David McAuley (.cc) as member for the Community Representatives Group, which will select the Independent Review Process (IRP) Standing Panel - Council reviewed the updated dashboard used to track implementation of recommendations from the organisational review and WS2. - Update and discussion on the (pre-)ICANN70 ccNSO sessions, including the pre-ICANN70 ccTLD News Session, a webinar for newcomers, a Council workshop and 3 sessions as part of the ccNSO Members Meeting - Council is currently reviewing the following drafts. Deadline for comments is Friday, 29 January (23:59 UTC) - Draft ccNSO response to the Board Operational Effectiveness Committee, regarding the latest organisational review - A new guideline, which consolidates selection and appointment of various liaisons and members to groups - A consolidated procedure for the nomination of WG/Committee (Vice-)Chair(s). - Review and preparing for adoption of the draft Terms of Reference of a new ccNSO Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee (OISC) Council meetings are open to observers. Contact the Secretariat <ccnsosecretariat(a)icann.org> for participation details. The next ccNSO Council meeting is scheduled for 18 February 2021 (21 UTC). 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Fwd: Thursday, 28 January 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 28, 2021

Jan. 28, 2021

Thursday, 28 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - DUE TOMORROW: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - DUE SUNDAY: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - UPDATED: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - NEW: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open - NEW: Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> Information Sharing DUE TOMORROW: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> . DUE SUNDAY: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> . UPDATED: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application process will open Monday, 8 February 2021 and program details are available here. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 (UTC). This program aims to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during the pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. NEW: Internet Nominations by Community Leaders Procedure Community leaders will have the opportunity to nominate recipients to the program. This includes up to five nominees from each of the three Supporting Organizations, four Advisory Committees, four GNSO Stakeholder Groups and five GNSO Constituencies, and five RALOs from At-Large. In order to be reimbursed, all applicants must: - Require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN70. - Have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds. - Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> for ICANN70. - Attend a minimum of four official ICANN70 sessions. Once community leaders have established their nominees, they can inform their nominee to apply for the program through: https://events.icann.org/icann70/bandwidthprogram <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> [Application site will open Monday, 8 February 2021]. Chairs should their list to travelsupport(a)icann.org, for ICANN org to verify the applications. SO/AC chair and community leaders will have until Monday, 01 March 2021 to complete this nomination process. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> NEW: The ICANN Nominating Committee Application Period Is Now Open The Nominating Committee (NomCom) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, 18 March 2021 at 23:59 UTC. Applications should be submitted via the online <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…>candidate portal <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…>. All applications are confidential. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> NEW: Recording Now Available of ICANN Board Workshop Open Session on FY21 Operational Priorities ICANN Board Chair Maarten Botterman discussed the January workshop in a recent blog <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…>. On 24 January 2021, the ICANN Board held an open session during the workshop to discuss its priorities for 2021. The recording can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…>. REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Zq6ZRUQW9Yi7zZrUsuMC4KEflJFTBo22D6NA0S8-7igi…> . 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Fwd: ICANN News Alert -- Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 26, 2021

Jan. 26, 2021

[image: ICANN Announcement Alerts] *Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions <https://newsalerts.icann.org/dd0Pg2ENn20E800R0r020C0>* 26 January 2021 LOS ANGELES – 25 January 2021 – Today, the Nominating Committee (NomCom) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites interested individuals to submit applications for key leadership positions within ICANN. Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the Internet's technical coordination and policy development. The deadline to submit applications is *18 March 2021 at 23:59 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC).* We are inviting applications for the following positions: - Three members of the ICANN Board of Directors. - Three regional representatives to the At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC) – one each representing the Africa region, Asia, Australia, and Pacific Islands region, and Latin America and Caribbean region. - Two members of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council – one representing the Contracted Parties House and one representing the Non-Contracted Parties House. - One member of the Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) Council. Guided by the broad public interest, those selected will work to fulfill ICANN's mission to coordinate the global Internet's system of unique identifiers, and in particular, to ensure its stable and secure operation. The selected leaders will make a valuable public service contribution toward ensuring the stable and secure operation of the Internet's unique identifier systems. Qualifications Fluency in English is a requirement for all positions. Other qualifications, skills, and time commitments vary depending on the position. For information, visit the NomCom webpage <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rs000dn20E200CP02gFN0>. Each ICANN Board member has the option to receive compensation in accordance with the resolution passed by the Board on 30 July 2014, but it is not required (See Board Member Compensation <https://newsalerts.icann.org/F28RP00Gt0C0g2n2000EdN0>). The remaining positions are voluntary. Application Deadline and Process There is an online candidate portal <https://newsalerts.icann.org/r00H0E2n0RuP8NC2g0020d0>to submit applications. All applications are confidential. For full consideration, the NomCom must receive applications by 18 March 2021, 23:59 UTC. Candidate applications that remain incomplete at the end of this period will not be considered. Following receipt of the applications, the NomCom will consider all applicants and select a shortlist of qualified candidates. Selections are expected to be announced in August 2021. Successful candidates will assume their positions at the conclusion of ICANN72 Annual General Meeting in October 2021. Meetings, Travel, Reimbursement, and Compensation These positions require regular participation in virtual meetings via telephone and Zoom. The positions may involve significant international travel when pandemic-related travel restrictions lift. Reasonable direct and properly documented expenses incurred in the course of service by Board Directors and volunteers will be reimbursed. For More Information Learn more by visiting the NomCom webpage <https://newsalerts.icann.org/V8Rs000dn20E200CP02gFN0>. If you have any questions or comments, email nomcom2021(a)icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/XdP0gvR0N000En082022CI0>. About ICANN ICANN's mission is to help ensure a stable, secure, and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet, you need to type an address – a name or a number – into your computer or other device. That address must be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN helps coordinate and support these unique identifiers across the world. ICANN was formed in 1998 as a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with a community of participants from all over the world. [image: shadow] *[image: Twitter] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/G2R0En208w0JC0dP0000gN2>* [image: Facebook] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/P000N0dCPR0gK00n08xE222> [image: Instagram] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/DCL000y0ER800n02PN2g0d2> [image: Linkedin] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/K0020CR00PnM2zd8g02N0E0> [image: YouTube] <https://newsalerts.icann.org/s0Nn0P208RNA0C020g20d0E> [image: shadow1] Unsubscribe <https://newsalerts.icann.org/kC0BP0N00ng02Rd2820O00E> | https://www.icann.org <https://newsalerts.icann.org/y2nC82gN0d0PERP00C00020> <https://newsalerts.icann.org/U2Dg00E0PR0Cdn022N000Q8>

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Fwd: Read the SubPro PDP Newsletter - January 2021 Edition
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 26, 2021

Jan. 26, 2021

The latest edition is now available. New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP January 2021 Newsletter CURRENT STATUS The Working Group has submitted its Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> to the GNSO Council for its consideration. The GNSO Council received a short briefing <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> about the Final Report during the 21 January Council meeting <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>. A webinar will be held for Councilors on 28 January at 20:00 UTC. The webinar is also open to observers. Zoom room details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> . Prior to submission of the Final Report, the Working Group held a consensus call on the recommendations, implementation guidance, and other outputs in the Final Report, which are organized under 40+ topic areas. In summary, all but one of the topics received a designation of either Full Consensus or Consensus. More specifically, 25 topics received Full Consensus, 16 received Consensus and one (Topic 35: Auctions: Mechanisms of Last Resort / Private Resolution of Contention Sets) received a designation of Strong Support but Significant Opposition. Within each of the topics that received either Consensus or Strong Support but Significant Opposition, outputs within the topic that achieved Full Consensus or Consensus are specified. See Annex C of the Final Report for additional information about the consensus designations. In its message to the GNSO Council <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> accompanying the Final Report, the Working Group Co-Chairs highlighted and commented on four topic areas that may require additional consideration following the PDP: - Mitigating DNS Abuse - Closed Generics - Public Interest Commitments / Registry Voluntary Commitments - Mechanisms of Last Resort / Private Resolution of Contention Sets These topics were also raised in the 21 January briefing to Council and will be covered in the upcoming webinar. NEXT STEPS The GNSO Council will vote on the Final Report and the recommendations, implementation guidance, and other outputs contained in the Final Report. If adopted by the GNSO Council, the outputs will be submitted to the ICANN Board for its consideration. WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? In June 2014, the GNSO Council established a Discussion Group that was intended to evaluate the experiences of the 2012 round gTLD Program and to identify possible areas for future GNSO policy development. The Discussion Group’s <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> deliverables <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> served as the basis for the GNSO Council request for a Preliminary Issue Report in June of 2015. Following the publication of the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>Final Issue Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>, the GNSO Council adopted the <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> charter <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> for the PDP Working Group, which began its work in February 2016. The Working Group conducted initial deliberations topics in its charter using five separate Work Tracks. Following publication of the Working Group’s Initial Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>, Supplemental Initial Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>, and the Final Report produced by Work Track 5 <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…>, the Working Group worked at the plenary level to review public comments received on the Initial Report and Supplemental Initial Report, refine its outputs and publish a draft Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> for public comment. Following review of comments on the draft Final Report and finalization of outputs, the Working Group submitted its Final Report <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AzUIJ67TIlKLRE2U_q2tTytfd1wZQvrZ2eo9Tr2d3Nit…> to the GNSO Council. WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group has produced a series of recommendations regarding future application processes for new gTLDs. The recommendations have been sent to the GNSO Council, and if approved, they will be considered by the ICANN Board. The completion of the PDP is an important milestone towards the implementation of the next round of new gTLDs. 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Fwd: Monday, 25 January 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Monday, 25 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents ICANN70 Resources - Registration - Virtual Backgrounds Information Sharing - DUE TODAY: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - THIS WEEK: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives - THIS WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget ICANN70 Resources Registration <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> Virtual Backgrounds <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> Information Sharing DUE TODAY: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. THIS WEEK: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement An ICANN European regional stakeholder assembly will present ICANN org reflections <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> on current European Union (EU) initiatives on Wednesday, 27 January, 15:00-16:00 UTC. This interactive webinar is open to all who register and will provide an overview of areas where EU legislative and regulatory initiatives make mention of, or potentially affect, the Domain Name System. We will present potential impacts on the ICANN mission and technical remit; and invite discussion on how various members of the broader ICANN community and ICANN policy development may be affected. Wednesday, 27 January, 2021,15:00 - 16:00 UTC Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> THIS WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> . The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> . Public Comment Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> Close Date: Monday, 15 February 2021 Volume 3, Issue 7 | Archive <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AWeYdfc88W76Pct_FaXB2XJPu40Cl4Y68lJPIWlFMmhh…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 28 January 2021 ICANN | 12025 Waterfront Drive, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094-2536 Unsubscribe maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=00115LrDzKl3LoTB9FWCDiE2A%3D&…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by david.olive(a)icann.org powered by [image: Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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GAC and ccNSO comments on the ICANN Meeting Strategy
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 24, 2021

Jan. 24, 2021

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Fwd: Thursday, 21 January 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

Thursday, 21 January 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. Table of Contents Information Sharing - NEW: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN's Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives - DUE TOMORROW: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper - NEXT WEEK: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 Community Excellence Award Program - NEXT WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 - REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members - REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan - REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program - REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open Public Comment - NEXT WEEK: Priority 2 Policy Recommendations for ICANN Board Consideration from EPDP Phase 2 - Draft FY22-26 Operating & Financial Plan and Draft FY22 Operating Plan & Budget Information Sharing NEW: Stakeholder Assembly about ICANN's Perspectives on EU Digital Initiatives From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement An ICANN European regional stakeholder assembly will present ICANN org reflections <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> on current European Union (EU) initiatives on Wednesday, 27 January, 15:00-16:00 UTC. This interactive webinar is open to all who register and will provide an overview of areas where EU legislative and regulatory initiatives make mention of, or potentially affect, the Domain Name System. We will present potential impacts on the ICANN mission and technical remit; and invite discussion on how various members of the broader ICANN community and ICANN policy development may be affected. Wednesday, 27 January, 2021,15:00 - 16:00 UTC Register <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> DUE TOMORROW: Revised Operational Design Phase Concept Paper From: Theresa Swinehart, Senior Vice President, Global Domains & Strategy ICANN org has shared a revised version of the Operational Design Phase Concept Paper <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . The new version follows community consultation during ICANN69, including written feedback by a number of community groups. The concept paper proposes an Operational Design Phase (ODP) that is to become part of the policy and implementation life cycle. The ICANN organization will conduct the ODP for consensus policy recommendations that are approved by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council. The purpose of the ODP is to provide the Board with relevant information to decide, as required by the Bylaws, whether a recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. Please provide your input by Friday, 22 January 2021, to mary.wong(a)icann.org . NEXT WEEK: Request for Community Selection Panel Participants – 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award Program From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support On 1 December 2020, Supporting Organization and Advisory Committee chairs received an email request to provide up to two members from their respective group to help choose the recipient of the 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award. The deadline to provide names to david.olive(a)icann.org is Monday, 25 January 2021. The 2021 ICANN Community Excellence Award will be presented during ICANN71 in June 2021. A community selection panel will be formed to review the nominations and select the award recipient. Ideally, panelists will serve a maximum of two consecutive terms on the selection panel to ensure diversity and equal opportunity among community members. The time commitment for the selection panel includes weekly one-hour calls between the end of March through June 2021. NEXT WEEK: FY22 Additional Budget Requests Due Friday, 29 January 2021 ICANN org has launched the FY22 Additional Budget Request process. This process pertains to a dedicated part of the overall ICANN annual budget that is set aside to fund specific requests from the community for activities that are not already included in the recurring ICANN budget. Submissions are due on Friday, 29 January 2021 at 23:59 UTC to planning(a)icann.org. Learn more <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . REMINDER: Call for SOs/ACs to Nominate Fellowship Program Mentors and Selection Committee Members From: Sally Costerton, Senior Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement ICANN has announced <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> a call for nominees to volunteer to serve as mentors to the Fellowship Program and as members to its Selection Committee. There will be a total of seven mentors and seven Selection Committee members, and each group is welcome to nominate one individual for each role. Interested Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees should select their respective Fellowship Program mentor and Selection Committee representative by Sunday, 31 January 2021 and notify fellowshipconsultation(a)icann.org. Individual self-nominations will not be considered. Criteria for mentors and Selection Committee members can be found here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . REMINDER: Volunteers Needed for Advisory Group on ICANN's North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan From: Naela Sarras, Vice President, Global Stakeholder Engagement, North America Community members are invited to join a short-term regional advisory group, that will help advise the GSE North America team on the development of the next iteration of the North America Stakeholder Engagement Plan. This effort seeks community input to enhance the important work of stakeholder engagement across North America by actively soliciting input into ICANN policy and work processes. This advisory group will be time-limited (February - May 2021), will include two webinars, and be directed toward answering specific questions. With help from the community, the team hopes to surface implementable ideas with measurable impact to enhance engagement. Kindly send your reply with one or two named volunteers for this activity by Friday, 12 February 2021. Please send your reply to naela.sarras(a)icann.org and joe.catapano(a)icann.org. REMINDER: ICANN Continues the Pandemic Internet Access Reimbursement Program Interested community members must apply in advance of ICANN70, and those who meet the eligibility requirements will be selected to participate. The application deadline is Friday, 5 March 2021 at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The application process will open 8 February 2021 and program details are available here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . The goal of this program is to facilitate participation in ICANN Public Meetings during this global pandemic. It offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth. Learn more. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> REMINDER: Nomination Period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award Now Open From: David Olive, Senior Vice President, Policy Development Support The nomination period for the ICANN Community Excellence Award 2020 is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 29 March 2021, and the winner(s) will be announced during ICANN71. The ICANN Community Excellence Award recognizes ICANN community members who substantively contribute to policymaking within the ICANN ecosystem and who are deeply invested in developing consensus-based solutions within ICANN’s multistakeholder model. Learn more about the nomination process <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> and submit your nominations here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NkucnzOa5fOvLaTWsSCO_ZTDw-BAndt1hM_-Yy-QXarY…> . 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