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Fwd: The latest ccNSO news for you | August 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

August 2021 [image: ccNSO-logo.jpeg] ccNSO News August 2021 | Issue 31 [image: Screenshot 2021-08-02 at 12.51.32.png] Submit your presentation proposal! Present at ccTLD News On 6 and 7 October 2021, there will be the next edition of the virtual ccTLD News Sessions. We now seek speakers on a variety of ccTLD-related topics, including among others Internet Governance. Please submit your presentation proposal by 13 September, 23:59 UTC. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…>Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> Save the date! Join the ccNSO Rules Webinar Join us on Thursday, 26 August 2021 at 12 UTC. Your participation in this session is important! The ccNSO Guidelines Review Committee invites all ccNSO members to a webinar to discuss the proposed new set of Rules for the ccNSO. The new Rules will have a direct impact on the governance structure of the ccNSO, specifically on the respective roles and responsibilities of the Council and ccNSO membership. The current internal ccNSO Member Rules were adopted in 2004, and since then the ccNSO has evolved. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> Heads Up! Find out what it takes to join the ccNSO Council The 3-year term for five members of the ccNSO Council will end in March 2022. On 15 September 2021, the ccNSO will open a call for nominations to fill those seats. Are you considering running as a candidate for the ccNSO Council? Would you like to learn more about the ccNSO Council and the need to nominate candidates? You are invited to join the ccNSO Council Chair and other Councillors for a webinar on Thursday, 16 September 2021 at noon UTC. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> [image: E6YVNTXXIAEF10b _1_.jpeg] ICANN72 Update ICANN72 will convene as a Virtual Annual General Meeting due to the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ICANN72 Virtual Annual General Meeting will take place in the Pacific Daylight Time zone (UTC -7) but the exact dates may change slightly following consultation with ICANN community leadership. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…>Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> The detailed ccNSO schedule, including a summary of the topics covered, will soon become available on the ccNSO ICANN72 workspace <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> . [image: Picture 1.png] [image: Picture 1.png] The Policy Development Process on the retirement of ccTLDs reaches an important milestone The ccNSO membership recently voted in support of the ccNSO Council recommendation to adopt the proposed policy on the retirement of ccTLDs. Consult the vote report here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> . The proposed policy is about the trigger event of a ccTLD retirement process, the retirement process itself, and the impact of the trigger event on the Root Zone Database. The policy is directed at ICANN, and within scope of the ccNSO policy development process as stated in Annex C of the ICANN Bylaws. As a next step, a report on the voting will be sent to the Issue Manager. The report will be included in the Draft Board Report, which - after approval by the ccNSO Council - will be submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> [image: Screenshot 2021-08-11 at 11.42.36.png] Stephen Deerhake (.as) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> Chair ccPDP3-RET Eberhard Lisse (.na) <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> Vice Chair ccPDP3-RET Meet the ccPDP3-RET leadership team Stephen Deerhake and Eberhard Lisse, respectively Chair and Vice Chair of the ccPDP Working Group on the retirement of ccTLDs, reflect on the process that led to the ccNSO membership supporting the ccNSO Council’s recommendation to adopt the proposed policy. Find out what some of the Working Group’s struggles were, and how Stephen and Eberhard looked back on their role as members of the ccPDP3-ret leadership team. They also talk about why it is important to contribute to the work of the ccNSO, and how even smaller ccTLDs can make a difference. Read the interview with ccPDP3-RET Chair Stephen Deerhake here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…>, and the interview with the Working Group's Vice Chair Eberhard Lisse here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> . ccNSO Council Highlights [image: Picture 1.png] The ccNSO Council had its 175th meeting on 22 July 2021 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…>. Topic highlights from the July 2021 Council meeting: - CSC related matters, including the 2nd CSC effectiveness review, the call for Expressions of Interest <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> for one ccNSO appointed CSC member and a CSC Activity Update. - ICANN org’s proposal to create an ad-hoc community representative group to coordinate on those WS2 recommendations where community prioritization and coordination may be required - Council’s perspective on the minimum requirements for hybrid public ICANN meetings: This topic was deferred to the September meeting. - Progress regarding the expanded role of the ccNSO Council's Triage Committee (Read more here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> ) - A potential role for the ccNSO with respect to DNS Abuse. During its July meeting, a Mini-workshop style exercise was held, where Councillors and others expressed their views on the ccNSO and DNS Abuse. Councillors and others identified a number of aspects to shape the potential role of the ccNSO with respect to the discussions on DNS Abuse. The Secretariat in the meanwhile provided a summary to start the Council work on an action plan. - Potential paths forward regarding the update of the ICANN Learn ccNSO Course: Council in the meanwhile took a decision on next steps online to undertake an extensive review of the ccNSO Course on ICANN Learn, before translating the course in the various languages ICANN provides translations. The review will be driven by the ccNSO Outreach and Involvement Standing Committee and ccTLD community volunteers. - Update regarding the ICANN71 session At-Large Policy Session 2: ccTLD Governance Models - Testimonies from At-Large End Users. Following a Council decision, the Chair of the ccNSO sent a letter <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> to the ALAC Chair, on behalf of the ccNSO Council. The ccNSO Council adopted the latest (19 July 2021) version of the letter to the ALAC to express its substantive and procedural concerns with respect to the ICANN71 ALAC session ccTLD Governance Models - Testimonies from At-Large End Users. The Chair is also requested to do whatever she believes is necessary to resolve the outstanding issues, within the parameters set in the letter <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013uxxKBK-lUnIUgH67kPc6x54dJirWw7VxcfdvYLSpvE…> . The ccNSO Council will not meet in August, and will reconvene on 16 September at 20 UTC. All Council meetings are open to observers. 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SAC119 - feedback to the gNSO transfer policy review PDP WG
by Andrei Kolesnikov Aug. 10, 2021

Aug. 10, 2021

Dear colleagues, SSAC has published a report to the domain transfer policy review PDP WG It covers few risks, including authinfo code hijack and halt of DNSSEC service while dns service is discontinued. https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-119-en.pdf -- andrei

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Fwd: Monday 09 August 2021
by Maureen Hilyard Aug. 9, 2021

Aug. 9, 2021

Monday, 09 August 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Table of Contents Information Sharing - REMINDER: Expressions of Interest: Chair of Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines - Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training - Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> - Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Information Sharing REMINDER: Expressions of Interest: Chair of Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to chair the Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team. The GNSO Council approved the formation of the team and provided instructions <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> during its meeting on 22 July 2021. The deadline to submit an EOI is 23:59 UTC on Wednesday, 25 August 2021. Read More. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. New Public Comment Feature Launches in 22 Days! Step-by-Step Public Comment Submission Guidelines <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Zoom Replay: Public Comment Submission Training <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Zoom Replay: Public Comment User Experience Demonstration <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 58 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001umgy12lSuDtLhxfSRL06QxN5JpRJ-GsYZTnm1ufS_dM…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 12 August 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&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> 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=VF21_3GE&nav=e14d97a7-8…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&nav=e14d97a7-8…>

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Fwd: Monday 02 August 2021 - Kamel Award Deadline TODAY, Public Comment Training TOMORROW
by Maureen Hilyard Aug. 2, 2021

Aug. 2, 2021

Monday, 02 August 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Table of Contents Webinars - 🚨TOMORROW 🚨ITI Update: ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing - 🚨TODAY 🚨Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building - WEDNESDAY: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group - THURSDAY: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August - NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN72 Participants - NEW: Country Code Top-Level Domain Participation in ICANN's DAAR System - REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> - Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars 🚨TOMORROW 🚨 ITI Update: ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Information Sharing 🚨TODAY 🚨 Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . WEDNESDAY: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. THURSDAY: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August The community questionnaire will help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. Input is due by Thursday, 5 August at 23:59 UTC. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> NEW: ICANN Announces NextGen@ICANN72 Participants The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced the individuals selected to participate in the NextGen@ICANN Program at ICANN72. An independent committee selected the NextGen@ICANN72 participants based on their current studies and interest in global policy and Internet governance. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> NEW: Country Code Top-Level Domain Participation in ICANN's DAAR System In July 2020, we announced the first eight country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) that joined the Domain Abuse Activity Reporting (DAAR) system designed by ICANN's Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). One year later, I'm happy to report that we now have seventeen ccTLDs included in DAAR. Lithuania (.li) was the most recent to join. Read More. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 56 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0018001wq0dLrHz1EDSbPEicXZ9qaO-hLkqKUY-WfI47ze…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 05 August 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&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> 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=VF21_3GE&nav=304885a9-e…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&nav=304885a9-e…>

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Fwd: Thursday, 29 July 2021 - Kamel Award Deadline Approaches, Public Comment Trainings Next Week
by Maureen Hilyard July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Thursday, 29 July 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Table of Contents Webinars - NEXT WEEK: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing - MONDAY: Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building - NEW: ICANN Board Action and Next Steps on the SSR2 Review - NEW: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August - NEXT WEEK: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group - REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Now Open - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> - Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars NEXT WEEK: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Information Sharing MONDAY: Nomination Period Closes for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . NEW: ICANN Board Action and Next Steps on the SSR2 Review On Monday, 25 January 2021, the Second Security, Stability, and Resiliency (SSR2) Review Team delivered its Final Report <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> to the ICANN Board. This achievement represents more than four years of research, evaluation, and consideration. The SSR Review is one of four Specific Reviews anchored in the ICANN Bylaws and relates to key elements of the ICANN Strategic Plan. The ICANN Bylaws require the ICANN Board to take action on the Final Report within six months. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> NEW: SSAD ODP Community Questionnaire Extended to Thursday, 5 August The community questionnaire will help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. Input is due by Thursday, 5 August at 23:59 UTC. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> NEXT WEEK: Request for Early Input: GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 55 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001XiC8kEcy78Rv_gzPRSXAM1nVm5ItesGOmFPcr6dCCvs…> | Next Issue: Monday, 02 August 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&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> 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=VF21_3GE&nav=50052fd9-6…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&nav=50052fd9-6…>

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Fwd: Monday, 26 July 2021
by Maureen Hilyard July 26, 2021

July 26, 2021

Monday, 26 July 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Table of Contents Webinars - TOMORROW: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar - REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing - THIS WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 - REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building - REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group - REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> - Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars TOMORROW: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar ICANN invites the community to join one of two public webinars to discuss planning for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Operating Plan and Budget (OP&B) for delivering the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. The webinar will explain the planning process, the proposed operational priorities for FY23, timelines, and key assumptions. ICANN welcomes the community's questions and comments. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 00:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 16:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> The annual OP&B for the IANA functions has two components: a budget and operating plan for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), the ICANN affiliate that performs the IANA functions, which outlines the planned activities and resources to deliver the core IANA functions. The second component includes the PTI budget plus additional programs and costs that the ICANN organization incurs overseeing and enabling the IANA functions. In addition to the webinars, the community has further opportunity to participate in this planning process. The draft plans will be put out for Public Comment in September before being considered for formal adoption in late 2021. REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Information Sharing THIS WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 54 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0011WiXQcqZVFIAUXiA_Jvp-oOb6U-3lJwHScKGSqQZuoS…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 29 July 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&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> 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=VF21_3GE&nav=e7953f2d-1…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&nav=e7953f2d-1…>

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Fwd: Thursday, 22 July 2021
by Maureen Hilyard July 22, 2021

July 22, 2021

Thursday, 22 July 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. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Table of Contents Webinars - TODAY: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar - NEXT WEEK: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar - REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing - TODAY: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire - NEXT WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 - REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building - REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group - REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open - REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> - Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules Webinars TODAY: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Thursday, 22 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC to provide the ICANN community with updates on its DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program, community-facing initiatives, Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR), and Domain Name Security Threat Information Collection and Reporting (DNSTICR) project. Register here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…>. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . NEXT WEEK: FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar ICANN invites the community to join one of two public webinars to discuss planning for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) Operating Plan and Budget (OP&B) for delivering the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. The webinar will explain the planning process, the proposed operational priorities for FY23, timelines, and key assumptions. ICANN welcomes the community's questions and comments. Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 00:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 16:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> The annual OP&B for the IANA functions has two components: a budget and operating plan for Public Technical Identifiers (PTI), the ICANN affiliate that performs the IANA functions, which outlines the planned activities and resources to deliver the core IANA functions. The second component includes the PTI budget plus additional programs and costs that the ICANN organization incurs overseeing and enabling the IANA functions. In addition to the webinars, the community has further opportunity to participate in this planning process. The draft plans will be put out for Public Comment in September before being considered for formal adoption in late 2021. REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Information Sharing TODAY: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire ICANN has launched the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Questionnaire to help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. ICANN org is looking for participation from community members who request nonpublic domain name registration data. The questionnaire <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> will be open until Thursday, 22 July (23:59 UTC). For questions, please contact jane.sexton(a)icann.org or isabelle.colas(a)icann.org. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> NEXT WEEK: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> its application period is now open for their virtual program, which will run from Friday, 1 October through Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Sessions will be held once or twice a week to accommodate the schedules of students and young professionals. Participants will be expected to complete preparatory work between sessions. The final day of the academy will be a hybrid event in South Korea. Applications are due by Sunday, 8 August 2021. Please note that a stable Internet connection is required for participation. The application procedure and more information on APIGA can be accessed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org. Public Comment Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Proposal for Greek Root Zone Label Generation Rules <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> Close Date: Thursday, 26 Aug 2021 Volume 3, Issue 53 | Archive <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0014K5qgY8krU2IPaFdH9mxqd6B4bM_ka41NDt_eRgeqeN…> | Next Issue: Monday, 26 July 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&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice <https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> 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=VF21_3GE&nav=067eb87d-6…> Try email marketing for free today! <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF21_3GE&nav=067eb87d-6…>

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CORRECTION: ALAC Liaison to the Customer Standing Committee - Re-Appointment
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 21, 2021

July 21, 2021

Dear All, Please note that the ALAC appoints a Liaison to the CSC rather than a Member. Apologies for any confusion. Kind regards, Heidi From: Heidi Ullrich <heidi.ullrich(a)icann.org> on behalf of ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Date: Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 6:00 PM To: "alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org" <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> Cc: Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard(a)gmail.com>, ICANN Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> Subject: ALAC Member of the Customer Standing Committeee - Re-Appointment Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, we would like to inform you that the deadline for the ALAC to submit the name of their Member on the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) is 30 July 2021. The term of the CSC Member is for two years starting on 1 October 2021. We have attached the CSC Skill Set matrix for your convenience. The current Member, Holly Raiche, is eligible for a second full term. Holly has expressed her interest in serving as the ALAC Member on the CSC for a second term. Therefore, Maureen is asking the ALAC whether there are any comments or concerns regarding Holly continuing to serve as the ALAC Member on the CSC for a second two year term. Please write to Maureen directly if you have any comments by 28 July 2021. Kind regards, At-Large staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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SSAC has published SAC118
by Andrei Kolesnikov July 21, 2021

July 21, 2021

SAC118: SSAC Comments on Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – PHASE 2A <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-118-en.pdf> The set of questions directly addressed to registrant registration data. -- Andrey Kolesnikov Internet of things association https://iotas.ru +7(903)790-0362

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ALAC Member of the Customer Standing Committeee - Re-Appointment
by ICANN At-Large Staff July 21, 2021

July 21, 2021

Dear All, On behalf of Maureen Hilyard, ALAC Chair, we would like to inform you that the deadline for the ALAC to submit the name of their Member on the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) is 30 July 2021. The term of the CSC Member is for two years starting on 1 October 2021. We have attached the CSC Skill Set matrix for your convenience. The current Member, Holly Raiche, is eligible for a second full term. Holly has expressed her interest in serving as the ALAC Member on the CSC for a second term. Therefore, Maureen is asking the ALAC whether there are any comments or concerns regarding Holly continuing to serve as the ALAC Member on the CSC for a second two year term. Please write to Maureen directly if you have any comments by 28 July 2021. Kind regards, At-Large staff ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community Website: atlarge.icann.org<https://atlarge.icann.org/> Facebook: facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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