Thursday, 15 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Table of Contents Webinars - TUESDAY: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar - NEXT WEEK: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar - NEW: Register for FY23 IANA Functions and PTI Planning Webinar - REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing - CLOSES MONDAY: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open - NEXT WEEK: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire - NEW: An Update from the NomComRIWG Chairs - NEW: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open - REMINDER: 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: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment - NEXT WEEK: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A - Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Webinars TUESDAY: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC, the ICANN org North America Engagement team will host a webinar related to deliberations on how the infrastructure layer of the Internet is governed that are happening at the United Nations (UN) and within the European Union (EU). These discussions and proposed actions could affect the business sector. Register here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . NEXT WEEK: 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...>. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . NEW: Register for 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Webinar 2 | Tuesday, 27 July 2021 | 16:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Information Sharing CLOSES MONDAY: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open ICANN org announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> that it has now opened the Request for Information (RFI) to better understand what may be commercially available in the marketplace to deliver some or all of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD), including existing methods for identity verification. The RFI overview document can be viewed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . Indications of interest are to be submitted to ssad-odp-rfi@icann.org with the following information, upon which access will be provided to the RFI: - Name of the organization - Name of the contact - Email address of the contact The RFI will be open until 23:59 UTC on Monday, 19 July 2021. Read more. <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> NEW: An Update from the NomComRIWG Chairs The Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group (NomComRIWG <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> ) is making progress on review recommendations from the second organizational review of the NomCom. Several of the review recommendations have implications for the broader community and for ICANN governance. In particular, two areas of implementation may be of interest to the ICANN community: - The independent examiner's recommendation on rebalancing the NomCom - The design and installation of a new NomCom Standing Committee Rebalancing of the NomCom (Recommendation 10) The NomComRIWG presented its rebalancing proposal in a webinar at ICANN70 and recently met with the Organizational Effectiveness Committee (OEC) to discuss implementation of this recommendation, among others. Based upon its discussion with the OEC, the NomComRIWG developed a summary of community consultation and feedback on implementation for rebalancing the NomCom. Once the summary is finalized, it will be shared with the OEC and posted on the NomCom2 Review wiki workspace. The NomComRIWG's current Implementation Plan <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> for this recommendation proposes a change to the ICANN Bylaws, whereby the GNSO is allocated the same number of NomCom seats as it holds today, but is able to internally determine how those seats are allocated without requiring further change to the ICANN Bylaws. The NomComRIWG's intent with this proposal is to allow the GNSO to continue to evolve the allocation of NomCom delegates in response to the changing composition of GNSO constituencies and stakeholder groups. Nominating Committee Standing Committee Charter (Recommendation 24) The intended purpose of the Standing Committee is to support continuous improvement and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nominating Committee while enhancing the NomCom's transparency and accountability to the overall ICANN community. The Standing Committee will not oversee or participate in the daily work of the NomCom. However, recognizing that the membership of the NomCom changes annually, the Standing Committee is intended to provide continuity across annual NomCom cycles and build the institutional memory of the NomCom. The NomComRIWG is currently working on the next iteration of the Standing Committee charter to further refine the committee's purpose, scope, composition, and terms. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . NEW: APIGA 2021 Application Period Is Now Open The 2021 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) announced <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . NEXT WEEK: 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> will be open until Thursday, 22 July (23:59 UTC). For questions, please contact jane.sexton@icann.org or isabelle.colas@icann.org. Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> REMINDER: 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Today, 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> 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@icann.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . Read more <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . 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@icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. 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=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> . Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera@icann.org. Public Comment CLOSES MONDAY: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Volume 3, Issue 51 | <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010m9fIewz-CKW0nhe_Rl0eJWmd2RNpAlBV6qDxkUg1dtN...>