November 2010 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

FW: Helping BC members understand changes in the "final" Applicant guidebook
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

Just getting this dialog onto the public BC email list. ------ Forwarded Message From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org> Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:58:35 -0400 To: Adam Palmer <Adam_Palmer(a)symantec.com>, Berry Cobb <berrycobb(a)infinityportals.com>, Jon Nevett <jon(a)nevett.net>, Ronald Andruff <randruff(a)rnapartners.com>, ron Andruff <ra(a)dotsportllc.com>, Fred Felman <Frederick.Felman(a)markmonitor.com>, "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com>, Greg Rattray <greg(a)fsround.org>, Zahid Jamil <zahid(a)dndrc.com> Subject: Helping BC members understand changes in the "final" Applicant guidebook In our last BC meeting, you were among the members who volunteered to help us quickly digest significant changes in the so-called ‘final’ gTLD guidebook. ICANN will post the document on Tuesday 9-Nov. (it will be featured on home page, but also should be at http://icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/dag-en.htm ) The BC is holding a member call on 11-Nov ( 10am eastern US time) to talk about policy topics we expect going into Cartagena. Best case, you guys join the 11-Nov call and offer your first-look analysis of how the new Guidebook changed vis-a-vis DAGv4. ( ICANN usually posts redline comparison, though it may not be immediately available) Let’s use a divide-and-conquer approach, by delegating Modules among you. Please reply-all with change/confirm of these module assignments: Module 1: Introduction to New gTLD Application Process and Fees. Berry Cobb, Ron Andruff Module 2: Evaluation Procedures. Jon Nevett, Adam Palmer (security criteria for applicants) Zahid Jamil (rights protection mechanisms) Module 3: Dispute Resolution. John Berard, Ron Andruff Module 4: String Contention. Ron Andruff Module 5: Transition to Delegation. Greg Rattray, Fred Fellman ( flexibility for dot-brand TLDs, HSTLDs), Berry Cobb (mitigating malicious conduct), Jon Nevett (VI) If additional discussion of the Guidebook is needed, we can do a another call on 18-Nov to focus on Guidebook changes. Thanks, Steve -- Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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Cross SO/AC Policy Development
by Mike O'Connor Nov. 6, 2010

Nov. 6, 2010

lifting another topic from Danny Younger's blog here... i'm posting it to our list because it's a topic that's due for consideration at the next Council meeting and i'm hoping that we will support Liz's draft. here's a link to the blog post (which in turn links to Liz's paper); http://icannology.blogspot.com/2010/11/gnso-cross-pollination.html Tim (and others) are grumpy about the possibility of out-of-band conversations taking place. i agree that we have to be careful to structure cross-cutting efforts so's not to run afoul of the checks and balances that are in place. but there are a **lot** of problems that can't be addressed within the "silos" we've got today. the RAP working-group identified a few examples. we started calling them "meta issues" in the WG because they didn't neatly fit into the GNSO structure. one example is the need to aggregate and share a wide variety of best practices (which doesn't just sit in the GNSO, but also touches the ccNSO, RALOs, ALAC, the works). there are lots more. so i hope that we can can support Liz's work, while at the same time making sure that SO safeguards and controls are retained. can folks weigh in on this a little? thanks, mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web http://www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Pre-Cartagena ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by Mike Rodenbaugh Nov. 5, 2010

Nov. 5, 2010

FYI. Mike Rodenbaugh RODENBAUGH LAW tel/fax: +1 (415) 738-8087 <http://rodenbaugh.com/> http://rodenbaugh.com From: ICANN News Alert [mailto:communications@icann.org] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 6:52 PM To: icann(a)rodenbaugh.com Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Pre-Cartagena ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-04nov10-en.htm _____ Pre-Cartagena ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. 4 November 2010 Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Cartagena remotely or in person, you're invited to a quick reminder of the background and current status of each major policy issue currently under discussion in ICANN. The ICANN Policy Staff will provide a briefing on Monday 22 November at 14.00 and 20.00 UTC, summarizing policy issues across the different ICANN Supporting Organizations, namely the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO), Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) and Address Supporting Organization (ASO). Amongst other topics, updates will be provided on: * Vertical Integration Policy Development Process (GNSO) * Registration Abuse Policies Recommendations (GNSO) * Registrar Accreditation Agreement (GNSO) * WHOIS Studies (GNSO) * Internationalized Domain Names PDP (ccNSO) * Delegation and Re-delegation Working Group (ccNSO) * Global policy for handling IPv4 address space (ASO) The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 90 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have opportunity to ask questions at the end of each session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the slides and MP3 will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, 14.00 UTC or 20.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. This message was sent from ICANN News Alert to icann(a)rodenbaugh.com. It was sent from: ICANN, 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 , Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> iContact - Try It Free! <http://app.icontact.com/icp/static/images/icons/email_manage_subscription.p…> <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=11033829&l=6333&s=PWHD&m=33…> Manage your subscription <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/track.php?msgid=330339&act=PWHD&r=11033829&c=…>

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Kudos to Chris Chaplow and the Acronym Helper...
by Mike O'Connor Nov. 4, 2010

Nov. 4, 2010

hi all, Danny Younger just posted an enthusiastic blurb about Chris's acronym helper. http://icannology.blogspot.com/2010/11/cool-tool-perfect-for-icann.html just FYI. i agree with Danny, that gizmo is great! mikey - - - - - - - - - phone 651-647-6109 fax 866-280-2356 web http://www.haven2.com handle OConnorStP (ID for public places like Twitter, Facebook, Google, etc.)

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INFORMATION: Draft GNSO Working Sessions & other GNSO related meetings schedule during ICANN Cartagena meetings/reminder: BC member call 11/11
by Marilyn Cade Nov. 4, 2010

Nov. 4, 2010

Dear BC Members: The ExComm will meet tomorrow to discuss a number of items, including planning for Cartegena, discussions regarding the elections for Council chair and V.Chair; planning for the BC members call on 11/11; update on when the CSG Charter can be sent out for vote by the BC. Planning for Cartegena: In the meantime, for your information, I forward the current information regarding Sat/Sun schedules at the ICANN meeting in Cartegena. The BC EcComm will also discuss when the "House" may meet to discuss House issues, such as V.Chair of Council, Board election process for Board seat elected by the non contracted House. It is possible that there will be two House meetings: one Saturday with dial in and one possibly Monday, after everyone arrives at either an early time slot, or lunch time. Sarah and I will keep you informed of House gatherings/purpose of such discussions. Elections are the only presently agreed 'work items' within the House. We will also consider priority topics for the Cross Constituency breakfast for Tuesday, the CSG meeting Tuesday, and the BC meeting Tuesday p.m. On the BC call, 11/11, I will ask for member priorities for the various meetings. Those not able to attend the call can submit topics to the ExComm by email. in the meantime, please take note of the week end schedule of meetings. For members able to attend in person in Cartegena: I'd like to propose an informal Saturday night dinner for members in attendance then, [everyone self fund] but a good way to gather. No need to rsvp at this point, but let's mark our calendars to 'gather'. More information as we move toward Columbia... look forward to talking with members on 11/11 @ 10 a.m. EDT BC members call. ========================================================================================== Provided by the GNSO Secretariat: The draft schedule for the GNSO Working Sessions and other GNSO related meetings during the ICANN meetings in Cartagena is posted at http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/gnso-draft-agenda-cartagena-26oct10-en.pdf This schedule is likely to change, and we will keep you posted, but the link will also be updated regularly. This schedule should also be read together with the main ICANN schedule when that is posted. Please also look at the calendar page: http://gnso.icann.org/calendar/#dec and the Wiki pages that are linked will be updated with agenda information. Please share this information with the constituencies , stakeholder groups, working groups and work teams. Your comments are very welcome.

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Question/comment regarding HSTLD Verification Program
by Steve DelBianco Nov. 4, 2010

Nov. 4, 2010

On our last BC policy call, I mentioned that ICANN issued a Request for Information (RFI) on a proposal to verify high-security zones (HSTLDs). For some reason, this RFI is not being done thru the regular channel of Public Comment, but is instead being advertised on the ICANN news page: http://icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-22sep10-en.htm Staff will hold a call to discuss the RFI, indicating that 'participation in the next call on this program Participation in the call will be open to anyone that submitted questions prior to 27 October 2010.' BC member Mike Palage co-chairs the High Security Zone TLD Advisory Group (HSTLD AG) working on this issue. BITS is also closely following the HSTLD program and submitted their own comments. If BITS or other BC members want to share their HSTLD comments, please reply to this note. The BC has no official position on the HSTLD program. In my personal capacity, I submitted the following comments/questions in order to be able to participate in the upcoming call: *********** I am concerned that ICANN¹s HSTLD verification program is aiming to commoditize the most complex and critical aspects of running a secure registry operation. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of commoditize is 'to render (a good or service) widely available and interchangeable with one provided by another company'. That sounds like a good idea if you¹re a registrant or user of a domain where secure operations are essential. But let's ask whether high security registry operation can ever really be effectively and beneficially commoditized. *First, the only thing about a high security operation that is 'widely available' is hardware and software. Beyond that, it is notoriously difficult to assemble a team of security professionals who have experience with thousands of attacks and intrusion attempts. It's even more difficult to build and maintain relationships with law enforcement and with internet service providers across the globe. Question: How will HSTLD verification measure real-world experience and the extent of global relationships needed to diagnose and neutralize a security threat? *Second, a high security operation is not interchangeable across TLDs that have different business models and distribution networks, many of which are mandated by ICANN. Question: Will HSTLD verification ever be achievable for a TLD that is required to be open to all accredited registrars? *Third, a high security designation will lose its value quickly in a world where bad actors continually develop new threats and where evolving technologies reveal new vulnerabilities. Question: Will HSTLD verification attempt to measure a TLD's adaptive responsiveness or will operators be re-verified whenever new threats or vulnerabilities are discovered? Those questions are more rhetorical than literal, although I'd appreciate any attempt to answer them. I raise these questions mainly to say why an HSTLD verification stamp may not be the desired definitive signal to registrants and industries trying to decide where its safe to host their domains. Moreover, I fear that a program that attempts to commoditize high security operations will reduce incentives for registries to continually invest and innovate in security capabilities and personnel. Under ICANN¹s program proposal, would any operator who achieves Overification¹ be deemed just as secure as any other verified operator? Could an operator sign a contract with one of ICANN¹s verified vendors, and skip the part about spending years to build an experienced security team and processes? If I had to put this in the form of a single question, it¹s this: How will ICANN's HSTLD program verify and/or measure relevant security experience and performance in the face of evolving security threats and vulnerabilities? Sincerely, Steve DelBianco Executive Director NetChoice http://www.NetChoice.org and http://blog.netchoice.org +1.202.420.7482

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PASSWORD FOR MP3/ [bc-gnso] ACTION: Information relevant to Election: Transcript and MP3 from Candidates call today/11-1-10
by Marilyn Cade Nov. 2, 2010

Nov. 2, 2010

SORRY, the password should have been sent along with the MP3. Glen has quickly responded to our request for that info! Password for MP3: pA28drEt Marilyn Cade From: owner-bc-gnso(a)icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Marilyn Cade Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 4:38 PM To: bc - GNSO list Subject: [bc-gnso] ACTION: Information relevant to Election: Transcript and MP3 from Candidates call today/11-1-10 Dear Members Today's call included 12 participants from the BC, including Chris Chaplow, standing for the completion of the term of V.Chair, Finance and Operations and two Councilor Candidates: Adam Palmer and John Berard. Thanks to the BC Members who participated and asked questions of the candidates. The Transcript is attached and you can find the MP3 at http://drop.io/gnso_private/asset/gnso-bcsg-20101101-en-mp3 I am posting the transcripts to the BC Public list. If you wish to contact the candidates, you can do so, directly for follow up. If you need emails, please let me know off list. It is optional for candidates to provide further clarification or written responses to questions they received on a voluntary basis. If so, they will be sent to you directly from the candidates, but via bcprivate(a)bizconst.org, since they will include personal contact details. In the meantime, you are referred to the attached discussions, and to the Candidates' statements.

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ACTIRE: Information relevant to Election: Transcript and MP3 from Candidates call today/11-1-10
by john＠crediblecontext.com Nov. 2, 2010

Nov. 2, 2010

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ACTION: Information relevant to Election: Transcript and MP3 from Candidates call today/11-1-10
by Marilyn Cade Nov. 1, 2010

Nov. 1, 2010

Dear Members Today's call included 12 participants from the BC, including Chris Chaplow, standing for the completion of the term of V.Chair, Finance and Operations andtwo Councilor Candidates: Adam Palmer and John Berard. Thanks to the BC Members who participated and asked questions of the candidates. The Transcript is attached and you can find the MP3 at http://drop.io/gnso_private/asset/gnso-bcsg-20101101-en-mp3 I am posting the transcripts to the BC Public list. If you wish to contact the candidates, you can do so, directly for follow up. If you need emails, please let me know off list. It is optional for candidates to provide further clarification or written responses to questions they received on a voluntarybasis. If so, they will be sent to you directly from the candidates, but via bcprivate(a)bizconst.org, since they will include personal contact details. In the meantime, you are referred to the attached discussions, and to the Candidates' statements.

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UPDATE regarding Candidates' call/posting of questions summarized for Candidates
by Marilyn Cade Nov. 1, 2010

Nov. 1, 2010

To: BC MembersFrom: BC Chair Subject: Update regarding Candidate's call/posting of questions summarized for Candidates Thanks to the candidates and BC members who participated in the Candidates discussion this a.m. Members asked questions of the candidates, following a short statement, candidate responses to a number of submitted questions. A version of the questions below [based on submitted questions from members] was asked of the Councilor candidates, and also of Chris Chaplow, V.Chair, Finance and Operations - elect in this a.m. call. Only question 4 was directed to Mr. Chaplow. The questions below are an attempt to capture the intent of the questions asked, but without benefit of the transcript for the exact question wording. The intent matches the questions asked. Members asked candidates for examples of where contracted parties might find synergy, or discord, with BC positions; how their past experiences may advantage or disadvantage the BC, and heard details of the past involvement of both candidates in the BC, as well as key priorities from both candidates for the role of the BC, overall. For t hose who missed the calls, please refer to candidate statements, feel free to email either on or off list to ask further questions until CoB 11/3, and look for the posting of the MP3 -- tomorrow and transcript-- usually takes a few days. Approximately 1/4 of our members were on the call. I have asked the Councilor candidates to provide their personal contact details to members, for any follow up questions. According to the discussion today, they may choose as well to provide any written follow up to the questions they received. The discussion period closes CoB Wed, 11/3. Once the vote opens, no other election communication will occur on the BC lists. Marilyn CadeBC Chair Questions for Councilors: These questions were not asked verbatim, but this captures the general questions provided by members: 1) The role of the Council/and Councilors has changed due to GNSO Improvements. a) What are your thoughts about the new role in policy management and how the Councilors can adjust to the role? b) Do you believe that you understand and can commit to the role of representing the Membership, versus personal, or corporate interests, in fulfilling the role of an elected councilor? 2) Do you have suggestions about ways that the BC can improve its interactions and consultations across constituencies on key policy topics of priority to the BC? 3) The work load for Councilors is significant, and the need to consult internally with the ExComm and Membership takes additional time, on top of preparation for Council calls, and participating in Council activities. a) Are you able to commit to the time needed to prepare for, attend and participate actively on behalf of the BC in the Council calls and face to face ICANN meetings.b) Can you commit to being involved with the EXCOMM and membership on consultation calls regarding the Council agenda and key policy topics? 4) The BC is comprised of a number of European and North American association and corporations, with a limited number of Latin American and African and Asian or Middle Eastern members. Some member associations have small and mid sized business members/executives from developing countries with a keen interest in participating in ICANN, who are interested in participating in ICANN's activities and initiating activities of relevance to develop input to ICANN from their region/country, but who may need assistance in travel sponsorship to attend one of ICANN's face to face meetings: a) Are you able to support within the Council and within the BC, the need for ICANN to support a BC or CSG initiative that would support bringing a limited number of SMEs from developing countries to the ICANN meetings, if that is an initiative supported more widely by the BC or CSG? b) how might outreach activities be strengthened to broaden and build BC membership from entities from developing economies and countries?c) do you have a vision for building and expanding the BC membership overall?

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