October 2011 - Bc-gnso - lists.icann.org

CSG working Group on Budget and Operating Plan
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 16, 2011

Oct. 16, 2011

Dear Members of the BC, As you may remember at the last CSG meeting there was a motion to set up a CSG working Group on Budget and Operating Plan. I had an organization call with Steve Metalitz (IPC) and Tony Holmes (ISP) a few weeks ago as was elected Chair. We decided to seek between one and three additional volunteers from each constituency whose draft purpose is to analyze the implications of the Operating Plan and Budget on the CSG Constituencies, provide feedback to members, and provide professional comments within all the ICANN public comment process. Additionally the group will co-ordinate their SO/AC leadership constituency support requests. A couple of members expressed interest a while ago, but I would like to open a fresh call for volunteers now. We are intending to have a pre Dakar call on Tuesday 18th next at 17.00 UTC Looking forward to hearing from you. best Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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2012-2015 Strategic Plan
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 16, 2011

Oct. 16, 2011

Dear Members Just a notify that draft 2012-2015 Strategic Plan was published a few days ago both in clean and red-line versions. <http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-6-03oct11-en.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-6-03oct11-en.htm Community input requested during Dakar. Closing date 17th November. It will be republished (without further comment period) for board approval in Dec. This is a earlier timetable than last year (publish 25 Nov 2010 and close extended to 25th Jan 2011) Last year comment can be found here <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201101-en.htm#draft-s trat-2011> http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201101-en.htm#draft-st rat-2011 The metrics for achievement of Strategic objectives have been well modified and community feedback is specifically requested in this area. Chris Martin and Phil Corwin and others who as individuals, have spoken on the ethics and integrity challenges should consult Focus Area Four - A healthy internet governance eco-system and offer us an thoughts on this and any changes in the plans direction. Other members please offer insight into the other three focus areas or your interest, namely DNS Stability and Security Competition consumer trust and consumer choice Core operations including IANA best Chris Chaplow Managing Director Andalucia.com S.L. Avenida del Carmen 9 Ed. Puertosol, Puerto Deportivo 1ª Planta, Oficina 30 Estepona, 29680 Malaga, Spain Tel: + (34) 952 897 865 Fax: + (34) 952 897 874 E-mail: <mailto:chris@andalucia.com> chris(a)andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.

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ICANN to manage Time Zone Database
by Chris Chaplow Oct. 15, 2011

Oct. 15, 2011

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today took over operation of an Internet Time Zone Database that is used by a number of major computer systems. ICANN agreed to manage the database after receiving a request from the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). The database contains time zone code and data that computer programs and operating systems such as Unix, Linux, Java, and Oracle rely on to determine the correct time for a given location. Modifications to the database occur frequently throughout the year. "The time zone database is used by a large number of commercial operating systems and the software applications," said Russ Housely, chairman of the IETF. "Incorrect time zone information will impact many everyday activities, including meeting and conference call coordination, airplane and train schedules, physical package delivery notices, and astronomical observatories." For nearly three decades, the TZ Database had been maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers, in particular, Arthur David Olson at the US National Institutes of Health. Olson coordinated the group, managed the data, and created a platform for their release. Olson's announced retirement prompted the IETF to turn to ICANN to ensure continued operation of the database. "The Time Zone Database provides an essential service on the Internet and keeping it operational falls within ICANN's mission of maintaining a stable and dependable Internet," said Akram Atallah, ICANN's Chief Operating Officer.

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Announcement of Discussion topics in preparation for ICANN Dakar - Strat Plan and ICANN Meetings for the Next Decade
by Marilyn Cade Oct. 14, 2011

Oct. 14, 2011

Dear BC MembersNormally, you will receive ALERTS from our Secretariat. I am writing as chair, about three topics, because the Officers need your input and guidance on these items. These comments are augmentative to the Secretariat's ALERTS, which presently call your attention to open public comments on ICANN's Policy Comments Page. Your input on any of the three items below would be appreciated. 1) Phase II of Public Comments Enhancements2) ICANN Meetings for the Next Decade3) Strategic Plan - possible on site consultation in Dakar 1) Phase II of Public Comment Enhancements: In Singapore, a group was launched to consider how to better organize participation in Public Comments. The Manager of Public Participation launched a Focus Group, with participation of one rep per SG. The IPC nominated Jonathan Zuck, who has held this role.. While I did not consider this ideal for the BC, the Focus Group's purpose was to present only prelminary input, with then a public Comment period, and the CSG accepted this appointment, as part of sharing the workload in the CSG. [Keep in mind that the BC holds two of the AoC Review Team appointments from the CSG]. The Public comment period is closing Oct. 15. There are not planned BC wide consensus comments, but BC members may want to provide their individual views on the Report, which can be found on the Public Comment page. This is an important topic, and already two BC members have posted in their personal capacity. My personal comments: I am concerned about the lack of public comments on so many of the topics that ICANN posts for public comment. Example: Originally, for instance, 60-90 minute discussions were held on the Budget/Operating Plan and Strat Plan, and these usually drew 20-25 attendees, as well as Board members, and a deep discussion could develop. ICANN's present approach of dividing into short interactions with the Constituencies has replaced this deeper cross community dialogue, and I personally am not sure that it is a useful approach. But to be fair, staff and Board are struggling to find a better vehicle, and I will note that I am not sure that the CSG has done a good job on these areas. In support of a cross CSG concern, the CSG leadership has created a Budget/Operating Plan working Group, chaired by Chris Chaplow, BC Vice Chair. However, more broadly, a quick visual analysis of the number of comments on key topics often shows that very often, very few comments are received. Exceptions are new gTLD issues. In my view, the Focus Group of five participants was probably too restrictive, but Staff had good intentions. Still, I would urge members to look at the report and try to provide comments. This is a genuine effort to try to be helpful in organizing how information is requested in public comments. There is a larger issue that was not addressed as far as I can tell and that is that calling for Public Comments may actually require more face to face sessions at ICANN meetings. For example, it may be that the Budget and Strat Plan require working sessions at an ICANN meeting, supplemented by remote and online consultation. BC Member To Do: Please post your individual views on this topic within the timeline. We will also add this topic to the BC agenda for the Dakar meeting, but since many of you will not be there in person, it would be helpful to hear from you via email or on our upcoming BC Members calls. 2) ICANN Meetings for the Next Decade The Chair of the Public Participation Committee (PPC ) has invited chairs of constituencies to join Council chairs/ AC chairs, to discuss ICANN meetings. This grew out of a PPC public session in Singapore my comments and that of the ALAC indicated that the PPC needs to undertake broader dialogue on these topics and not restrict interactions to policy chair/issues, since the meetings serve much broader roles. The PPC wants to explore ICANN meetings structure, content, frequency and cost. Four themes will be discussed:Current needs of the Community from the ICANN meetingsFuture ICANN meetings for the Future ICANN communityEfficiency, international [I think they mean global] participation; number and types of meetingsGeneral purpose of specifid IANN group specific [SO/AC/SG meetings] results and accomplishments I have confirmed that I will participate; I'll include Chris as well, but I have asked if additional observers are possible. However, at this point, my priority is that Chris and I work together to gather your input. I want to ask you to consider how meetings presently, or in the future could assist us in increasing meaningful business participation.Sometimes our comments are that we don't like the number of meetings, or that we don't like the selection of locations. Those are relevant points, but I think we need to go beyond that to try to improve the meaningful nature of the meetings. They are a key part of ICANN's legitimacy, and of bringing the full group of stakeholders together. They need to be as effective as possible. For instance, it could be that half a day would be better used to focus on a Budget/Operating Plan or Strat Plan working session on the preceeding week-end; compressing the GNSO Council's working sessions a bit. Recently, the week end sessions haven't actually been tightly packed with full time work, so it could be that some time could be repurposed for a broader, cross ICANN topic. Today, ICANN organizes and supports regional events for contracted parties. We have ocassionally invited ICANN as speakers to events that we have organized. Do we want more support, including possible financial assistance with venue for ocassional BC events, or are we satisfied with a commitment to providing speakers to events that we organize, and direct?Is this the place to promote our business outreach fellowship proposal so that we can build the participation of small business executives on a more consistent basis, and strengthen our global input?ICANN Board and financial staff seem to want to cut meetings out, while my view is that the face to face interactions are the only way that we bring forward the business views, and that for now, three meetings are essential. [an analysis of our attendance is that a higher number of members attend than other constituencies in the CSG and in the NCSG]. 3) Strategic PlanChris and I will be working on comments on the Strat Plan, but I urge you to read it. It incorporates some of the feedback that we provided in the CSG discussions with the Board in Singapore. Ironically, we are not acknowledged by staff as a contributor, but there is at least a sort of mild acknowledgement our comments on ecosystem interdependencies and some indication that ICANN may become open to working more openly with the business leadership on external threats. Overall, it is much improved from the initial 4-6 page version that we once saw, and it is worth our attention. Comments close in November, but I'd like to be able to address preliminary views during the DAKAR meeting. If you can volunteer to join Chris and myself on the discussions on the Strat Plan and development of BC comments, please email Bene and volunteer. We will also discuss this topic on the upcoming BC Members Calls, in preparation for Dakar. Please note that the purpose of this meeting is to exchange ideas and collect feedback, rather than to reach agreement or make decisions on the various issues that will be discussed. Discussion on all these topics is welcomed, and you can also notify Bene [and Chris and me] if you volunteer to work on the Strat Plan comments. But, please do post in your individual comments on Public Comment enhancements [item 1]. We need to all help to improve that process. Marilyn Cade, Chair

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Secretariat change of email address
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 13, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011

Dear BC Members, Please note a change of email address to contact me, BC Secretariat, provided by ICANN as part of the toolkit services. From now on please use this email address to contact me: *bc-secretariat(a)icann.org*. I will still have access to the hotmail address: secretariat-bc(a)hotmail.com but will use the ICANN email address moving forward since the hotmail service is not as reliable, and I often experience delays in reception of emails, so please try to avoid contacting me via hotmail. Thank you ever so much, -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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Complimentary airport shuttle service, ICANN Dakar
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 13, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011

Dear BC Members, Kindly note that the local host of the ICANN meeting in Dakar will be providing a complimentary airport shuttle service to all meeting attendees. To request a shuttle, please email _secretariat(a)icann42dakar.sn_ with your flight details. -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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ALERTS From the Secretariat: Framework of Interpretation Working Group – Interim Report
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 13, 2011

Oct. 13, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12oct11-en.htm Framework of Interpretation Working Group – Interim Report Comment Period Deadlines^(*) Important Information Links Public Comment Box <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/foiwg-interim-report-12oct11-en.htm> *Open Date:* 12 October 2011 To Submit Your Comments (Forum) <mailto:foiwg-interim-report@icann.org> *Close Date:* 1 December 2011 *Time (UTC):* 23:59 View Comments Submitted <http://forum.icann.org/lists/foiwg-interim-report/> *Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose* The Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FOIWG) is seeking public comment on Interim Report on the first topic it has addressed: obtaining and documenting consent for delegation and re-delegation requests. The Final Report of the Delegation Redelegation and Retirement Working Group (DRDWG) identified the following issues with the topic of "consent": /"The Interpretation of consent (communication that the transfer is agreed), by IANA's own admission, is highly variable depending on a number of factors including culture and the immediate physical security of the ccTLD manager. This includes interpreting a failure to reply to an IANA email as consent in certain cases of re-delegations where the current manager has stated he does not support the request."/ The FOIWG identified the applicable polices and procedure statements and analysed all past cases of ccTLD re-delegations researching the stated consent in each instance. Based on this analysis the FOIWG identified the issues in the context of the applicable policies. These issues were further analysed to identify any issues arising from this analysis. Based on this analysis the FOIWG developed draft recommendations. To be most helpful input and feed-back from the community is sought with respect to the following questions: 1. Is the approach used by the FOIWG satisfactory? 2. Is the documentation that was analyzed to identify issues comprehensive? 3. Do the issues identified by the FOIWG for this topic capture the major problems associated with the topic? If not, what is missing? 4. Are the proposed guidelines effective solutions to the issues that were identified? 5. Are the recommendations effective in addressing the concerns raised in the final report of the DRDWG regarding this topic? *Section II: Background* The FOIWG was created by the ccNSO Council following the recommendations of the Delegation and Re-delegation Working Group (DRDWG): */Recommendation 2: Delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs/* /The DRDWG recommends that, as a first step, the ccNSO Council undertakes the development of a “Framework of Interpretation” for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs. This framework should provide a clear guide to IANA and the ICANN Board on interpretations of the current policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs./ /The results of the use of such a Framework of Interpretation should be formally monitored and evaluated by the ccNSO Council after a pre-determined period. If the results of this evaluation indicate that the Framework of Interpretation failed to provide logical and predictable outcomes in ICANN decision making, the ccNSO Council should then launch PDPs on the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs./ The charter of the FOIWG was adopted by the ccNSO Council at its meeting on 16 March 2011 and appointed as its chair Keith Davidson of .NZ (former Chair of the DRDWG). In June 2011 the charter was updated to reflect the participation of the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC). The charter and the list of participants of the working group can be found athttp://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/foiwg.htm) The objective of the FOIWG is to develop and propose a "Framework of Interpretation" for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs. This framework should provide a clear guide to IANA and the ICANN Board on interpretation of the current policies and guidelines pertaining to the delegation and redelegation of ccTLD’s. The scope of the FOIWG also clearly specifies that: * Any proposal to amend, update or change the Policy Statements is outside the scope of the FOIWG. * The IANA functions contract between the US Government and ICANN, including any contract implementation issues or procedures relating to it, are outside the scope of the FOIWG. *Section III: Document and Resource Links* _Documents posted for comment_: The Interim Report is posted here:http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/interim-report-consent-final-12oc…, 1.63 MB] _Additional Resources_: Further information on the work of the Framework of Interpretation Working Group is available at:http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/foiwg.htm. *Section IV: Additional Information* The Interim Report addresses the first of the following topics the FOIWG identified which will be considered individually and in the order presented: * Obtaining and documenting consent for delegation and re-delegation requests * Obtaining and documenting support for delegation and re-delegation requests from Significantly Interested Parties (sometimes referred to as Local Internet Community or LIC). * Developing recommendations for un-consented re-delegations * Developing a comprehensive glossary of the terms used for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs. * Developing recommendations for IANA reports on delegation and re-delegation. *Staff Contact:* Bart Boswinkel *Email:* bart.boswinkel(a)icann.org <mailto:bart.boswinkel@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Framework%20of%20Interpretation%20Working%20Group%20%E2%80%93%20Interim%20Report%20public%20comment%20period> -- Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat www.bizconst.org bc-secretariat(a)icann.org

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Upcoming BC Conference calls next week: Monday 17th and Wednesday 19th at 10am EST
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 11, 2011

Oct. 11, 2011

Dear BC Members, Please note the date of the upcoming BC calls for next week. We will indeed have two different 1 hour sessions next week: The first one will be a BC pre-Dakar conference call scheduled for Monday, 17th of October 2011 at 10am EST (2pm UTC). This call will focus on the logistics for the Dakar meeting. The second call will take place on Wednesday, 19th of October 2011 at 10am EST (2pm UTC) and will focus on the preparation for the Council meeting in Dakar. The reason for the separation of the two calls is because motions for the Council meeting in Dakar will be released on Tuesday, 18th of October, so we could not include them in the previously scheduled BC Pre call for Dakar on Monday. Dial in details will follow asap. Please let me know if you require a dial out. Please find the agenda for Monday's call below. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariatwww.bizconst.orgsecretariat-bc(a)hotmail.com Agenda, BC Members Call: Monday 17th of October at 10am EST Preparatory process for Dakar ICANN Meeting (Monday) Note: Wednesday's call will be focused on gNSO Council topics and further preparation for any BC statements members support. 1. Review of Agenda and Key events for BC during Dakar meeting 2. Discussion of BC Schedule [due to time problems for remote participation] 3. Update on CSG scheduled meetings and proposed topics for Board Discussion with CSG: · Ethics and Integrity at ICANN - proposed by BC · Implementation issues re Trademark ClearingHouse and URS -- proposed by IPC · Implications for Constituencies/driven by new gTLD Program [TBD] · Continuation of discussion about cooperating with stakeholders on global eco system challenges 4. BC Preparation for discussion with Board on Ethics and Integrity at ICANN 5. BC - Discussion of Selection process for new CEO [TBD] 6. Membership Dues update/Status Report 7. Newsletter Status 8. AOB

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ALERTS From the Secretariat: REMINDER: Pre-Dakar ICANN Policy Update Webinar Invitation
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 10, 2011

Oct. 10, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-20sep11-en.htm Pre-Dakar 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.Whether you plan to participate in the upcoming ICANN meeting in Dakar 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 Thursday 13 October at 12.00 UTC and Thursday 13 October at 19.00 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: Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy Issue Report (GNSO) Post-Expiration Domain Name Recovery (GNSO) Recent WHOIS work Study Group on Use of Names for Countries and Territories (ccNSO) Framework of Interpretation Working Group for the delegation and re delegation of ccTLDs (ccNSO) Joint DNS Security and Stability Analysis Working Group 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 the 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 recording of the session 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, Thursday at 12.00 UTC or Thursday at 19.00 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. Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariatwww.bizconst.orgsecretariat-bc(a)hotmail.com

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: Variant Issues Project -- Cyrillic Case Study Team Issues Report
by Benedetta Rossi Oct. 7, 2011

Oct. 7, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-06oct11-en.htm Variant Issues Project -- Cyrillic Case Study Team Issues ReportComment Period Deadlines (*)Important Information LinksPublic Comment BoxOpen Date:6 October 2011To Submit Your Comments (Forum)Close Date:14 November 2011Time (UTC):23:59View Comments SubmittedSection I: Description, Explanation, and PurposeAs described in earlier announcements on this topic, the benefits and risks associated with the potential delegation of Variant TLDs have been widely discussed and solutions are being pursued.ICANN is publishing today the issues report completed by the Cyrillic case study team, for public comment. In accordance with the Variant Issues Project [PDF, 195 KB], ICANN has conducted six case studies of individual scripts to investigate any issues that need to be resolved to facilitate a good user experience for IDN variant TLDs.Individual case studies for the Arabic, Chinese, Cyrillic, Devanagari, Greek, and Latin scripts have been undertaken. Each study, carried out by a volunteer community study team with help from ICANN staff, concentrates on specific issues that are relevant to the individual scripts.It is expected that the results of the case studies will play a crucial role in the identification of solutions towards the delegation of IDN variant TLDs. With these individual case studies being completed, a team comprised of representatives from the case study teams and ICANN will develop a single, integrated issues report to be published in December 2011. After that, work on developing solutions can proceed as a second phase.Public comment on these reports will inform the formulation of the combined issues report. The public comment forum is open through 14 November 2011.Section II: BackgroundOn 25 September 2010 the Board of Directors of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) directed the CEO "to develop an issues report identifying what needs to be done with the evaluation, possible delegation, allocation and operation of gTLDs containing variant characters IDNs as part of the new gTLD process in order to facilitate the development of workable approaches to the deployment of gTLDs containing variant characters IDNs." (http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-25sep10-en.htm#2.5)In response ICANN has conducted six case studies of individual scripts to investigate any issues associated with delegating and using IDN variant TLDs that need to be resolved to facilitate a good user experience.The original Variant Issues Project proposal [PDF, 195 KB] was published on 20 April 2011.Section III: Document and Resource LinksDocument posted for public comment: Cyrillic Case Study Team Report [PDF, 1.02 MB]Section IV: Additional InformationNext steps: ICANN will complete a consolidated issues report that will summarize and synthesize the issues identified by the case study teams. The group's work in preparation of this consolidated report is scheduled to start in October at the ICANN public meeting in Dakar, Senegal.Staff Contact:Patrick JonesEmail:patrick.jones@icann.org Kind Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariatwww.bizconst.orgsecretariat-bc(a)hotmail.com

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