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Rod Beckstrom explains his departure
by Mike O'Connor Sept. 19, 2011

Sept. 19, 2011

here's a blog post that introduces a 15 minute video of Rod Beckstrom explaining his decision to leave ICANN, the current state of the organization vis a vis new gTLDs and etc. http://domainincite.com/watch-icanns-president-explain-his-departure/ 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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ALERTS from the Secretariat: gTLD WHOIS Privacy and Proxy Relay and Reveal Survey Now Live
by Benedetta Rossi Sept. 19, 2011

Sept. 19, 2011

gTLD WHOIS Privacy and Proxy Relay and Reveal Survey Now Liveby Liz Gasster http://blog.icann.org/2011/09/gtld-whois-privacy-and-proxy-relay-and-reveal… As part of a broader examination of gTLD WHOIS, ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is seeking to gain further insight into the origination and handling of "relay" and "reveal" requests. A relay request is a request to forward a message to the registrant of a domain registered using a privacy service. A reveal request is a request to reveal the identity of the licensee of a domain registered using a proxy service. ICANN is seeking input from providers of privacy and proxy registration, from those who interact or communicate with privacy and proxy providers (in particular those who make relay and reveal requests), from registrars, and from other interested parties. The objective is that any potential future policy-making and any efforts to develop or support standardized procedures, tools, formats, etc., be based on data that accurately and broadly represent the experiences of those who use these aspects of the WHOIS system. By taking a brief survey, you can help lay the foundation for significant future studies. The survey is intended: • To gauge the feasibility of an in-depth study of relay and reveal requests, • To assess the willingness and ability of request originators, privacy/proxy providers, registrars and other interested parties to participate in and provide data to an in-depth study, • To identify factors that would promote or inhibit participation in an in-depth study, and • To offer individuals and organizations who may be willing to participate an opportunity to identify themselves. Participating in this survey is an opportunity for your voice to be heard and for your practical needs to be considered in the design and conduct of potential future studies. The survey is available in English, French, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Spanish. The survey, together with additional background information, can be found at https://www.whois-survey.net The survey will run until at least 15 October 2011, however we do encourage interested parties to respond as early as possible. For additional information, contact info(a)whois-survey.net Kindest Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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RE: Wyden calls for ICANN Ethics Rules
by Marilyn Cade Sept. 19, 2011

Sept. 19, 2011

Thanks to BC member, Phil Corwin, for posting the article below. I should have mentioned this in our discussion on our Members call. Ethical behavior/integrity @ and within ICANN is an increasingly important topic, and we will be discussing our BC views about how we deal with conflicts, as many of our members, or potential members may seek to act as a registry for their brand name, but primarlly retain their 'user' status. But, beyond our own safeguards, and firewalls, ICANN's Board, its staff, and its policy making processes may be significantly challenged. With appreciation for Phil forwarding this article, please read the BC transcript of the members recent call and start thinking about your own views about integrity and ethics within ICANN's various 'bodies' and for the Board. it is a tough topic but one we will take up with the Board in the CSG discussions in Dakar. To prepare for that, we have lots to consider, ourselves. Marilyn CadeBC Chair http://wyden.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/?id=2e414e69-1250-4ca3-ae6b-… Press Release of Senator Wyden Wyden Calls for Ethics Rules to Prevent Revolving Door for Internet Domain Name Regulators Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Washington, D.C. – As the online community prepares for a massive expansion in potential domain names and the expiration of the contract with the non-profit, non-governmental organization responsible for domain name regulation, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore) raised concerns about the potential for bias and unfair favoritism stemming from a revolving door between internet regulators and the multi-million dollar domain name industry they formerly regulated. In a letter to Acting Commerce Department Secretary Rebecca Blank and Assistant Secretary Lawrence Strickling – the administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) – that is responsible for overseeing internet regulators. Wyden highlighted the need for ethics and transparency rules -- similar to that of Federal officials -- to be included in any contract with future domain name authorities known as an Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). The contract with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Numbers Authority (ICANN) is set to expire on September 30. “As you know, any designated IANA is hugely important in regulating the multi-million dollar domain name industry,” Wyden said in the letter. “At the same time, because the IANA is not a branch of the federal government, its executive leadership is not subject to the same financial disclosure, ethics, or conflict of interest rules as executive leadership at federal agencies or in Congress.” “While I support the control of this system by NTIA, I also believe that any IANA employees ought to be made subject to the same ethics rules in place as NTIA employees. With the growth in importance of this authority, it is important to ensure that decisions are made impartially,” Wyden continued in the letter. Over the last decade, the selling of internet domain names has grown into a multi-million dollar industry and is poised to grow significantly as an expansion of potential domain name suffixes (ex: .com and .org) is implemented. However, ICANN – the non-profit that regulates these sales – is not a government agency and is not subject to the same ethics rules as other federal agencies. As news reports have indicated, a formerly high-ranking official at ICANN has left the organization and was immediately hired by one of the domain name companies regulated by ICANN. Wyden has raised concerns about the revolving door between the organization and the industry and called for strict ethics guidelines highlighting transparency at any future domain name regulator be worked into the upcoming contract negotiation. Click here to read the letter.

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Updated FY12 op plan, released on 12th of Sep - Chris Chaplow
by Chris Chaplow Sept. 16, 2011

Sept. 16, 2011

Dear Members, Here is my update that I was intending to report on the call. Third FY12 budget has just been published. To remind you these were Draft in 17-May, then Public and Constituency comments, board approval 21-June subject to unspecified changes. Approved budget published 9-August. (Only changes I can see from draft to approved were the AC/SO support requests reduced from 970k to 597k) although the introduction does mention board minuted approval of RPKI (no numbers) and JAS ( 2m$ but I can not see it in the budget) Rational for the 9 Sept Budget is Based on the Board's decision to approve the launch of the New gTLD Program and to open the application window on 12 January 2012, the application processing now extends into the 2013 fiscal year. Therefore, it became obvious that including the New gTLD revenue and expenses across FY12 and FY13 presents a more accurate view of the overall FY12 budget. Also published are a <http://www.icann.org/en/financials/consolidated-budget-fy12-09sep11-en.pdf> new consolidated budget schedule which simply summarizes the consolidated budget detail into two pages. (somebody must have taken my idea from the sheet I waved at the BC board meeting) and a new schedule presenting the <http://www.icann.org/en/financials/new-gtld-program-cash-flow-09sep11-en.pd f> estimated cash flows for the New gTLD program, to include the processing of the 1st round applications over FY12 and FY13. Also mentioned is a re-allocation of approved constituency funding from three At-Large regional meetings to one General Assembly are reflected in this <http://www.icann.org/en/financials/adopted-opplan-budget-fy12-09sep11-en.pd f> updated FY12 Budget ( although this was in the 9-Augand and the heading does not mention the denial of the constituency requests element) So what highlight of this new budget. 97m gTLD income (500 * 185k) is moved from FY12 to 27m in FY12 and 64m FY13. Costs move as well but this has the effect of moving the previous this has the effect of reducing the 18m increase in net assets (profit) to only 180k. (a number so small and positive that it must have been worked backwards) Also new is out of 94m income that is allowance for 8.2m refunds. Costs already occurred in previous years seem to be included again. So it look like the whole exercise is not to show profit for the program. This would be a conservative as accounting is supposed to be. I have to go now so will send this first part now and another to more to follow. 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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conflict of interest policy
by Chris Chaplow Sept. 16, 2011

Sept. 16, 2011

Phil Are these the docs we should read on the conflict of interest policy. <http://www.icann.org/en/committees/coi/coi-policy-30jul09-en.htm> http://www.icann.org/en/committees/coi/coi-policy-30jul09-en.htm http://www.icann.org/en/committees/coi/coi-policy-04mar99.htm 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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Policy Calendar for 17-Feb-2011 BC Member call
by Steve DelBianco Sept. 16, 2011

Sept. 16, 2011

To: Business Constituency Members From: Steve DelBianco, vice chair for policy coordination Below is the latest BC policy calendar, for use during 17-Feb member call. (attachments are provided for Channel 4 below) Channel 1. BC participation in ICANN Public Comment processes: ICANN Public Comment page is at http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/ Selected Public Comments open at this time: (in order of comment closing dates) 1: Accountability & Transparency Review Team FINAL recommendations (14-Feb) http://forum.icann.org/lists/atrt-final-recommendations/index.html#00010 2: Proposed process for recognizing new Constituencies (4-Mar) 3: Interim report on internationalized registration data (14-Mar) Note: BC members are encouraged to submit individual or company comments on any topic. Based on member interest, the BC selects topics on which to submit official positions. Channel 2. Support for discussion and votes of our representatives on GNSO Council Upcoming discussions & votes at 24-Feb GNSO Council meeting (15:00 UTC) Full agenda at http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/agenda-council-24feb11-en.htm Item 4: proposed guidelines for working groups. Should they be adopted or posted for further comment? Item 5: Responding to Board resolution asking GNSO for definitions & metrics for AOC terms (consumer choice, consumer trust, and competition). Several BC members have volunteered. No outreach yet from Rosemary Sinclair. Item 6: WHOIS studies. Staff posted an analysis of "Privacy & Proxy Relay & Reveal". Council must decide which of remaining 3 studies (Registrant Identification, Proxy and Privacy "abuse" and this Relay and Reveal study) staff should initiate. (see http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/whois-studies-chart-11feb11-en.pdf) Item 7: update on Joint DNS security and stability analysis working group. Draft charter at http://www.ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/dssa-draft-charter-12nov10-en.pdf Item 8: discussion of cross-community working groups Item 9: Staff feedback regarding Registration Abuse Policies (RAP) motion passed at 3-Feb meeting (http://gnso.icann.org/resolutions/#201102 ) RESOLVED #1, the GNSO Council instructs ICANN Policy Staff to forward the two issues identified by the RAP IDT as having low resource requirements, WHOIS Access recommendation #2 and Fake Renewal Notices recommendation #1, to ICANN Compliance Staff for resolution. ICANN? Compliance Staff is requested to provide the GNSO Council with its feedback on the two recommendations and proposed implementation in a timely manner. RESOLVED #2, the GNSO Council requests an Issues Report on the current state of the UDRP. RESOLVED #3, the GNSO Council requests a discussion paper on the creation of non-binding best practices to help registrars and registries address the abusive registrations of domain names in accordance with the Registration Abuse Policies Working Group Final Report. Council Working Groups: (see GNSO Project Status List as of 27-Jan-2011, at http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/pending-projects-list.pdf Channel 3. Supporting discussion and voting on policy matters before the Commercial Stakeholders Group (CSG) (SarahDeutsch ) Channel 4. BC statements and responses during public meetings (Board meetings, outreach events, public forum, etc.) Upcoming Board/GAC Intercessional meeting in Brussels, 28-Feb to 1-Mar GAC 'scorecard' expected before 22-Feb. Selected previous BC positions on GAC-Board topics (attached) Affirmation review team for Whois (Susan Kawaguchi, Bill Smith) Affirmation reviewteam for SSR (Security, Stability, & Reslience) (Jeff Brueggeman)

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: Safe and Secure New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Back-up Registry Operators
by Benedetta Rossi Sept. 15, 2011

Sept. 15, 2011

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-14sep11-en.htm Safe and Secure New gTLDs: ICANN Seeks Back-up Registry Operators(Emergency Back-End Registry Operators or "EBEROs")14 September 2011ICANN is issuing today a Request for Information (RFI) [PDF, 660 KB] to identify potential Emergency Back-End Registry Operators (EBERO).One of ICANN's core missions is to preserve the operational security and stability of the Internet while also supporting open competition. With the upcoming launch of the New generic Top-Level Domain (New gTLD) program, the Internet will see a number of new gTLD registry operators. Although all applicants must meet technical, operational and financial requirements (see the gTLD Applicant Guidebook – http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/dag-en.htm) the community developed new gTLD program includes provision for a backup process. The EBERO is designed to be activated should a registry operator require assistance to sustain critical registry functions for a period of time or in the case of transition for one registry operator to another.Candidates are expected to meet the requirements outlined in the RFI, which requires, for example, at least three years of experience in operating Domain Name services (DNS) and one year of experience operating Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) and Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) services. Besides the technical requirements, ICANN seeks candidates from geographically diverse regions in order to provide local service to registries in all regions and provide alternate sites in case of local disasters.ICANN is looking forward to receiving comprehensive information from the potential candidates. Negotiations with certain respondents to the RFI that provide comprehensive information will be initiated for the purpose of creating process details and entering into an agreement to provide backend services. The deadline for responses is November 30, 2011 at 23:59 UTC. Please direct your information to ebero(a)icann.org. Responses after the deadline will not be considered.RFI activities schedule at a glance:Request for proposals issued by ICANN14 September 2011Respondents' Q&A – TeleconferenceOn or about 16 November 2011Written proposals due30 November 2011 – 23:59 UTC1. What is a registry?A "Registry" is the authoritative, master database of all domain names registered in each Top-Level Domain. The registry operator keeps the master database and also generates the "zone file" which allows computers to route Internet traffic to and from top-level domains anywhere in the world.2. What is an Emergency Operator?Emergency Operator or Back-End Registry Operator is an organization that has partnered with ICANN to provide registry services in case another registry is unable to operate. The emergency operators will be selected by ICANN based on the criteria outlined in the RFI. 3. What happens when a gTLD registry operation fail either financially or due a technical emergency?If an emergency occurs, and a Registry is unable to provide critical services, it will be the function of the Emergency Operator to ensure the continuity of the services. This provider emergency transition process is managed by ICANN and requires multiple providers to be available to take on the function in case one provider is not able to timely take the operation or if there is a conflict of interest.4. What are the critical registry functions?Functions that are critical to the operation of a gTLD registry (i.e., those provided by the EBERO) are:Domain Names System (DNS) resolution;Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) properly signed zone (if DNSSEC is offered by the registry);Shared Registration System (SRS), usually by means of the Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP);Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS), e.g., WHOIS provided over both port 43 and through a web based service;Registry Data Escrow.5. What kind of information is ICANN requesting and who should respond?Respondents should be parties interested in committing themselves as potential Emergency Back-End Registry Operators. The RFI covers numerous areas, but respondents should be prepared to discuss the following:Capabilities and experience in the critical registry functions;Registry Transition concepts, experience, SLAs, and use cases;Pricing models for providing critical registry functions;Profile of the respondents organization, leadership and resources.BackgroundIn April 2009, ICANN published the ICANN gTLD Registry Continuity Plan –http://www.icann.org/en/registries/continuity/. This document depicts a gTLD Registry Continuity Framework developed in collaboration with experienced gTLD, ccTLD registries and members of the technical community. The overall goals of ICANN's gTLD Registry Continuity Framework are:the protection of existing registrants; andto ensure confidence in the DNS.The Registry Continuity framework recognized the need for a prescribed ability to continue services in the event of a Registry Operator failure. It introduced the concept of a Back-End Operator and the intrinsic complications in a single back-up operator supporting all existing capabilities of different registry models. In view of those complications, the concept of identifying base level "critical functions", required to maintain the minimum operating services of a Top Level Domain, was established and defined.In May 2010 ICANN published a New Top-Level Domain Explanatory Memorandum "gTLD Registry Transition Processes Model" (RyTP) - http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clea… [PDF, 747 KB]. This document further elaborates on the concept of critical functions required for maintaining Top-Level Domain services and discusses the types of transitions between one Registry Operator and another. The concept of the Emergency Back-End Registry Operator was also introduced to support the TLD critical functions of failing Registry Operators, when there is no immediate assigned successor Registry Operator.Links to Relevant Information:New gTLD Program: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htmgTLD Registry Continuity Document Archive: http://www.icann.org/en/registries/continuity/archive-en.htm Kindest Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: Un petit déjeuner spécial sur le thème de la egouvernance
by Benedetta Rossi Sept. 15, 2011

Sept. 15, 2011

http://www.icann.org/fr/announcements/announcement-14sep11-fr.htm Un petit déjeuner spécial sur le thème de la egouvernance14 septembre 2011Madame, MonsieurA l'occasion de sa venue à Paris, Renaissance Numérique a l'honneur de recevoir M. Rod Beckstrom, CEO de l'ICANN(Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), auparavant directeur du Centre national de la cyber-sécurité aux Etats-Unis.Nous organisons pour l'événement un petit déjeuner spécial sur le thème de la egouvernance, le mercredi 21 septembre à 8h30, au restaurant Ladurée (16 rue Royale, 75008 Paris).Nous vous attendons nombreux pour cette occasion unique de rencontrer un spécialiste de la gouvernance d'internet.Pour des raisons logistiques, nous aurons besoin de savoir rapidement si vous serez présent ou absent.Dans cette attente nous nous tenons bien entendu à votre disposition.Renaissance Numérique tient également à remercier chaleureusement M. Christophe Ginisty qui nous a permis d'organiser cette rencontre.Bien à vous,Sophie ANDREChargée de missionRenaissance Numérique13, rue Eugène Flachat, 75017 ParisT: +33 (0)1 82 83 92 33 - M: +33 (0)6 49 81 77 89sophie(a)renaissancenumerique.orgwww.renaissancenumerique.org Kindest Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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ALERTS from the Secretariat: 2012 Will See One of the Biggest Changes in the History of the Internet. Are You Ready?
by Benedetta Rossi Sept. 15, 2011

Sept. 15, 2011

2012 Will See One of the Biggest Changes in the History of the Internet. Are You Ready?14 September 2011In January 2012, companies, organisations, causes, start-ups and even cities will be able to apply for their own web domain. This represents a fundamental change to the way we use the Internet and many feel this will offer new global branding and marketing opportunities.Join the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), overseers of the new domain application and approval process, for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on all aspects of the new Generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) program.For more information on ICANN's new gTLD program, please visit: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/factsheet-new-gtld-program-20jul11… [PDF, 1.15 MB]Rod Beckstrom, CEO, ICANNLesley Cowley OBE, CEO, NominetLorna Gradden, Director, Com LaudeKevin Murphy, Journalist, Blogger & AnalystJonathan Hargreaves, Edelman (Chair)Date:Time: Venue:RSVP:Tuesday, 20th September 20118am - Breakfast8:30am - Panel Discussion and Q&A10am - CloseEdelman, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QTandrew.robertson(a)edelman.com http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-3-14sep11-en.htm Kindest Regards, Benedetta Rossi BC Secretariat

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ICANN coms plan underway
by Chris Chaplow Sept. 14, 2011

Sept. 14, 2011

Marilyn, In spite of much critism from Kieren and others on .nxt blog and twitter it looks to looks to me like the ICANN communications plan has started out to be more balanced and in line with BC position. I want to make clear that ICANN is an organization that is not advocating new gTLDs for anyone, said Beckstrom. Our role is merely facilitation to implement the policy and the programs approved by our community, so we are here to educate not to advocate. <http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-12sep11-en.pdf> http://www.icann.org/en/news/releases/release-12sep11-en.pdf Perhaps helped by your breakfast with Barbara and my phone call with Scott. Scott Pinzon told me it was likely to be in two phases now to Dec 11 mostly directed applicants, Jan 12 onwards directed to users. 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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