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FILED: BC comment on string similarity concerns in new gTLDs
by Steve DelBianco April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024

BC members, Today we filed the attached BC comment on “String Similarity Review Guidelines 19 March 2024.<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/internationalized-domain-names-idn/strin…>” Thanks to drafting by Hafiz Farooq. --Steve DelBianco

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POSTED: BC comment on Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook
by Steve DelBianco April 2, 2024

April 2, 2024

The attached comment was posted today. Thanks again to David and Vivek for drafting. On 3/27/24, 10:17 AM, "Steve DelBianco" <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org> wrote: BC members – Thanks to David Snead and Vivek Goyal, we have a draft comment on ICANN’s Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program. (link<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/review-of-the-draft-appl…> to comments page). Please see their draft Google Sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JuYok6bIZYEuuxvw1DqvGld7YWNendU0aHC…>, with this note from David: Since the comments are basically limited to “does this meet the spec” and we’ve already commented on that, I think this is a lightweight way to do it. I do plan on adding at least one overall observation: the guidebook is very densely written, so it will be very difficult for applicants who need support to even understand it. Back in Sep-2023 we commented<https://cbu.memberclicks.net/assets/docs/positions-statements/2023/2023_09S…> on the GNSO Guidance process for applicant support, thanks to Vivek Goyal and David Snead (noting that Lawrence Olawale-Roberts represented us on the working group). Comments close 2-Apr, so please reply all with your edit suggestions by 1-Apr. Thanks again to David, Vivek, and Lawrence for drafting and reviewing.

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FILED: BC comment on EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs)
by Steve DelBianco March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

Today we filed the attached BC comment on Phase 1 report for EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) Thanks to Ching Chiao for drafting.

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POSTED: BC comment on Name Collision Study 2
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

The BC just posted the attached comment on the Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions. (link<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/ncap-study-2-draft-repor…> to comment page) Thanks to Vivek Goyal for drafting.

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Re: [bc-gnso] [Ext] BC response to board questions about RVCs and PICs
by Ariel Liang Feb. 28, 2024

Feb. 28, 2024

Hello Steve, Thank you very much for the nicely formatted PDF version. Also confirm that we have received the BC response via Google Form. Thank you for the timely submission! Have a nice weekend! Ariel From: Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org> Date: Friday, February 23, 2024 at 2:47 PM To: Ariel Liang <ariel.liang(a)icann.org> Cc: BC List <bc-gnso(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] BC response to board questions about RVCs and PICs Ariel – we submitted our response via your requested Google Form today. In addition, we are providing a nicely formatted PDF that will be much easier for the board and staff to read, especially for our response to question 7. (see attached) Sincerely, Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency +1.703.615.6206

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BC response to board questions about RVCs and PICs
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

Ariel – we submitted our response via your requested Google Form today. In addition, we are providing a nicely formatted PDF that will be much easier for the board and staff to read, especially for our response to question 7. (see attached) Sincerely, Steve DelBianco Vice chair for policy coordination ICANN Business Constituency +1.703.615.6206

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Report: UK-related domain name registries
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 23, 2024

Feb. 23, 2024

Last fall, we responded to a public consultation on powers in Relation to UK-related Domain Name Registries. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has published the government policy response to this consultation on the gov.uk<http://gov.uk/> website <https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/powers-in-relation-to-uk-relate…> here<https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/powers-in-relation-to-uk-relate…>.<https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/powers-in-relation-to-uk-relate…> On Fri, 1 Sept 2023 at 12:47, UK Domain Names Consultation Mailbox <ukdomainnames.consultation(a)dcms.gov.uk<mailto:ukdomainnames.consultation@dcms.gov.uk>> wrote: Hello, Thank you for responding to the 'Powers in Relation to UK Related Domain Name Registries' consultation. This is to confirm your response has been received and it will be reviewed. Best wishes, International Regulation and Trade team, DSIT On Thu, 31 Aug 2023 at 18:23, Steve DelBianco <sdelbianco(a)netchoice.org<mailto:sdelbianco@netchoice.org>> wrote: International Regulation and Trade team UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Subject: Proposed requirements for UK-related domain name registries when tackling domain name abuse Please find attached a comment from the Business Constituency<https://www.icannbc.org/> (BC) of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Our constituency represents global businesses ranging from startups in economically disadvantaged regions to the Fortune 50. The BC is concerned about the growth of domain name system (DNS) abuse, and has devoted resources both inside and outside the ICANN model to combat this persistent problem. While we have been encouraged by industry efforts to dissuade such corrosive behavior, such steps do not fully address the misuse and abuse problem that has continued to expand. On behalf of the businesses we represent, we welcome this consultation and encourage your office to continue this important discussion. Thank you for the opportunity to submit comment on the draft proposal. Sincerely, Steve DelBianco Vice Chair for Policy Coordination ICANN Business Constituency 1-703-615-6206

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Session today with ICANN Board @11:30 eastern time
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

BC members – this session could be interesting: This 60-minute engagement session will include three breakout rooms hosted by different Board members, each covering a different topic. Following a brief welcome plenary, community members will be asked to join one of the three breakout rooms for a 40-minute discussion with the Board hosts for that topic. Attendees will be able to move freely between the three breakout rooms. The session will conclude with all attendees coming together to hear each Board host’s summary of the discussions in their respective breakout rooms. Topic 1: FY26-30 Strategic Planning • Led by Maarten Botterman and Chris Buckridge• Description: Within this breakout room, the Board will solicit input from participants on the current development of the FY26-30 ICANN Strategic Plan, including sharing the primary themes identified from the input received via the environmental scan sessions. Topic 2: The Board’s Role & Responsibilities when Board-Adopted Policies Do Not Address the Problems They Were Developed to Solve• Led by Becky Burr and Alan Barrett• Format of the engagement: discussion and input• Description: In this breakout room, the Board hosts will invite community feedback on how to handle situations where it becomes clear that community-developed gTLD policies adopted by the Board are superseded by subsequent events or are otherwise not able to, or can no longer, resolve the problems they were designed to address. There is currently no Bylaw or process for such a circumstance, other than the Board requesting that the community initiate another full policy development process. As the Board continues to engage with the GNSO on this topic, the community is invited to brainstorm possible solutions. Wednesday, February 21 • 11:30 - 12:30 Eastern ICANN Board Engagement with Community Work Session<https://icann79.sched.com/> 12:30 San Juan (UTC -4), 21 February 2024 16:30 UTC, 21 February 2024. Participation Links To help reduce session disruptions, please do not share Zoom participation links on social media. However, we encourage you to share YouTube livestream links (when available) on social media. To ensure transparency of participation in ICANN’s multistakeholder model, please remember to sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name (e.g. First Name + Last Name/Surname). • Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94841912824?pwd=ZVc0WjZrL2xsZi9SRjY2RWxLNFBKZz09 • Zoom Session ID: 948 4191 2824 • Zoom Session Passcode: xU4V%4zMeM • Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aBJKAS6zK • Zoom Phone Passcode: 773 930 7961

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Jan-2024 RDRS Usage Metrics report
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

ICANN staff just shared the Jan-2024 report on usage of RDRS (Registrant Data Request System) Please see: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rdrs-usage-metrics-16feb24-en.p…

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FILED: BC comment on ICANN plans and budgets for FY 25-29
by Steve DelBianco Feb. 12, 2024

Feb. 12, 2024

Today the BC filed our comment on ICANN’s plans and budgets for FY 25-29 (attached) This comment period<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/draft-icann-fy25-plans-1…> covers draft ICANN FY25 budget<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-budget-fy25-2023-en.pdf>, Ops & Financial plan for FY25-29<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-op-financial-fy25-29-oppl…>, IANA op plan & budget<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/draft-iana-op-budget-fy25-2023-…>. Thanks again to Tim Smith for drafting, and to Lawrence Olawale-Roberts and Steve Crocker for edits. --Steve

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