Mike, I think that language is rather clear and unambiguous, thus not much need for speculation. Best regards, Michael From: owner-bc-gnso@icann.org [mailto:owner-bc-gnso@icann.org] On Behalf Of Mike Roberts Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:56 AM To: Chris Chaplow; 'bc - GNSO list' Subject: Re: [bc-gnso] FNOI - NTIA - IANA Contract There will no doubt be speculation as to whether the following language puts a new hurdle in the new gTLD process: As such, the Draft SOW includes, in paragraph C.2.2.1.3.2, a requirement that delegation requests for new gTLDs include documentation demonstrating how the string proposed reflects consensus among relevant stakeholders and is supportive of the global public interest. At 2:29 PM +0200 6/11/11, Chris Chaplow wrote: Dear Members, For your interest The further notice of inquiry (FNOI) will be published early next week in the US government's Federal Register, but has been posted early on the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) website. It will be accompanied by a 45-day public comment period. http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/FR_IANA_FurtherNOI_0610 2011.pdf Background http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/06/10/ntia-fnoi-iana 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@andalucia.com Web: <http://www.andalucia.com/> www.andalucia.com Information about Andalucia, Spain.