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_06102011.pdf
 
 
 
Background
http://news.dot-nxt.com/2011/06/10/ntia-fnoi-iana
 
 
 
 
 
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