==Topic: Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue ReportOriginator: ICANNSummary of request: This public comment proceeding seeks to obtain community input on the new Preliminary Issue Report concerning Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services (RDS) to Replace WHOIS. https://www.icann.org/public-comments/rds-prelim-issue-2015-07-13-enDate received: 14 July 2015Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 6 September 2015Recommended action, if any: No ActionExpertise needed, if any: Legal, managerialDate of submission to Council: 16 July 2015Last date of Council decision: 20 July 2015Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: Low