Dear council members. Please find below Triage Recommendation [45-2016] to [49-2016]. Kindly provide me with your input by the end of 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC, in case you do not agree with the proposed recommendation. Thank you. Topic: 45-2016 - Plan for Thin to Thick Whois Transition Available for Public Comment Originator: ICANN Summary of request: ICANN published[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system...> a proposed plan for implementing policy recommendations regarding Thick Whois. The plan requires gTLDs currently providing thin Whois services – .COM, .NET and .JOBS – to transition to thick Whois. https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-10-26-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D26-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=HyTT2ymvadmiQcmo6B088sWOukGjEbibHJ64u5rMiME&m=Pr8a57vEnd7BMNHMlJ5mqVBMluc2RwL047mvmXEN2xw&s=GbafWVI5xHLcJaGU1NzqGuPAbzrDakUbjxur0mUMaZU&e=> Date received: 31 October 2016 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: Comments will be accepted until 23:59 UTC on 15 December 2016. Recommended action, if any: Share on social media Expertise needed, if any: legal, operational, gTLDs, WHOIS Date of submission to Triage Committee: 5 November 2016 Recommendation received by Triage Committee: 9 November 2016 Date of submission to Council: 10 November 2016 Deadline Council decision: 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low = = = = Topic: 46-2016 - ICANN Audited Financial Statements for FY16 Have Been Published Originator: ICANN Summary of request: In support of its continued commitment to accountability and transparency, ICANN published FY16 financial results accompanied by an unqualified audit report from its independent auditors, BDO LLP. The Report of Independent Auditors and Financial Statements for ICANN for the years ending 30 June 2016 and 2015 is available on the "Financial Information for ICANN[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_about_...>" page of www.icann.org[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_&d=DQMFaQ...> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-3-2016-10-26-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D3-2D2016-2D10-2D26-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=HyTT2ymvadmiQcmo6B088sWOukGjEbibHJ64u5rMiME&m=Pr8a57vEnd7BMNHMlJ5mqVBMluc2RwL047mvmXEN2xw&s=77Tfg-nVhXbXvPP9awgoFZoXr0TqKPGUpRmK1ZoAn70&e=> Date received: 31 October 2016 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: not specified Recommended action, if any: Share on social media. Expertise needed, if any: financial Date of submission to Triage Committee: 5 November 2016 Recommendation received by Triage Committee: 9 November 2016 Date of submission to Council: 10 November 2016 Deadline Council decision: 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low = = = = = Topic: 47-2016 - Root Stability Study Draft Report Available for Public Comment Originator: ICANN Summary of request: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)published[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_en_system...> [PDF, 2.74 MB] a draft report regarding the Continuous Data-Driven Analysis of Root Server System Stability (CDAR). The study examines the technical impact of the New gTLD Program on the security and stability of the root Domain Name System (DNS). The CDAR team will incorporate feedback from public comments as it produces a final report, scheduled for publication in April 2017. https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-10-27-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2016-2D10-2D27-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=HyTT2ymvadmiQcmo6B088sWOukGjEbibHJ64u5rMiME&m=Pr8a57vEnd7BMNHMlJ5mqVBMluc2RwL047mvmXEN2xw&s=3C4Ot5KLUtLP73iZ_MXhOIXNJXvab91eUxHt0zr6iUA&e=> Date received: 31 October 2016 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 22 Dec. 2016, 23:59 UTC Recommended action, if any: Share on social media. Expertise needed, if any: technical Date of submission to Triage Committee: 5 November 2016 Recommendation received by Triage Committee: 9 November 2016 Date of submission to Council: 10 November 2016 Deadline Council decision: 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low = = = = = Topic: 48-2016 - Call for Public Comment on the Middle East and Adjoining Countries’ (MEAC) 2016-2019 Strategy Originator: ICANN Summary of request: ICANN’s Middle East and Adjoining Countries Strategy Working Group (MEAC-SWG[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pag...>) announced a call for public comment on the draft MEAC 2016-2019 strategy[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_public-2D...>. Consisting of 48 members and 2 observers, the MEAC-SWG[community.icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__community.icann.org_pag...> was formed in June 2016 to develop ICANN’s regional engagement strategy. In developing the strategy, the MEAC-SWG followed the ICANN 2016-2020 strategic plan laid down in the ICANN bylaws, addressing the plan’s five strategic objectives below in the region. https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2016-2D10-2D28-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=HyTT2ymvadmiQcmo6B088sWOukGjEbibHJ64u5rMiME&m=Pr8a57vEnd7BMNHMlJ5mqVBMluc2RwL047mvmXEN2xw&s=NaVo7ipn-Dti_j91l_DET8FkrZdPr6yfQFS_rklynt4&e=> Date received: 31 October 2016 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: Comments are due by Friday 18 November at 23.59 UTC Recommended action, if any: send to the following mailing lists: cctldcommunity, ccNSO-members, ccnso-council. Share on social media Expertise needed, if any: operational, MEAC, DNS Date of submission to Triage Committee: 5 November 2016 Recommendation received by Triage Committee: 9 November 2016 Date of submission to Council: 10 November 2016 Deadline Council decision: 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low = = = = = Topic: 49-2016 - Call for Volunteers for the Registration Directory Service (formerly WHOIS) Review Team Originator: ICANN Summary of request: ICANN is seeking volunteers to serve on the second review of Registration Directory Service (formerly known as the WHOIS Review). https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2016-10-28-en[icann.org]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_news_announcement-2D2-2D2016-2D10-2D28-2Den&d=DQMFaQ&c=FmY1u3PJp6wrcrwll3mSVzgfkbPSS6sJms7xcl4I5cM&r=HyTT2ymvadmiQcmo6B088sWOukGjEbibHJ64u5rMiME&m=Pr8a57vEnd7BMNHMlJ5mqVBMluc2RwL047mvmXEN2xw&s=oMydsK7w3B03ouM1KbC46QZfZQNpEIzvDnVy7JEHndE&e=> Date received: 31 October 2016 Last day for Comments/input/response, if any: 7 December 2016 at 23.59 UTC Recommended action, if any: send to the following mailing lists: cctldcommunity, ccNSO-members, ccnso-council. Share on social media Expertise needed, if any: operational, technical, WHOIS Date of submission to Triage Committee: 5 November 2016 Recommendation received by Triage Committee: 9 November 2016 Date of submission to Council: 10 November 2016 Deadline Council decision: 14 November 2016, 23:59 UTC Impact on ccNSO/ccTLDs: low Best regards, Joke Braeken ccNSO Policy Advisor joke.braeken@icann.org<mailto:joke.braeken@icann.org> Follow @ccNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccNSO Follow the ccNSO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccnso/ http://ccnso.icann.org