Fwd: Request for clarification or confirmation of interpretation wrt IDNccPDP4
Dear Councillors Please find below an email from the Board Caucus IDNccPDP4. This item has been added to the agenda for discussion during our meeting in Seville on 11 June. Best regards, Alejandra ******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. ******************************************* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Patricio Poblete <patricio.poblete@board.icann.org> Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM Subject: Request for clarification or confirmation of interpretation wrt IDNccPDP4 To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso@gmail.com> Cc: <board-caucus-idn-ccpdp4-2026@icann.org>, ccNSO Secretariat < ccnsosecretariat@icann.org>, Correspondence <Correspondence@icann.org>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha@board.icann.org> Dear Alejandra, I am writing to inform the ccNSO of the progress made regarding the Board’s consideration of the proposed policy recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD strings and related variants (ccPDP4 IDNs) and to request clarification and confirmation on several points identified during the implementation feasibility assessment. As you know, the Board Caucus was formed in June 2024 with three objectives: (i) To evaluate the proposed policy for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD and related variants, and provide recommendations to the Board, including through potential dialogue with the ccNSO Council when needed. (ii) To provide strategic advice to ICANN org during the implementation phase of the proposed policy. (iii) To develop a Supplemental Board Statement and engage in subsequent dialogue in the event the Board does not accept the recommendations. Following the closure of the Public Comment period and the solicitation of GAC advice as mandated by ICANN Bylaws, ICANN staff initiated an in-depth analysis of Part A of the Board Report submitted in June 2024. This analysis is intended to support the assessment of implementation feasibility and ensure that ICANN’s understanding and interpretation of the policy recommendations aligns with the ccNSO’s intent. As part of this work, four (4) areas were identified where additional information from the ccNSO would be beneficial to finalize the feasibility assessment for implementing the proposed policy. The additional information is requested using two types of questions: - Requests for Confirmation: The purpose of these requests is to seek confirmation from the ccNSO that ICANN’s understanding and/or interpretation of a specific section is correct and aligns with what the ccNSO intended. - Requests for Clarification: The purpose of these requests is to seek further information or clarification from the ccNSO on a specific topic that is not clear from the language of the Policy. The attached document sets out the questions identified during the process and organized into columns as follows: · Column A: Request number (1 through 4) · Column B: Topic · Column C: Relevant section in the Board Report · Column D: Request · Column E: Open space for ccNSO comments We understand that the ccNSO may require time to respond fully. Based on previous experience with the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism, we believe that discussing these points may help ensure a clear and shared understanding of the ccNSO’s intent and objectives for the ccPDP4 IDN ccTLD Policy. Should the ccNSO have any questions on this matter in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards, Patricio Poblete, Chair Board Caucus IDNccPDP4
All, From an initial read I am concerned that some of the clarification questions are attempting to draw input from the ccNSO on topics wider than the IDN matters covered by the PDP, for example, the interpretation of 3166. We will need to be cautious in our responses. Cheers, Chris Disspain chris@disspain.uk +44 7880 642456 
On 3 Jun 2026, at 10:51, Alejandra Reynoso Barral via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Councillors
Please find below an email from the Board Caucus IDNccPDP4. This item has been added to the agenda for discussion during our meeting in Seville on 11 June.
Best regards, Alejandra
******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Patricio Poblete <patricio.poblete@board.icann.org <mailto:patricio.poblete@board.icann.org>> Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM Subject: Request for clarification or confirmation of interpretation wrt IDNccPDP4 To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso@gmail.com <mailto:alejandra.reynoso@gmail.com>> Cc: <board-caucus-idn-ccpdp4-2026@icann.org <mailto:board-caucus-idn-ccpdp4-2026@icann.org>>, ccNSO Secretariat <ccnsosecretariat@icann.org <mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org>>, Correspondence <Correspondence@icann.org <mailto:Correspondence@icann.org>>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha@board.icann.org <mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>>
Dear Alejandra,
I am writing to inform the ccNSO of the progress made regarding the Board’s consideration of the proposed policy recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD strings and related variants (ccPDP4 IDNs) and to request clarification and confirmation on several points identified during the implementation feasibility assessment.
As you know, the Board Caucus was formed in June 2024 with three objectives:
(i) To evaluate the proposed policy for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD and related variants, and provide recommendations to the Board, including through potential dialogue with the ccNSO Council when needed. (ii) To provide strategic advice to ICANN org during the implementation phase of the proposed policy. (iii) To develop a Supplemental Board Statement and engage in subsequent dialogue in the event the Board does not accept the recommendations.
Following the closure of the Public Comment period and the solicitation of GAC advice as mandated by ICANN Bylaws, ICANN staff initiated an in-depth analysis of Part A of the Board Report submitted in June 2024. This analysis is intended to support the assessment of implementation feasibility and ensure that ICANN’s understanding and interpretation of the policy recommendations aligns with the ccNSO’s intent. As part of this work, four (4) areas were identified where additional information from the ccNSO would be beneficial to finalize the feasibility assessment for implementing the proposed policy.
The additional information is requested using two types of questions: Requests for Confirmation: The purpose of these requests is to seek confirmation from the ccNSO that ICANN’s understanding and/or interpretation of a specific section is correct and aligns with what the ccNSO intended. Requests for Clarification: The purpose of these requests is to seek further information or clarification from the ccNSO on a specific topic that is not clear from the language of the Policy. The attached document sets out the questions identified during the process and organized into columns as follows:
· Column A: Request number (1 through 4) · Column B: Topic · Column C: Relevant section in the Board Report · Column D: Request · Column E: Open space for ccNSO comments
We understand that the ccNSO may require time to respond fully. Based on previous experience with the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism, we believe that discussing these points may help ensure a clear and shared understanding of the ccNSO’s intent and objectives for the ccPDP4 IDN ccTLD Policy.
Should the ccNSO have any questions on this matter in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
Patricio Poblete, Chair Board Caucus IDNccPDP4
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I agree, particularly because, BY DESIGN (Thank's Chris!!) the relationship is bilateral between individual ccTLDs and IANA/ICANN and the ccNSO cannot speak for ccTLD managers collectively. On 6/3/26 11:23, Chris Disspain via Ccnso-council wrote:
All,
From an initial read I am concerned that some of the clarification questions are attempting to draw input from the ccNSO on topics wider than the IDN matters covered by the PDP, for example, the interpretation of 3166. We will need to be cautious in our responses.
Cheers,
Chris Disspain chris@disspain.uk
+44 7880 642456
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On 3 Jun 2026, at 10:51, Alejandra Reynoso Barral via Ccnso-council <ccnso-council@icann.org> wrote:
Dear Councillors
Please find below an email from the Board Caucus IDNccPDP4. This item has been added to the agenda for discussion during our meeting in Seville on 11 June.
Best regards, Alejandra
******************************************* Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. Sing like nobody's listening. And live like it's Heaven on Earth. *******************************************
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: *Patricio Poblete* <patricio.poblete@board.icann.org <mailto:patricio.poblete@board.icann.org>> Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM Subject: Request for clarification or confirmation of interpretation wrt IDNccPDP4 To: Alejandra Reynoso Barral <alejandra.reynoso@gmail.com <mailto:alejandra.reynoso@gmail.com>> Cc: <board-caucus-idn-ccpdp4-2026@icann.org <mailto:board-caucus-idn- ccpdp4-2026@icann.org>>, ccNSO Secretariat <ccnsosecretariat@icann.org <mailto:ccnsosecretariat@icann.org>>, Correspondence <Correspondence@icann.org <mailto:Correspondence@icann.org>>, Tripti Sinha <tripti.sinha@board.icann.org <mailto:tripti.sinha@board.icann.org>>
Dear Alejandra,
I am writing to inform the ccNSO of the progress made regarding the Board’s consideration of the proposed policy recommendations for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD strings and related variants (ccPDP4 IDNs) and to request clarification and confirmation on several points identified during the implementation feasibility assessment.
As you know, the Board Caucus was formed in June 2024 with three objectives:
(i) To evaluate the proposed policy for the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLD and related variants, and provide recommendations to the Board, including through potential dialogue with the ccNSO Council when needed. (ii) To provide strategic advice to ICANN org during the implementation phase of the proposed policy. (iii) To develop a Supplemental Board Statement and engage in subsequent dialogue in the event the Board does not accept the recommendations.
Following the closure of the Public Comment period and the solicitation of GAC advice as mandated by ICANN Bylaws, ICANN staff initiated an in-depth analysis of Part A of the Board Report submitted in June 2024. This analysis is intended to support the assessment of implementation feasibility and ensure that ICANN’s understanding and interpretation of the policy recommendations aligns with the ccNSO’s intent. As part of this work, four (4) areas were identified where additional information from the ccNSO would be beneficial to finalize the feasibility assessment for implementing the proposed policy.
The additional information is requested using two types of questions:
* Requests for Confirmation: The purpose of these requests is to seek confirmation from the ccNSO that ICANN’s understanding and/or interpretation of a specific section is correct and aligns with what the ccNSO intended. * Requests for Clarification: The purpose of these requests is to seek further information or clarification from the ccNSO on a specific topic that is not clear from the language of the Policy.
The attached document sets out the questions identified during the process and organized into columns as follows:
· Column A: Request number (1 through 4) · Column B: Topic · Column C: Relevant section in the Board Report · Column D: Request · Column E: Open space for ccNSO comments
We understand that the ccNSO may require time to respond fully. Based on previous experience with the ccPDP3 Review Mechanism, we believe that discussing these points may help ensure a clear and shared understanding of the ccNSO’s intent and objectives for the ccPDP4 IDN ccTLD Policy.
Should the ccNSO have any questions on this matter in the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
Patricio Poblete, Chair Board Caucus IDNccPDP4
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