Dear new gTLD Auction Proceeds CCWG,

In preparation for the close of public comment, please find below the proposed timeline for next steps:

Action	Proposed Timing
Close of public comment period	14 February 2020
Staff development of public comment review tool	21 February 2020
CCWG Meeting to commence review of comments (focus on any new information provided – no consideration of input previously considered and responded to)	26 February 2020
CCWG Meeting at ICANN67 (Wednesday 11 March from 15.15 – 16.45 local time)	11 March 2020
CCWG Meeting	25 March 2020
CCWG Meeting	8 April 2020
Publish Final Report with any applicable updates following review of public comment	15 April 2020
Survey amongst CCWG members to assess support for recommendations	22 April 2020
Confirmation of results of survey (“Consensus Call”) by Chairs	31 April 2020
Finalize report for submission to Chartering Organizations	May 2020

Do note that the timeline is dependent on the number of comments received and changes resulting from the review of public comments. For your information, the Co-Chairs reached out to all the Chartering Organizations to flag them of the public comment period and to encourage them to provide their input (see https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/mann-chiao-to-so-ac-chairs-22jan20-en.pdf).

Best regards,

Marika