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TOR for New gTLDs: Public Comments 6 Dec to 9 January
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 20, 2005

Dec. 20, 2005

[To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org] ICANN opens public comment period on the Terms of Reference for New gTLDs Policy Development Process of the GNSO Council. 06 December 2005 http://www.icann.org/announcements/announcement-06dec05.htm gNSO Home Page: http://gnso.icann.org/ Call for comments on gNSOwebsite: http://gnso.icann.org/comments-request/ The ICANN bylaws require a public comment period of 20 days following the iniation of a PDP. http://www.icann.org/general/archive-bylaws/bylaws-08apr05.htm#AnnexA Terms of Reference for New gTLDs 1. Should new generic top level domain names be introduced? a. Given the information provided here and any other relevant information available to the GNSO, the GNSO should assesswhether there is sufficient support within the Internet community toenable the introduction of new top level domains. If this is the case the following additional terms of reference are applicable. 2. Selection Criteria for New Top Level Domains a. Taking into account the existing selection criteria from previous top level domain application processes and relevant criteria in registry services re-allocations, develop modified or new criteria which specifically address ICANN's goals of expanding the use and usability of the Internet. In particular, examine ways in which the allocation of new top level domains can meet demands for broader use of the Internet in developing countries. b. Examine whether preferential selection criteria (e.g. sponsored) could be developed which would encourage new and innovative ways of addressing the needs of Internet users. c. Examine whether additional criteria need to be developed which address ICANN's goals of ensuring the security and stability of the Internet. 3. Allocation Methods for New Top Level Domains a. Using the experience gained in previous rounds, develop allocation methods for selecting new top level domain names. b. Examine the full range of allocation methods including auctions, ballots, first-come first-served and comparative evaluation to determine the methods of allocation that best enhance user choice while not compromising predictability and stability. c. Examine how allocation methods could be used to achieve ICANN's goals of fostering competition in domain name registration services and encouraging a diverse range of registry services providers. 4 Policy to Guide Contractual Conditions for New Top Level Domains a. Using the experience of previous rounds of top level domain name application processes and the recent amendments to registry services agreements, develop policies to guide the contractual criteria which are publicly available prior to any application rounds. b. Determine what policies are necessary to provide security and stability of registry services. c. Determine appropriate policies to guide a contractual compliance programme for registry services. The "Issues Report" for this PDP is available at: <http://gnso.icann.org/issues/new-gtlds/gnso-issues-rpt-gtlds-05dec05.pdf>. The public comment period is from 6 December 2005 to 9 January 2006. Comments may be submitted to the email address <new-gtlds-pdp-comments(a)icann.org> Comments submitted may be viewed at <http://forum.icann.org/lists/new-gtlds-pdp-comments> -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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1b Internet Users
by Ross Rader Dec. 20, 2005

Dec. 20, 2005

Some great data to keep in mind during the next few months as we consider the new gTLD and IDN issues. "Some time in 2005, we quietly passed a dramatic milestone in Internet history: the one-billionth user went online. Because we have no central register of Internet users, we don't know who that user was, or when he or she first logged on. Statistically, we're likely talking about a 24-year-old woman in Shanghai. According to Morgan Stanley estimates, 36% of Internet users are now in Asia and 24% are in Europe. Only 23% of users are in North America, where it all started in 1969 when two computers -- one in Los Angeles, the other in Palo Alto -- were networked together. It took 36 years for the Internet to get its first billion users. The second billion will probably be added by 2015; most of these new users will be in Asia. The third billion will be harder, and might not be reached until 2040. " More here: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/internet_growth.html -ross

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Re: [council] TOR for New gTLDs: Public Comments 6 Dec to 9 January
by Marilyn Cade Dec. 20, 2005

Dec. 20, 2005

I would like to be thoughtful abt how we invite comments. Otherwise, we will simply get arguments. I think that befotre we propose public forums for input, iwe should develop a list of the questions we need addressed. As well as providing for opem mike. For instance, one series of presentations that would be useful would include addressing technical questions abt characteristics ofmore latin character TLD4. Also inviting the OECD to present from their earlier paper, and so on.. -----Original Message----- From: "Bruce Tonkin" <Bruce.Tonkin(a)melbourneit.com.au> Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:28:53 To:<council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: RE: [council] TOR for New gTLDs: Public Comments 6 Dec to 9 January Hello Ross, > > It is unclear to me precisely what we are looking for > comments on - the process, the terms of reference, the issue, > something else entirely? You raise a good point, as we seldom frame the question properly when we seek public comments. It is something I hope in future would be assisted by a manager of Public Participation. My interpretation of the process is that we are actually seeking public input on the policy issue itself. The terms of reference have already been approved by the Council. At this stage of the process we are seeking statements from constituencies on what they think the policy should be in response to the terms of reference, and also seeking input from the public (in the general sense of the word - ie includes individuals companies, organisations, Governments etc) on what the policy should be. We would then use all this input to begin to formulate a draft policy position that has broad support across the GNSO. Also rather than just relying on public submissions via a website/mailing list - that we should arrange some online "events" where people can participate via phone, discussion forums etc. Regards, Bruce Tonkin Regards, Marilyn Cade

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RE: [council] TOR for New gTLDs: Public Comments 6 Dec to 9 January
by Bruce Tonkin Dec. 20, 2005

Dec. 20, 2005

Hello Ross, > > It is unclear to me precisely what we are looking for > comments on - the process, the terms of reference, the issue, > something else entirely? You raise a good point, as we seldom frame the question properly when we seek public comments. It is something I hope in future would be assisted by a manager of Public Participation. My interpretation of the process is that we are actually seeking public input on the policy issue itself. The terms of reference have already been approved by the Council. At this stage of the process we are seeking statements from constituencies on what they think the policy should be in response to the terms of reference, and also seeking input from the public (in the general sense of the word - ie includes individuals companies, organisations, Governments etc) on what the policy should be. We would then use all this input to begin to formulate a draft policy position that has broad support across the GNSO. Also rather than just relying on public submissions via a website/mailing list - that we should arrange some online "events" where people can participate via phone, discussion forums etc. Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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GNSO Council chair elections 21 December 2005
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 19, 2005

Dec. 19, 2005

Dear Council Members, Bruce Tonkin, the only nominee, has accepted his nomination for GNSO Council Chair, for the period 4 January 2006 to 3 December 2006. Nominations closed on December 16, 2005. The elections will take place on the GNSO Council call on 21 December 2005. If you are not able to be on the call, please let me know who has your proxy with voting instructions. Thank you very much! Kind regards, Glen Hello All, > > Lucy Nichols a GNSO Council representative from the > Intellectual Property Interests Constituency has nominated > Bruce Tonkin for the position of GNSO Council chair for the > period 4 Jan 06 to 3 Dec 2006. > > Ken Stubbs, a GNSO Council representative from the gTLD > Registries constituency has seconded the nomination. > I accept the nomination from Lucy Nichols and seconded by Ken Stubbs. Regards, Bruce Tonkin -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Proposed dates for GNSO Council meetings Jan., Feb., March 2006
by GNSO.SECRETARIAT＠GNSO.ICANN.ORG Dec. 15, 2005

Dec. 15, 2005

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org] Dear Council Members, These are proposed dates for the GNSO Council teleconferences in January, February and March: Tuesday 17 January 2006 19:00 UTC Tuesday 21 February 2006 19:00 UTC Tuesday 14 March 2006 19:00 UTC PDP working calls will be placed inbetween as required. Please let me have your comments. Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen -- Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat - ICANN gnso.secretariat[at]gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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.auDA WHOIS Policy Review
by Liz Williams Dec. 15, 2005

Dec. 15, 2005

Colleagues Some of you may be interested in this work. au: auDA WHOIS Policy Review - Aug 2005 auDA is currently holding a public consultation and reviewing the WHOIS Policy (2003-08). http://auda.org.au/reviews/whois-2005/ Regards. Liz Liz Williams Senior Policy Counselor ICANN - Brussels Tel: +32 2 234 7874 Fax: +32 2 234 7848 Mob: +61 414 26 9000

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RE: [council] Draft Agenda for Council meeting Wednesday 21 Dec 2005
by Bruce Tonkin Dec. 15, 2005

Dec. 15, 2005

Hello All, I am only available for 1 hour for the meeting next week. I think it is worthwhile having a short meeting before the end of the year to make sure we start work on new TLDs. Regards, Bruce Tonkin > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org > [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Tonkin > Sent: Wednesday, 14 December 2005 9:22 AM > To: council(a)gnso.icann.org > Subject: [council] Draft Agenda for Council meeting Wednesday > 21 Dec 2005 > > Draft Agenda for Council meeting Wednesday 21 Dec 2005 > > NOTE CHANGE IN TIME FOR MEETING FOR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE WINTER TIME > > Coordinated Universal Time UTC 19:00 > > (11am Los Angeles, 2pm Washington DC, 7pm London, 6am (next > day) Melbourne ) > > Item 1: Approval of minutes of 28 Nov 2005 > > Item 2: Election of GNSO Council chair for period 4 Jan 06 to > 3 Dec 2006 > - nominations close on Friday 16 Dec 2005 > - election to be held during the meeting > > Item 3: Next steps on new TLD policy development process > - public comment period opened on 6 Dec 2005 > > "Procedure if No Task Force is Formed > > a. If the Council decides not to convene a task force, the > Council will request that, within ten (10) calendar days > thereafter, each constituency appoint a representative to > solicit the constituency's views on the issue. Each such > representative shall be asked to submit a Constituency > Statement to the Staff Manager within thirty-five (35) > calendar days after initiation of the PDP. > > b. The Council may also pursue other options that it deems > appropriate to assist in the PDP, including appointing a > particular individual or organization to gather information > on the issue or scheduling meetings for deliberation or > briefing. All such information shall be submitted to the > Staff Manager within thirty-five (35) calendar days after > initiation of the PDP. > > c. The Staff Manager will take all Constituency Statements, > Public Comment Statements, and other information and compile > (and post on the Comment Site) an Initial Report within fifty > (50) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. Thereafter, > the PDP shall follow the provisions of Item 9 below in > creating a Final Report." > > > > Item 4: IDN issues report > > Item 5: Update on initial planning for Wellington meeting > > > > Regards, > Bruce Tonkin > >

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Draft Agenda for Council meeting Wednesday 21 Dec 2005
by Bruce Tonkin Dec. 13, 2005

Dec. 13, 2005

Draft Agenda for Council meeting Wednesday 21 Dec 2005 NOTE CHANGE IN TIME FOR MEETING FOR NORTHERN HEMISPHERE WINTER TIME Coordinated Universal Time UTC 19:00 (11am Los Angeles, 2pm Washington DC, 7pm London, 6am (next day) Melbourne ) Item 1: Approval of minutes of 28 Nov 2005 Item 2: Election of GNSO Council chair for period 4 Jan 06 to 3 Dec 2006 - nominations close on Friday 16 Dec 2005 - election to be held during the meeting Item 3: Next steps on new TLD policy development process - public comment period opened on 6 Dec 2005 "Procedure if No Task Force is Formed a. If the Council decides not to convene a task force, the Council will request that, within ten (10) calendar days thereafter, each constituency appoint a representative to solicit the constituency's views on the issue. Each such representative shall be asked to submit a Constituency Statement to the Staff Manager within thirty-five (35) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. b. The Council may also pursue other options that it deems appropriate to assist in the PDP, including appointing a particular individual or organization to gather information on the issue or scheduling meetings for deliberation or briefing. All such information shall be submitted to the Staff Manager within thirty-five (35) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. c. The Staff Manager will take all Constituency Statements, Public Comment Statements, and other information and compile (and post on the Comment Site) an Initial Report within fifty (50) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. Thereafter, the PDP shall follow the provisions of Item 9 below in creating a Final Report." Item 4: IDN issues report Item 5: Update on initial planning for Wellington meeting Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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settlement comments
by Thomas Keller Dec. 12, 2005

Dec. 12, 2005

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