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Topic for Sunday night Dinner in Sydney
by Avri Doria 02 Jun '09

02 Jun '09

Hi, I am planning to start a doodle poll on the topic for the Board, Policy Staff, GNSO Council Dinner. Some possible topics I have are: - Pending issue in restructuring - overarching issue for new gTLDs - IRT - overarching issue for new gTLDs - geographic names any other topics i should include in the list of choices for the poll? thanks a.

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GAC Responds to Board on Geographic Names
by Glen de Saint Géry 02 Jun '09

02 Jun '09

[To: council[at]gnso.icann.org; liaison6c[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: ga[at]gnso.icann.org; announce[at]gnso.icann.org] [To: regional-liaisons[at]icann.org] http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-28may09-en.htm GAC Responds to Board on Geographic Names 28 May 2009 On 26 May 2009, the GAC submitted a final letter [PDF, 72K] http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-26may09-en.pdf responding to the ICANN Board's concerns about the ability to implement the provisions of article 2 of the GAC Principles regarding new gTLDs, particularly paragraph 2.71. The letter recommends, as a minimum, that the names contained in three internationally recognised lists must be reserved at the second level at no cost to governments of all new gTLDs. However, other issues relating to geographic names at the top level and the potential misuse of the respective names at the second level requires further discussion. The GAC's letter is in response to the 6 March, 2009 ICANN Board resolution, and subsequent letter from ICANN of 17 March, 2009 seeking GAC members input on possible options to resolve the outstanding implementation issues regarding the protection of geographic names at the second level (http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-06mar09.htm#08 and http://www.icann.org/correspondence/twomey-to-karklins-17mar09-en.pdf) [PDF, 245K]. The GAC provided an interim response to this request on 24 April 2009 http://www.icann.org/correspondence/karklins-to-twomey-24apr09.pdf [PDF, 95K]. On 15 May 2009, the GNSO Council provided comments on the proposal outlined in the GAC's letter of 24 April 2009, http://gnso.icann.org/correspondence/gnso-ltr-to-gac.pdf [PDF, 69K]. The Board requested a final report from the GAC by 25 May, 2009 and which will now be published 29 May, 2009. http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-24apr09-en.htm Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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FW: RAPWG update for GNSO Council
by Mike Rodenbaugh 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

Attached is an update from the RAP-WG, with cover note below from Greg Aaron, the chair. The WG will also meet in Sydney on Monday, 22 June from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. local time; the meeting will be open, with remote participation, and has time reserved for Q&A with members of the ICANN community. Please let us know any questions or comments. Thanks, Mike Mike Rodenbaugh Rodenbaugh Law 548 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94104 +1.415.738.8087 www.rodenbaugh.com -----Original Message----- From: Greg Aaron [mailto:gaaron@afilias.info] Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 1:44 PM To: 'Avri Doria'; mike(a)rodenbaugh.com Cc: 'Gomes, Chuck'; 'Marika Konings' Subject: RAPWG update for GNSO Council Dear Avri and Mike: Greetings. The Registration Abuse Policies Working Group (RAPWG) charter asked that "The Working Group should address the issues outlined in the Charter and report back to the GNSO Council within 90 days following the end of the ICANN meeting in Mexico City." In keeping with that requirement, the RAPWG respectfully submits the attached update to the Council. Please do let me know if there are any questions I can answer, either now or at Sydney. The WG will also meet at Sydney on Monday, 22 June from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. local time; the meeting will be open and has time reserved for Q&A with members of the ICANN community. With best wishes, --Greg Aaron RAPWG Chair ********************************** Greg Aaron Director, Key Account Management and Domain Security Afilias vox: +1.215.706.5700 x104 fax: 1.215.706.5701 gaaron(a)afilias.info **********************************

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FW: Guidelines for requestor of DNSO restricted funds
by Glen de Saint Géry 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

Forwarded From: David W. Maher Sent: jeudi 21 mai 2009 13:16 The Registries Constituency requests that the full amount of the US$3,327.30 of the remaining DNSO restricted funds, as well as the full amount of the FY09 funds for the Constituency, be rolled over into FY10. Thank you. David W. Maher Chair, Registries Constituency Senior Vice President - Law & Policy .ORG, The Public Interest Registry 1775 Wiehle Ave, #200 Reston, VA 20190 USA (v) +1-312-876-8055 (f) +1-312-876-7934 http://www.pir.org <http://www.pir.org/>At 08:22 AM 5/20/2009, Glen de Saint Géry wrote: FYI Dear requestor of DNSO restricted funds: I understand that you have been allocated US$3,327.30 of the remaining DNSO restricted funds for the purpose of funding or partially funding your travel costs to the Sydney meeting. (This amount is equal to one sixth of the total of $19,963.79 DNSO restricted funds). In order to execute the release of these funds, please provide a clear request for these funds indicating: · The amount in US$. 3,327.30 · Who to pay: Roll over to Please attach this email, including the GNSO resolution below, to your request and copy the GNSO Council list <council(a)gnso.icann.org>list to ensure accountability and transparency. Separately, please send to Michael Cashin at Michael.cashin(a)icann.org<mailto:Michael.cashin@icann.org>, the specific payment transaction information. If you have any questions, please call or email me at any time. . Thank you Kevin Wilson CFO ICANN +1.323.868.0514 GNSO Resolution Whereas: At its meeting of September 25, 2008 the GNSO Council created the Travel Drafting Team (TDT) to work on proposals to optimize the allocation and the management of Travel Funding for the GNSO Constituencies. At a meeting held during the Mexico ICANN meeting in March 2009 between the TDT and members of ICANN staff, the TDT requested that all GNSO Constituencies receive Funding Slots for each of their elected Councilors at each one of the three yearly international ICANN meetings, with the understanding that it would then be up to each Constituency to allocate these slots according to their own internal processes. That request stemmed in part from the recognition of the significant, and ever increasing work loads, that GNSO Councilors face. Work which they carry out as unpaid volunteers. Since that meeting it has been identified that an amount of funds left over from the DNSO are available for use should the Council wish to provide additional Travel Funding to those GNSO Constituencies that no longer have enough credits left for their three slots for the final meeting of the fiscal year 2008, in Sydney. The funds identified are in the amount of 19,963.79 USD. Resolved: That the DNSO funds be distributed evenly across all six GNSO Constituencies in time for the Sydney meeting in June, with the express purpose of providing additional Travel Funding for those persons nominated by each Constituency as recipients to be of said Travel Support. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail or any attachment is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and deleting this copy from your system. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Applicant Guidebook: Public Comments Analysis and Revised Excerpts
by Glen de Saint Géry 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-31may09-en.htm Applicant Guidebook: Public Comments Analysis and Revised Excerpts 31 May 2009 Important Links Analysis of Public Comment to Applicant Guidebook version 2 [PDF, 1,555K] http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… Amended Guidebook Sections and Explanatory Memoranda http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm#matrix The second version of the Applicant Guidebook for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) generated continued public interest, as expressed by over 200 comments received. A comprehensive report [PDF, 1,555K] http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… is being released today; comments are organised by topic and each are followed by analysis describing how the issues raised in the commentary can be reflected in the Guidebook. (A similar report [PDF, 588K] for the first version of the guidebook was posted in February 2009). http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv1-analysis-public-comments-18fe… This analysis, the additional excerpts and explanatory memos allow people to see how their comments will affect the next version of the guidebook The Highlights in this Round Many changes have been made as a result of the comments so far received. Discussions relating to the overarching issues will continue, and other subject areas have been revised and are being posted today as guidebook excerpts for public comments. http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm One of the more significant is the recommendation that the proposed registry agreement for new gTLDs be modified to reflect a requirement that all registries offer "Thick" Whois service. Providing Whois service is a central obligation of gTLD registries and registrars under contract with ICANN. Many comments to the proposed registry agreement seek to mandate thick Whois for all new registries suggesting substantial benefits will result, including enhanced accessibility and enhanced stability. Other revisions include proposed clarifications to: handling of geographical names, evaluation questions, comparative evaluation scoring, dispute resolution procedures and other registry agreement provisions. More Discussion and More Comment These revisions along with all the others in this round will also be discussed at the ICANN meeting in Sydney starting June 21, 2009. The excerpts and analysis are supported by four explanatory memoranda. The public comment period for the guidebook excerpts released today will be open until 20 July 2009. There are four overarching issues:, Trademark Protection The Economic Analysis of new gTLDs Financial Analysis Objection Process The comments received to the material released today, together with the outcomes of the discussions relating to the overarching issues will constitute the basis for the third version of the guidebook that will be published at the end of the third quarter 2009. Other New gTLD Program Updates ICANN continues to balance the need to progress with the new gTLD program with community concerns on specific aspects. With that in mind, the program is expected to launch (i.e., applications will be accepted) in the first quarter of 2010, but we will not open the process until concerns about the overarching issues have been addressed. Between June and August 2009, ICANN will hold several public discussions designed to arrive at solutions to the overarching issues (focusing on Trademark Protection and Potential for Abusive Conduct) that were identified in the first version of the guidebook. These consultations will start in Sydney during the ICANN Meeting, followed by events in London on New York on 13 July, and London on 15 July. Outreach sessions in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi to discuss the topics are also being arranged. Additional locations are still under consideration. More information about these events as well as pre-registrations will be announced shortly. Please continue checking the New gTLD program webpage for updates. Related links Public comment summary and analysis (pdf): http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv2-analysis-public-comments-31ma… Revised excerpts: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/comments-e-en.htm#matrix Public comment period for excerpts: http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/#dag-revised-excerpts New gTLD program webpage http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm Public comment summary and analysis for guidebook's first version (pdf): http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agv1-analysis-public-comments-18fe… Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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