May 2012 - council - lists.icann.org

Minimum and average duration of a GNSO PDP
by Marika Konings May 24, 2012

May 24, 2012

Dear All, Following requests during the last Council meeting, please find attached a timeline in which I've tried to outline the absolute minimum as well as the expected average timeline for a GNSO PDP to go from a request for an Issue Report to Board adoption. Please note that there are several assumptions included in the timetable in relation to the absolute minimum. Amongst others, in addition to the availability of staff and community resources, it assumes that the PDP concerns a narrowly defined issue with a high level of community consensus around the recommendations at an early stage of the process. As a reference, you also find attached an updated version of the GNSO PDP Timelines which tracks the duration of recent and ongoing PDPs. If you have any questions, please let me know. With best regards, Marika Sr. Policy Director ICANN

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WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey Webinar 1 June 2012, at 13:00 & 20:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry May 24, 2012

May 24, 2012

WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey Webinar 23 May 2012 In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council's WHOIS Survey Working Group (WSWG) requests community input on a draft WHOIS Technical Requirements Survey, to assess the content of the survey before releasing it for public solicitation. In parallel with the Public Comment period, the Working Group is hosting two webinar sessions to brief the community on the background of this effort and to solicit input from experts on technical requirements for a new WHOIS protocol, in particular people knowledgeable about technical aspects of WHOIS who can help assess if the survey asks the right questions and in the right style to elicit useful and clear technical feedback. The Working Group seeks specific suggestions on changes to language and questions that will make it clearer for experts to complete. Members of the Working Group will provide a briefing on Friday 1 June at 13.00 UTC and Friday 1 June at 20.00 UTC, summarizing the purpose of this effort and reviewing the work called for in the Working Group's charter. 13:00 UTC click on this link: http://tinyurl.com/85s8fou 20:00 UTC click on this link http://tinyurl.com/7qydxhm The webinars will also review the sections of the survey as they relate to the proposed technical requirements outlined in the GNSO WHOIS Service Requirement Report - http://gnso.icann.org/issues/whois/whois-service-requirements-final-report-… that was prepared by Staff at the GNSO Council's request in July 2010. The two sessions are duplicates, scheduled to accommodate different time zones. Each session, scheduled to run for 60 minutes, will be conducted in English only. The meeting will be run in Adobe Connect with a slide presentation along with a dial-in conference bridge for audio. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session. During the course of the webinar, questions may be submitted using the chat function of Adobe Connect. If you are not able to participate in either of the live sessions, the recording of the session will be made available shortly after the meeting. The policy staff is always available to answer any questions that you email to policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org>. In order to participate, please RSVP via email to the GNSO Secretariat (gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>) to receive the call details. Please indicate which call you would like to join, Friday at 13.00 UTC or Friday at 20.00 UTC (to convert those times into your local time, see: http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedform.html) We will send you an e-mail reminder before the event with log-in and dial-in details. Please DO NOT RSVP to any other ICANN staff members e-mail address. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague
by john＠crediblecontext.com May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

Stephane: I am in favor of sending the letter. In the spirit of full-disclosure, recall I am the Council liaison to the WG. Cheers, John Berard Founder Credible Context 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 San Francisco, CA 94127 m: 415.845.4388 -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [council] Fwd: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague From: Stéphane_Van_Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> Date: Wed, May 23, 2012 7:31 am To: GNSO Council List <council(a)gnso.icann.org> As indicated in my previous email, please find attached my proposed edits to the Consumer Metrics WG letter. Stéphane Van Gelder Directeur Général / General manager INDOM Group NBT France ---------------- Head of Domain Operations Group NBT Le 23 mai 2012 à 16:21, Stéphane Van Gelder a écrit : > Councillors, > > Please see below and attached a letter that the Consumer Metrics WG is suggesting I send as GNSO Chair to the GAC Chair. > > I am adding this to our June 7 meeting as a consent agenda item so I would appreciate if prior to that meeting, we have discussed on the list so that we are all either comfortable with the text, or certain we do not want to send the letter. > > In order to get the discussion started, I have a few suggested edits to this letter that I will send in a follow-up email. > > Thanks, > > Stéphane Van Gelder > Directeur Général / General manager > INDOM Group NBT France > ---------------- > Head of Domain Operations > Group NBT > > Début du message réexpédié : > >> De : Rosemary Sinclair <rosemary.sinclair(a)unsw.edu.au> >> Objet : RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >> Date : 22 mai 2012 23:23:51 HAEC >> À : Stéphane Van Gelder <stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com> >> Cc : "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com>, Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> >> >> Hi Stephane >> >> Here's my suggested note from you to GAC to encourage GAC to provide early feedback to our Working Group on Consumer Metrics. >> >> The WG is currently considering public comments received, including from the US Government. We are working to have the work completed for consideration in Prague. >> >> This idea for specifically reaching out to GAC in this way came from discussion with Bruce Tonkin about how best to engage GAC in this work before we finalise the Draft Advice. >> >> Cheers for now >> >> Rosemary >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Rosemary Sinclair | Director | External Relations >> Australian School of Business | The University of New South Wales >> Level 3, Building L5, UNSW Sydney 2052 >> Telephone: +61 (2) 9385 6228 | Fax +61 (2) 9385 5933 | Web: www.asb.unsw.edu.au >> >> ________________________________________ >> From: Stéphane Van Gelder [stephane.vangelder(a)indom.com] >> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 4:27 AM >> To: Rosemary Sinclair >> Cc: john(a)crediblecontext.com; Neuman, Jeff; Berry Cobb; gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >> Subject: Re: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >> >> Looking forward to your note on this Rosemary. Thanks. >> >> Stéphane >> >> >> >> Le 18 mai 2012 à 03:07, Rosemary Sinclair a écrit : >> >>> >>> Hi all >>> >>> I have action to write note to Stephane on this very topic of GNSO reaching out to GAC on this work >>> >>> Will circulate to our WG for discussion next Tues and then to Chair, GNSO Council >>> >>> Cheers >>> >>> Rosemary >>> >>> Rosemary Sinclair >>> Director, External Relations >>> Australian School of Business >>> UNSW >>> +61 413 734490 >>> >>> On 18/05/2012, at 4:43 AM, "john(a)crediblecontext.com" <john(a)crediblecontext.com> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Jeff, >>>> >>>> Berry may be able to phrase it more eloquently, but the matter of >>>> Consumer Metrics ought to be on our agenda. >>>> >>>> The Council should offer a report on the work so far in setting the >>>> definitions and metrics for Consumer Confidence, Competition and Trust >>>> that results from the requirements of the Affirmation of Commitments. >>>> >>>> As you know, the GAC has a keen interest in this subject and it would be >>>> useful to our working relationship to showcase the progress made. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> >>>> John Berard >>>> Founder >>>> Credible Context >>>> 58 West Portal Avenue, #291 >>>> San Francisco, CA 94127 >>>> m: 415.845.4388 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -------- Original Message -------- >>>> Subject: RE: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>> From: "Neuman, Jeff" <Jeff.Neuman(a)neustar.us> >>>> Date: Thu, May 17, 2012 9:23 am >>>> To: Berry Cobb <mail(a)berrycobb.com>, >>>> "gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org> >>>> >>>> All, >>>> >>>> I am responsible for collecting the list of topics to be discussed >>>> during that session. Can you please give me a one or two sentence >>>> description of what you would like to discuss and how much time you >>>> believe it will take? >>>> >>>> Best regards, >>>> >>>> Jeffrey J. Neuman >>>> Neustar, Inc. / Vice President, Business Affairs >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: owner-gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>>> [mailto:owner-gnso-consumercci-dt@icann.org] On Behalf Of Berry Cobb >>>> Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:46 AM >>>> To: gnso-consumercci-dt(a)icann.org >>>> Subject: [gnso-consumercci-dt] GNSO / GAC Session in Prague >>>> Importance: High >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Team, >>>> >>>> It is confirmed that there will be a GNSO/GAC session in Prague. There >>>> is already an agenda forming and if we want Consumer Metrics topic on >>>> the agenda, we need to expedite the request. >>>> >>>> I also learned that the GAC has already contacted the GNSO stating their >>>> interest on the Consumer Metrics topic. However, John Berard, as our >>>> Council Liaison, should send a note to the GNSO Council requesting this >>>> be added to the proposed agenda. The Council will have to agree that >>>> this is a topic they wish to discuss. I suspect it will be fairly easy >>>> for the Council to approve this topic for the agenda. The only concern >>>> will be time allotted to discuss it. >>>> >>>> John, can you send this notice to the Council ASAP? >>>> >>>> Berry Cobb >>>> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) >>>> 720.839.5735 >>>> mail(a)berrycobb.com >>>> @berrycobb >>>> >>>> >>> >> > <GNSO to GAC CCI.doc> >

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Document and motion Deadline 30 May for GNSO Council meeting 7 June at 20:00 UTC
by Glen de Saint Géry May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

Dear Councillors, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 8 days in advance (i.e. WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2012) of the GNSO Council meeting on 7 June 2012 at 20:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+07+June+2012 Thank you very much. Kind regards, Glen Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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TR: Redline - WHOIS Final Report
by Glen de Saint Géry May 22, 2012

May 22, 2012

FYI With reference to the WHOIS Policy Review Team Final Report: Hi Glen, This is to notify you that a redline version comparing the posted draft and final report is now available at: http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/whois/final-report-redline-11may12… Please feel free to share with the Council. Link to the public comment box: http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11may12-en.htm Thanks, Kind regards Alice -- Alice Jansen Organizational Reviews Manager Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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ICANN POLICY UPDATE | Volume 12, Issue 4 - May 2012
by Glen de Saint Géry May 22, 2012

May 22, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm ICANN POLICY UPDATE | Volume 12, Issue 4 - May 2012 1 May 2012 PDF Version<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.pdf> [680 KB] http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/ CONTENTS: Across ICANN 1. New Remote Participation Records Set at ICANN 43 <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#1> 2. Issues Currently Open for Public Comment<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#2> ccNSO 1. Curaçao, Palestinian Territory and Sint Maarten Join ccNSO<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#3> 2. First Look at ccNSO Prague Meeting Agenda<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#4> 3. Tips Available for Making Effective Presentations.<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#5> 4. ccNSO Gets Friendly on Facebook<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#6> GNSO 1. UK's National Physical Laboratory to Conduct Whois Privacy, Proxy Abuse Study<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#7> 2. Board Adopts Last Recommendation of Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part B<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#8> ASO 1. ICANN Board Ratifies Policy Proposal for Recovered IPv4 Address Blocks <http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#9> At-Large 1. ALAC Approves Numerous Statements in Response to Public Comments<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#10> 2. Review of ALAC Rule of Procedures, Performance Indicators Begins<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#11> 3. Quick and Easy Translation Tool Installed on the At-Large Community Wiki Pages<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#12> SSAC 1. Issues Active in the SSAC<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#13> GAC 1. Where to Find GAC Information<http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-may12-en.htm#14> Read in Your Preferred Language ICANN Policy Update is available in all six official languages of the United Nations. Policy Update is posted on ICANN's web site<http://www.icann.org/en/topics/policy/> and available via online subscription. To receive the Update in your Inbox each month, visit the ICANN subscriptions page<http://www.icann.org/en/newsletter/>, enter your e-mail address, and select "Policy Update" to subscribe. This service is free. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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TAS Reopens | ICANN
by Glen de Saint Géry May 22, 2012

May 22, 2012

http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-21may12-en.htm Statement by Akram Atallah, COO 21 May 2012 The TLD Application System, or TAS, has reopened. All registered applicants can now log in, review and submit their applications. The system will remain open until 23:59 GMT/UTC on 30 May 2012. Consistent with our previous practice and to allow the application window to open as soon as possible, two-hour maintenance windows have been scheduled as follows: 22 May at 16:30 GMT/UTC, 25 May at 23:00 UTC, and 29 May at 22:00 UTC. Applicants are encouraged to review "Top Things Users Should Know When TAS Reopens," posted on the new gTLD microsite at http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/tas/top-ten. The document provides advice on logging into and completing applications, submitting wire transfers, and contacting customer service with any issues users might encounter. During the last few weeks, we have fixed the technical glitch that caused us to take the system offline. Also, to address user feedback, we have improved the overall system performance and the HTML preview function. In our continuing review of the system logs and system traffic, we determined that in two instances, a single file might have been temporarily unavailable to an applicant. Full access to those two files has been restored. ICANN notified the affected users. We recognize and regret the inconvenience caused by this glitch and the delayed closing of the application window. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures
by Glen de Saint Géry May 20, 2012

May 20, 2012

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-en.htm DRAFT - ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures * 简体中文<https://www.icann.org/zh/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-zh.htm> * Français<https://www.icann.org/fr/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-fr.htm> * Español<https://www.icann.org/es/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-es.htm> * Русский<https://www.icann.org/ru/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-ru.htm> * العربية<https://www.icann.org/ar/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-ar.htm> 18 May 2012 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 18 May 2012 Categories/Tags: Policy Processes; Transparency/Accountability; Reviews/Improvements; Participation; Events/Conferences Purpose (Brief): ICANN Language Services is submitting for public comment the draft Language Services Policy and Procedures. The purpose of this document, although implicit in its title, is to establish policies and procedures for all services related to languages – translation, simultaneous interpretation, teleconference interpretation, transcription (of recorded sessions) and RTT (real-time-transcription, also known as scribing). Public Comment Box Link: Comment Open: 18 May 2012 Comment Close: 2 July 2012 Close Time (UTC): 23:59 UTC Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-18may12-en.htm> Reply Open: 3 July 2012 To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:language-services-policy@icann.org> Reply Close: 1 August 2012 View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/language-services-policy> Close Time (UTC): 23:59 UTC Report of Public Comments Brief Overview Originating Organization: ICANN Communications Department Categories/Tags: Policy Processes; Transparency/Accountability; Reviews/Improvements; Participation; Events/Conferences Purpose (Brief): ICANN is opening a public comment forum for the draft Language Services Policy and Procedures. Community members are asked to provide feedback on the proposed document. ICANN Language Services provides support for translation, simultaneous interpretation, teleconference interpretation, transcription (of recorded sessions) and RTT (real-time-transcription, also known as scribing). Current Status: Draft ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures open for public comment. Next Steps: Comments will be accepted in this forum and in continued interaction with the community and staff. Once the comment and reply periods have ended, ICANN will review community feedback and post an assessment of comments received. The Board Committee on Public Participation will then submit the policy to the ICANN Board with its recommendation. Staff Contact: Christina M. Rodriguez Email: christina.rodriguez(a)icann.org<mailto:christina.rodriguez@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20DRAFT%20-%20ICANN%20Language%20Services%20Policy%20and%20Procedures%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose The provision of language services is intended to facilitate access to ICANN and participation in its work for those who do not speak or are not fluent in English. The cost-effective provision of high quality multilingual services has two main objectives: * Make information about ICANN and its work accessible to those who speak languages other than English in ways that enhance participation in and the effectiveness of the multistakeholder model. * Make ICANN more effective as a global organization. ICANN's language services include: * Translation * Simultaneous interpretation * Teleconference interpretation * Transcription (of recorded sessions) * Scribing (Real Time Transcription - RTT) ICANN's working language is English. Its policy is to provide translation and interpretation in the six United Nations languages – currently Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Russian and Spanish – where appropriate and taking account of budget constraints. Section II: Background Multilingualism is essential for a global multistakeholder organization. Meetings, documents and information must be accessible in a variety of languages. To address this need, ICANN submitted a previous version of this document (then called "Translation Programme<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-13feb08-en.htm>") for public comment in March 2008, and in December 2008 contracted with a localization and language industry expert (a full-time translation coordinator). This complied with the Accountability and Transparency Framework and Principles, and laid the path toward more effective engagement with stakeholders. Section III: Document and Resource Links DRAFT – ICANN Language Services Policy and Procedures<https://www.icann.org/en/about/participate/language-services/draft-policies…> [PDF, 349 KB] Section IV: Additional Information None (*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> http://gnso.icann.org

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New L-Root DNS Server Enhances DNS Fault Tolerance and Resistance to DDoS Attacks
by Glen de Saint Géry May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-18may12-en.htm New L-Root DNS Server Enhances DNS Fault Tolerance and Resistance to DDoS Attacks 18 May 2012 A new instance of L-Root has been installed in Odessa, Ukraine, increasing the Domain Name System's (DNS) overall fault tolerance and its resilience against certain types of cyber threats, such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The launch of the server node is a joint operation between ICANN and Ukrainian domain registry Hostmaster. DNS Root Servers form a key part of the Internet infrastructure that contribute to the global security and stability of the DNS. "Odessa is one of the largest Ukrainian cities, with one of the highest Internet penetration rates in the country," said Dmitry Kohmanyuk, a Hostmaster official. "Moreover, the Internet provider we opted for has quality connections to Western Ukraine, which is precisely why we decided to deploy the node there." Hostmaster, the Ukrainian administrator of the .UA domain, supplied the equipment necessary for the installation of the new L-Root node. "In addition to the newest L-Root server in Odessa, two other L-Root nodes, in Kyiv and Kharkiv, were also deployed through collaboration between ICANN and Hostmaster." said Joe Abley, Director of DNS Operations at ICANN." Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Period of 17-27 May 2012: Public Comment Periods Approaching Closing Date
by Glen de Saint Géry May 18, 2012

May 18, 2012

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-17may12-en.htm Period of 17-27 May 2012: Public Comment Periods Approaching Closing Date 2<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-17may12-en.htm> 17 May 2012 The Following Public Comment periods are approaching their Comment or Reply Period Close dates, May 17-27 2012. As a member of the ICANN community, your timely feedback is critical to our accountability and transparency efforts. For your convenience, we have included direct links below to comments that will soon close. During the Reply period for Public Comments, participants should only address previous comments submitted and new posts concerning the topic should not be introduced. When constructing Replies, contributors are asked to cite the original poster's name, comment date, and any particular text that is pertinent. Please note that comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once that period ends. For more information please refer to the ICANN Public Comments page at: http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment<https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment> Title Comment Period Close Date [UTC Time] Reply Period Close Date [UTC Time] Second Annual IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process Review<https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/fast-track-review-2012-09apr12…> 30 April 2012 [23:59] 21 May 2012 [23:59] ICANN Draft FY13 Operating Plan and Budget<https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/op-budget-fy13-01may12-en.htm> 24 May 2012 [23:59] 15 June 2012 [23:59] IDN Variant TLD Program - Revised Program Plan<https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/idn-variant-tld-revised-progra…> 25 May 2012 [23:59] 15 June 2012 [23:59] Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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