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Slide from new gTLD update webinar - 11 Jan 2013
by Bruce Tonkin Jan. 12, 2013

Jan. 12, 2013

Hello All, Please find attached the slides used in the new gTLD webinar today. Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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Advice requested by the ICANN Board
by Jonathan Robinson Jan. 11, 2013

Jan. 11, 2013

Dear Steve, Please see the attached regarding consumer trust, consumer choice and competition in the context of the domain name system per the 10 December 2010 ICANN board approved resolution (2010.12.10.06). Best wishes, Jonathan Jonathan Robinson Chair ICANN GNSO Council <mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com> jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com skype: jonathan.m.r

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ATRT2 Endorsements
by Jonathan Robinson Jan. 10, 2013

Jan. 10, 2013

All, Please be reminded of the following deadlines with respect to the GNSO nominees and endorsement of candidates to the ATRT2. http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/2/applications . 14 January 2013 - Deadline to submit applications . 28 January 2013 - SO/ACs reveal the names of endorsed candidates . 15 February 2013 - Selectors announce the composition of the Review Team . Early March 2013 - Kick-off meeting Given that the application deadline is 14 January 2013 and yet we need to reveal endorsed candidates by 28 January 2013, we need a meeting between these dates. The 17 January 2013 Council meeting is probably too soon after 14 January to consider candidates for endorsement so I have in mind that we will need to meet to consider this specific issue. Given the January meetings - the regional registry / registrar meeting in Amsterdam and the NCPH meeting in LA - we have a very tight window. 21 January 2013 looks most suitable. I hope we will be able to work together to meet this tight deadline and look forward to your assistance with this. Thank-you. Jonathan

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TR: ATRT 2 - GNSO candidate
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 10, 2013

Jan. 10, 2013

FYI De : Alice Jansen [mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org] Envoyé : jeudi 10 janvier 2013 11:31 À : gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org Objet : ATRT 2 - GNSO candidate Dear Glen, For your information - This is to notify that we have received an application from Scott Blake Harris who wishes to represent the GNSO on the Accountability and Transparency Review Team 2 (ATRT 2). Should you wish to compile the GNSO applications on a GNSO wiki page: his documents http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/applications/harris-motivation-let… - are available on the ATRT 2 applications webpage at http://www.icann.org/en/about/aoc-review/atrt/2/applications. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Thanks! Very best regards Alice -- Alice Jansen Organizational Reviews Manager ICANN Rond Point Schuman 6, 1st floor B-1040 Brussels Belgium Mobile: +32 4 73 31 76 56 Skype: alice_jansen_icann Email: alice.jansen(a)icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org>

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RE: [council] Change meeting date in December from 5 December to 12 December 2013?
by john＠crediblecontext.com Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

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IRTP-D Motion
by Mason Cole Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

Council colleagues -- I move for the adoption of the attached motion during our next council meeting. I would appreciate a second to the motion. Thank you! Mason Initiation of a Policy Development Process (PDP) on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D Whereas The Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) is an existing consensus policy under review by the GNSO; The GNSO Transfers Working Group identified a number of issues in its review of the current Policy and those issues have been grouped into suggested PDPs, set A-E, as per the Council's resolution of 8 May 2008; The GNSO Council requested an Issue Report on IRTP Part D at its meeting on 17 October 2012 (see http://gnso.icann.org/en/resolutions#20121017-4) A Preliminary Issue Report on IRTP Part D was published on 14 November 2012 for public comment (see http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/irtp-d-prelim-issue-report-14no…) A Final Issue Report on IRTP Part D was published on 8 January 2012 (see [include link to Final Issue Report]); The Final Issue Report recommends that the GNSO Council proceed with a Policy Development Process limited to consideration of the issues discussed in this report, and the General Counsel of ICANN has indicated the topic is properly within the scope of the ICANN policy process and within the scope of the GNSO RESOLVED: The GNSO will initiate a PDP on the issues defined in the Final Issue Report on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part D ([include link to Final Issue Report]). A Working Group will be created for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the PDP.

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RE: [council] IRTP-D Motion
by john＠crediblecontext.com Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

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Final Issue Report on IRTP Part D
by Marika Konings Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

Dear All, Please find attached for your consideration the Final Issue Report on the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) Part D. For your convenience, I've also attached a draft motion on the initiation of a PDP on this topic. Furthermore, as the topics are straightforward and to avoid additional delays, you may want to consider approving the charter for the PDP WG at the same time as considering the initiation of a PDP as was also done for IRTP Part C. To this end, you will find another draft motion attached. If you have any questions, please let me know. With best regards, Marika

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Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Comment/Reply Periods (*) Important Information Links Comment Open: 08 January 2013 Comment Close: 08 February 2013 Close Time (UTC): 23:59 UTC Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-08jan13-en.htm> Reply Open: 09 February 2013 To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:comments-transliteration-contact-08jan12@icann.org> Reply Close: 1 March 2013 View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-transliteration-contact-08jan12/> Close Time (UTC): 23:59 UTC Report of Public Comments Brief Overview Originating Organization: Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Categories/Tags: Policy Processes Purpose (Brief): As a required step in the GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP), ICANN Staff is seeking input on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1…> [PDF, 649 KB]. Current Status: Following the request for an Issue Report by the GNSO Council on 17 October 2012, ICANN Staff has now published the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information for public comment. Next Steps: The Preliminary Issue Report will be updated to reflect community feedback submitted through this forum. A Final Issue Report will then be presented to the GNSO Council for its consideration. Staff Contact: Julie Hedlund Email: Policy-staff(a)icann.org<mailto:policy-staff@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20%20Preliminary%20Issue%20Report%20on%20Translation%20and%20Transliteration%20of%20Contact%20Information%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose ICANN staff is seeking comments on the Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1…> [PDF, 649 KB]. This Report addresses the following issues: 1. Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script. 2. Who should decide who should bear the burden translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script. 3. Whether to start a PDP to address these questions. This Public Comment solicitation represents an opportunity for the ICANN community to provide its views on the issues outlined above and on whether a PDP should be initiated. This Preliminary Issue Report will be updated to reflect community feedback submitted through this forum. A Final Issue Report will then be presented to the GNSO Council for its consideration. Section II: Background This preliminary Issue Report addresses three issues associated with the translation and transliteration of contact information at the request of the GNSO Council as approved in its motion on 17 October 2012. These issues are focused on Domain Name Registration Data and Directory Services, such as the WHOIS, in generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). In the context of these issues, "contact information"is a subset of Domain Name Registration Data. It is the information that enables someone using a Domain Name Registration Data Directory Service (such as WHOIS) to contact the domain name registration holder. It includes the name, organization, and postal address of the registered name holder, technical contact, as well as administrative contact. Domain Name Registration Data is accessible to the public via a Directory Service (also known as the WHOIS service). The Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA 3.3.1) specifies the data elements that must be provided by registrars (via Port 43 and via web-based services) in response to a query, but it does not require that data elements, such as contact information, must be translated or transliterated. Section III: Document and Resource Links * Preliminary Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-prelim-07jan1…> [PDF, 649 KB] * GNSO Council Motion 17 October 2012<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+17+October+…> * Final Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group<http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf> [PDF, 642 KB] Section IV: Additional Information Not applicable (*) 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 http://gnso.icann.org

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ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List
by Glen de Saint Géry Jan. 9, 2013

Jan. 9, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08jan13-en.htm ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List 8 January 2013 21 December 2012 The attached ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List sets out what the Board heard in Toronto where Board action is required and what the Board plans to do. In the future, it is intended that an Action List like this one will be published no later than 1 month after each meeting. Just prior to the following meeting an updated version of the Action List will be published setting out what the Board has done with respect to each item below. The production of an Action List is a relatively new practice and we are still working on the timings, logistics and processes required for it to be effective and efficient. Your feedback is welcomed. Topic What we heard where action is needed Proposed Action What We've Done WCIT Suggestion to establish an ICANN mailing list for those in the ICANN community who will be at WCIT (possibly widen list to I*). Direct the staff to set up mailing list. Completed. Strategic Planning Do not proceed with 2013-2016 Strategic Plan. A new procedure is coming and it needs to ensure there are mechanisms for hearing input so the Community feels heard. The Board has been discussing this since its September board workshop in Los Angeles and plans to continue to work on it and report back as soon as possible. The Board recognizes that any strategic planning framework will need to include the results of the African Strategic Working Group. GAC Advice The Board heard several matters from the GAC, which it expects will be addressed in the GAC Communiqué, but specifically notes that the timing of the Board's response to the GAC Communiqué was sub-optimal. The Board acknowledges the problem and will endeavor to put in place a mechanism to ensure timely arrival of its response. WHOIS Review Report There is no consensus on the actions that should follow the WHOIS Review. The Board will discuss the WHOIS Review during its Board meeting this afternoon. Completed. The Board accepted the WHOIS Review Team's recommendations and additionally initiated a review of the purpose and structure of WHOIS. Patents in Policy Processes Various parts of the GNSO have indicated that a future policy in this area may be needed and that we should address it before it becomes a concern. Board to request "expert advice" on this topic and then put out the recommended approach for public comment to be adopted by the Board. Article 29 Working Party Letter Many concerns were expressed. The letter will be taken into account in finalizing the negotiations on the RAA. JAS Applications JAS applications need to be given priority in this round and improved in the next round. Treatment during this round is in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. Treatment in future rounds will be taken up when the next round is formulated. New gTLDs - General implementation issues: -URS IDN Variant -BC and IPC requirements -IANA readiness -Registry services readiness -Compliance readiness Numerous comments. Concern expressed that we are not ready in some areas and will not be ready in time. The Board is instructing the CEO to focus his full attention and energy on all implementation actions necessary to keep the program on track. New gTLD Funds Document the total amount borrowed from the reserve fund to finance the pre-revenue period of the new gTLD program, and document the intended repayment schedule. We will do so. Prioritization Draw Generally positive feedback that IDN's should have priority; a number of suggestions were made to give preference to various subgroups in association with the Prioritization Draw. The new gTLD Committee will consider all feedback from this meeting and the comment period. All suggestions are being considered by and will be decided by the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. Rights Protection in New gTLDs A handful of concerns were raised regarding the rights protection mechanism(s). The IPC and business constituencies have reached consensus on further mechanisms for new gTLD rights protection. They agreed to socialize these to the rest of the GNSO. All of these are in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. The Board looks forward to receiving input on these suggestions from the GNSO. Trademark Clearinghouse There are a significant number of issues with regard to the Trademark Clearinghouse both from an implementation and cost point of view. Interest in whether the final draft agreement and the signed agreement for the trademark clearinghouse will be made public. The rights to the trademark clearinghouse database must remain with ICANN. The Board supports the CEO's decision to make solving these issues his top priority. Yes, it will be made public. The rights will remain with ICANN. Submission of Public Forum Topics Public Forum questions submitted in advance should include a couple of hinting sentences so everyone can be prepared. Forwarded to staff and the Public Participation Committee (PPC) for implementation. Intersessional Meetings 1) Various parts of the GNSO expressed the belief that it would assist the new gTLD process if ICANN facilitated an intersessional meeting for the GAC; 2) The registry and registrar constituency and the NTAG believe that ICANN should support an intersessional meeting for them. The Board will consider any formal requests received for these intersessional meetings. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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