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FW: [Soac-infoalert] Recent Blog on Policy Development and Policy Implementation
by Jonathan Robinson March 14, 2013

March 14, 2013

FYI. Jonathan From: soac-infoalert-bounces(a)icann.org [mailto:soac-infoalert-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of David Olive Sent: 13 March 2013 22:53 To: soac-infoalert(a)icann.org Subject: [Soac-infoalert] Recent Blog on Policy Development and Policy Implementation Just wanted to share with you a recent blog posted at: <http://blog.icann.org/2013/03/without-effective-implementation-a-policy-is- just-an-idea/> http://blog.icann.org/2013/03/without-effective-implementation-a-policy-is-j ust-an-idea/ Regards, -- David A. Olive Vice President, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 1101 New York Avenue, NW - Suite 930 Washington, D.C. 20005 Office: 202.570.7126 Mobile: 202.341.3611

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Re: [council] Meet wiht ccNSO in Beijing
by Petter Rindforth March 14, 2013

March 14, 2013

Hi Jonathan, I am interested to be one of the GNSO participants in the "Agenda Group" to prepare the meeting with ccNSO. Best, Petter -- Petter Rindforth, LL M Fenix Legal KB Stureplan 4c, 4tr 114 35 Stockholm Sweden Fax: +46(0)8-4631010 Direct phone: +46(0)702-369360 E-mail: <petter.rindforth(a)fenixlegal.eu> <http://www.fenixlegal.eu/> NOTICE This e-mail message is intended solely for the individual or individuals to whom it is addressed. It may contain confidential attorney-client privileged information and attorney work product. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are requested not to read, copy or distribute it or any of the information it contains. Please delete it immediately and notify us by return e-mail. Fenix Legal KB, Sweden, <http://www.fenixlegal.eu/> Thank you On 13 mar 2013 19:13 "Jonathan Robinson" <jonathan.robinson(a)ipracon.com> wrote: > All, > > We have the opportunity to meet with the ccNSO Beijing and have a > scheduled a meeting slot to do so. In order for it to go ahead and > have a good chance of succeeding, we need to plan for it in advance. > > Last week, I talked with Lesley Cowley (ccNSO Chair) to discuss the > potential for the meeting and the possible agenda items, including > those which had been suggested by Wolfgang, Maria and Petter and > possibly others on our mailing list. The objective in talking with > Leslie objective was to come up with a number of areas which are > likely to be of mutual interest and then to find an agreed way for > developing and preparing for these for discussion together. > > We reviewed a number of areas / topics and came out with a > non-exclusive short-list that seemed to be of mutual interest as > follows: > > 1. Providing input and advice, often at short notice. > A discussion and sharing of the experience of dealing with the various > requests that come to both of our groups in order to provide advice or > input, often at short notice or at unpredictable times, and not linked > to current scheduled work. This discussion topic could include and > link into the broader issue and experience of capacity planning, work > group participation and work scheduling and planning where the ccNSO > has some interesting approaches. > 2. The impact of gTLDs on ICANN. > How significant might this be and are existing structures and > approaches adequate to absorb and deal with this? > 3. Global Internet Governance. > Looking at issues on an international level and how these may impact > on ICANN and the multi-stakeholder model. Shared experiences from > global forums and the issues and lessons arriving. > > We agreed that organising and preparing for an agenda containing some > or all of the above (or indeed any other relevant topics) was best > handled by a smaller group comprised of members of both GNSO & ccNSO. > This type of approach as worked well for the ccNSO in the past. The > group could comprise a couple of reps from each of GNSO and ccNSO and > include the liaisons (if not already one of the two) so making a > manageable small group of 4-6 people. > > I trust that you will be supportive of this approach or something > similar and look forward to any comments or input. If you would like > to volunteer to be on the small group which will organise and plan for > this session, please do so. > > Thank-you, > > > Jonathan >

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Re: Call details & Adobe Connect for the GNSO Council meeting Thursday 14 March 2013 at 15:00 UTC.
by Alan Greenberg March 14, 2013

March 14, 2013

I will not be able to attend this meeting. Alan At 11/03/2013 05:17 PM, Glen de Saint Géry wrote: >Dear Council Members, > >Please find the dial-in numbers for the GNSO >Council meeting on Thursday, 14 March 2013 at 15:00 UTC. > >Other times may be found at: ><http://tinyurl.com/czfwutj>http://tinyurl.com/czfwutj > >Participant passcode: COUNCIL > >Please click on the link to join the GNSO Council Adobe Connect room ><http://icann.na3.acrobat.com/gnsocouncil/>http://icann.na3.acrobat.com/gnsocouncil/ > >The agenda is published on pages: >Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting 14 March 2013 is published on pages: > >http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#mar ><http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-14mar13-en.htm>http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-14mar13-en.htm > > >On the Wiki at: >https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Agenda+14+March+2013 > >Please let me know whether you would like the >operator to call you and please provide your telephone number. >We have dial-outs noted for Lanre Ajayi, Zahid Jamil . > >Let me know if you have any questions. >Thank you. > >Kind regards, >Glen >_____________________________________________________________________________________________ >Participant passcode: COUNCIL > >For security reasons, the passcode will be >required to join the call. >____________________________________________________________________________ >Dial in numbers: >Country Toll >Numbers Freephone/Toll Free Number > >ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519 >AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 >AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 >BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 >BRAZIL 0800-7610651 >CHILE 1230-020-2863 >CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 >CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 >COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 >CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 >DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 >ESTONIA 800-011-1093 >FINLAND Land Line: 106-33-203 0-800-9-14610 >FINLAND Mobile: 09-106-33-203 0-800-9-14610 >FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 >FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 >FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 >GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247 >GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 >HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 >HUNGARY 06-800-12755 >INDIA INDIA: 000-800-852-1268 >INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 >IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 >ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 >ITALY 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 >JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799 0066-33-132439 >JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191 0066-33-132439 >LATVIA 8000-3185 >LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 >MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 >MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 >NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378 >NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 >NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 >PANAMA >011-001-800-5072065 >PERU 0800-53713 >PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 >POLAND 00-800-1212572 >PORTUGAL 8008-14052 >RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 >SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 >SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 >SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 >SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 >SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 >SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 >SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 >TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 >THAILAND >001-800-1206-66056 >UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 >UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 >UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 >UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 >UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 >URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 >USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 >VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 > >Restrictions may exist when accessing >freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. > >*Access to your conference call will be either >of the numbers listed, dependent on the >participants' local telecom provider. > >Restrictions may exist when accessing >freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone. > >Glen de Saint Géry >GNSO Secretariat ><mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org>gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org >http://gnso.icann.org > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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Updated Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting 14 March 2013
by Glen de Saint Géry March 13, 2013

March 13, 2013

Dear Councillors, Please find the updated agenda for the GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 14 March 2013 at 15:00 UTC. Attached please find the list of Applicants for the Meeting Strategy Working Group to be endorsed by the GNSO. The updates to the agenda are: Item 7: Any Other Business (15 minutes) 7.1 Update and discussion on recent changes to Registry and Registrar agreements (Jeff Neuman & Volker Greimann) 7.2 Other items as proposed to the Council Agenda for the GNSO Council Meeting 14 March 2013 http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/agenda-council-14mar13-en.htm https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Agenda+14+March+2013 This agenda was established according to the GNSO Council Operating Procedures approved 13 September 2012 for the GNSO Council and updated. http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/gnso-operating-procedures-13sep12-en.pdf For convenience: * An excerpt of the ICANN Bylaws defining the voting thresholds is provided in Appendix 1 at the end of this agenda. * An excerpt from the Council Operating Procedures defining the absentee voting procedures is provided in Appendix 2 at the end of this agenda. Meeting Times 15:00 UTC<http://tinyurl.com/bojlrbx> http://tinyurl.com/czfwutj<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=council+&iso=20130…> Coordinated Universal Time 15:00 UTC 08:00 Los Angeles; 11:00 Washington; 15:00 London; 16:00 Paris; 04:00 Wellington Dial-in numbers will be sent individually to Council members. Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if a dial out call is needed. GNSO Council meeting audio cast http://stream.icann.org:8000/gnso.m3u Item 1: Administrative matters (10 minutes) 1.1 Roll Call 1.2 Statement of interest updates Jonathan Robinson https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Jonathan+Robinson+SOI 1.3 Review/amend agenda 1.4. Note the status of minutes for the Council meeting on 14 February 2013<http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/minutes-council-14feb13-en.htm> approved per the GNSO Operating Procedures on 1 March 2013. Item 2: Opening Remarks from Chair (5 minutes) Review focus areas and provide updates on specific key themes / topics Include brief review of Projects List<http://gnso.icann.org/meetings/projects-list.pdf> and Action List<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> Item 3: Consent agenda (0 minutes) Confirmation of James Bladel and Mikey O'Connor as the co-chairs of the IRTP Part D PDP Working Group. Item 4: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Policy vs. Implementation (15 minutes) Recent issues highlight an ongoing broader issue regarding the boundary between policy development and implementation work as well as the effective integration of policy development and integration work from the outset. In addition, the Council is increasingly asked to consider issues for policy guidance and may well need to look at the evolution of its own work and processes to accommodate this type of request. Recent discussions on the Council mailing list indicate that there is an interest to undertake further work on this issue. At the same time, ICANN Staff has published a paper<http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/policy-implementation-framework-08j…> that is intended to facilitate further community discussions on this topic. Further community discussion will take place in Beijing and the inclusion of this agenda item here serves to keep the issue on the agenda of the Council in the interim. 4.1 Update (Marika Konings) 4.2 Discussion 4.3 Next steps Item 5: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Whois Privacy and Proxy Relay and Reveal Study (10 minutes) At the ICANN Meeting in Toronto, Lyman Chapin presented the results of the survey<http://toronto45.icann.org/meetings/toronto2012/presentation-whois-survey-1…> that evaluated the feasibility of conducting a future in-depth study into communication Relay and identity Reveal requests sent for gTLD domain names registered using Proxy and Privacy services. The Council discussed this at its 14 February 2013 meeting but did not reach a firm conclusion. Some expressed concern about going ahead with the study now, when a lot of other Whois activities are going on, while others appeared to support moving forward as the study could result in data that would help inform ongoing Whois activities. One possible way forward is that staff is asked to go ahead with the RFP for this work and then report back to the Council before going ahead with the study? In this way, some of the preparatory work could be done, which would allow us to move forward quickly if/when the Council decides to move ahead. 5.1 - Update as necessary 5.2 - Discussion 5.3 - Next steps Item 6: UPDATE & DISCUSSION - Planning for Beijing (30 minutes) Making the most out of the face-to-face meeting time available at the ICANN Meeting in Beijing will take some planning. GNSO Council VC Mason Cole is working with staff to lead this effort. The Council now has the opportunity to discuss plans and provide feedback. Included in this item will be the opportunity to shape the topics and substance of the Council's proposed meetings with other groups in Beijing such as the CCNSO, the GAC and the ICANN board. 6.1 - Update (Mason Cole) 6.2 - Discussion 6.3 - Next steps Item 7: Any Other Business (15 minutes) 7.1 Update and discussion on recent changes to Registry and Registrar agreements (Jeff Neuman & Volker Greimann) 7.2 Other items as proposed to the Council Appendix 1: GNSO Council Voting Thresholds (ICANN Bylaws, Article X, Section 3) 9. Except as otherwise specified in these Bylaws, Annex A hereto, or the GNSO Operating Procedures, the default threshold to pass a GNSO Council motion or other voting action requires a simple majority vote of each House. The voting thresholds described below shall apply to the following GNSO actions: 1. Create an Issues Report: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-fourth (1/4) vote of each House or majority of one House. 2. Initiate a Policy Development Process ("PDP") Within Scope (as described in Annex A<http://www.icann.org/en/about/governance/bylaws#AnnexA>): requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. 3. Initiate a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of GNSO Supermajority. 4. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of more than one-third (1/3) of each House or more than two-thirds (2/3) of one House. 5. Approve a PDP Team Charter for a PDP Not Within Scope: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority. 6. Changes to an Approved PDP Team Charter: For any PDP Team Charter approved under d. or e. above, the GNSO Council may approve an amendment to the Charter through a simple majority vote of each House. 7. Terminate a PDP: Once initiated, and prior to the publication of a Final Report, the GNSO Council may terminate a PDP only for significant cause, upon a motion that passes with a GNSO Supermajority Vote in favor of termination. 8. Approve a PDP Recommendation Without a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a majority of each House and further requires that one GNSO Council member representative of at least 3 of the 4 Stakeholder Groups supports the Recommendation. 9. Approve a PDP Recommendation With a GNSO Supermajority: requires an affirmative vote of a GNSO Supermajority, 10. Approve a PDP Recommendation Imposing New Obligations on Certain Contracting Parties: where an ICANN contract provision specifies that "a two-thirds vote of the council" demonstrates the presence of a consensus, the GNSO Supermajority vote threshold will have to be met or exceeded. 11. Modification of Approved PDP Recommendation: Prior to Final Approval by the ICANN Board, an Approved PDP Recommendation may be modified or amended by the GNSO Council with a GNSO Supermajority vote. 12. A "GNSO Supermajority" shall mean: (a) two-thirds (2/3) of the Council members of each House, or (b) three-fourths (3/4) of one House and a majority of the other House." Appendix 2: Absentee Voting Procedures (GNSO Operating Procedures 4.4<http://gnso.icann.org/council/gnso-operating-procedures-22sep11-en.pdf>) 4.4.1 Applicability Absentee voting is permitted for the following limited number of Council motions or measures. 1. Initiate a Policy Development Process (PDP); 2. Approve a PDP recommendation; 3. Recommend amendments to the GNSO Operating Procedures (GOP) or ICANN Bylaws; 4. Fill a Council position open for election. 4.4.2 Absentee ballots, when permitted, must be submitted within the announced time limit, which shall be 72 hours from the meeting's adjournment. In exceptional circumstances, announced at the time of the vote, the Chair may reduce this time to 24 hours or extend the time to 7 calendar days, provided such amendment is verbally confirmed by all Vice-Chairs present. 4.4.3 The GNSO Secretariat will administer, record, and tabulate absentee votes according to these procedures and will provide reasonable means for transmitting and authenticating absentee ballots, which could include voting by telephone, e- mail, web-based interface, or other technologies as may become available. 4.4.4 Absentee balloting does not affect quorum requirements. (There must be a quorum for the meeting in which the vote is initiated.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local time between October and March, Winter in the NORTHERN hemisphere ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reference (Coordinated Universal Time) UTC 15:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- California, USA (PST<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/pst.html>) UTC-8+1DST 08:00 New York/Washington DC, USA (EST) UTC-5+1DST 11:00 Rio de Janiero, Brazil (BRST) UTC-3+1DST 12:00 Montevideo, Uruguay (UYST<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/sa/uyst.html>) UTC-3+1DST 12:00 Edinburgh, Scotland (BST) UTC+0DST 15:00 London, United Kingdom (BST) UTC+0DST 15:00 Abuja, Nigeria (WAT<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/africa/wat.html>) UTC+1+0DST 16:00 Bonn, Germany (CEST) UTC+1+0DST 16:00 Stockholm, Sweden (CET) UTC+1+0DST 16:00 Ramat Hasharon, Israel(IST<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/ist-israel.…>) UTC+2+0DST 17:00 Karachi, Pakistan (PKT<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/asia/pkt.html> ) UTC+5+0DST 20:00 Beijing/Hong Kong, China (HKT ) UTC+8+0DST 23:00 Perth, Australia (WST<http://timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/au/wst.html>) UTC+8+0DST 23:00 Wellington, New Zealand (NZDT<http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/pacific/nzdt.html> ) UTC+12+1DST 04:00 - next day ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The DST starts/ends on last Sunday of March 2013, 2:00 or 3:00 local time (with exceptions - DST starts on 10 March 2013 in USA) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For other places see http://www.timeanddate.com http://tinyurl.com/czfwutj<http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=council+&iso=20130…> Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Pre-Beijing New gTLD Update Webinar
by Glen de Saint Géry March 13, 2013

March 13, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-12mar13-en.htm Pre-Beijing New gTLD Update Webinar 12 March 2013 Join ICANN staff for a Pre-Beijing New gTLD Program Update webinar. Webinar Details Date: 26 March 2013 Time: 22:00 - 23:30 UTC (2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT) Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/newgtldwebinar Dial In: Will be posted to the Webinar<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars> page once available. The New gTLD Program is moving ahead on several tracks at once. Make sure you have the most up-to-date information by participating in this webinar. We will have the latest on Initial Evaluation and the schedule for releasing results, an update on pre-delegation testing and the pre-delegation testing pilot that was held earlier this month. We also will provide updates on contracting, rights protection (TMCH, URS, Objections) and closed generics. Glen de Saint Géry GNSO Secretariat gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org http://gnso.icann.org

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Proposed 2013 RAA Posted for Comment
by Glen de Saint Géry March 11, 2013

March 11, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/proposed-raa-07mar13-en.htm Proposed 2013 RAA Posted for Comment Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 7 March 2013 Comment Close Date: 28 March 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 29 March 2013 Reply Close Date: 19 April 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-07mar13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:comments-proposed-raa-07mar13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-proposed-raa-07mar13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: ICANN Categories/Tags: * Contracted Party Agreements Purpose (Brief): ICANN is seeking public comments on a Proposed 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), particularly on areas where ICANN and the Registrar Negotiating Team have not been able to reach agreement in principle. This represents the first time in the nearly 18 months of negotiations that community comment is formally sought on this document. Current Status: ICANN and the Registrar Negotiating Team commenced negotiation on amendments to the RAA in October 2011. While the documents posted today show many areas of agreement, there are differences between the ICANN and Registrar positions are highlighted. In addition, further discussion is still ongoing regarding some of the specifications to the agreement. Next Steps: After review of the comment received, the proposed 2013 RAA will be reviewed to determine if further changes are warranted. In addition, ICANN and the Registrar NT are likely to continue discussions regarding the areas where the specifications remain open. The ultimate goal is to have a 2013 RAA completed and approved in the near future. Staff Contact: Samantha Eisner, Senior Counsel Email Staff Contact<mailto:samantha.eisner@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20Proposed%202013%20RAA%20Posted%20for%20Comment%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: After nearly 18 months of negotiations, ICANN is posting a new version of the proposed 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) for public comment. The Registrar Negotiating Team (NT) has continued to engage in good faith negotiations to understand ICANN's perspective with respect to the outstanding issues, and to share the often divergent positions within the Registrar Stakeholder Group. Recently, additional revisions were proposed by ICANN's Negotiating Team stemming from the call by ICANN's CEO, Fadi Chehadé, to work to improve the image of the domain industry and to protect registrants through a further updated contractual framework. The Registrar NT considered each of these new issues, and worked towards finding solutions where appropriate. The RAA posted today reflects hard-fought concessions on many of key issues raised throughout the negotiations, and highlights issues remaining in order for the final 2013 RAA agreement to be reached. Throughout the RAA and its Specifications, there are portions where two versions of draft text appear side by side. These highlight areas where ICANN and the Registrars have not been able to reach agreement in principle on an issue, therefore both positions are provided for comment. Unless otherwise noted, the remainder of the document reflects agreements in principle among ICANN and the Registrar NT. A fuller discussion of the status of negotiations and areas of difference is available in ICANN's RAA Posting Memorandum<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/memo-07mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 66 KB]. Section II: Background: The current round of negotiations over the RAA began in October 2011. ICANN and the Registrar Negotiation Team have presented updates to the community at each of ICANN's public meetings since that time. Information on the history of the negotiations, including previously released documentation, is available at the community wiki at https://community.icann.org/display/RAA/Negotiations+Between+ICANN+and+Regi…. This includes the group of documents posted in June 2012, which demonstrated the progress to date in the negotiations. Section III: Document and Resource Links: There are multiple documents for review as part of this posting. The new RAA is anticipated to be a base document with a series of specifications attached. This posting includes all documents that are currently anticipated to be part of the 2013 a. As noted above, a fuller discussion of the status of negotiations and areas of difference is available in ICANN's RAA Posting Memorandum<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/memo-07mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 66 KB]. The base RAA documents: * Proposed 2013 RAA, Annotated to Show Differences Between ICANN and Registrar Positions<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-agreement-07mar1…> [PDF, 281 KB] * Redline showing changes between Proposed 2013 RAA and the June 2012 RAA Posting<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-agreement-03jun1…> [PDF, 205 KB] * Redline showing changes between Proposed 2013 RAA and the 2009 RAA<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-agreement-2009-r…> [PDF, 259 KB] * A Summary of Changes from the June 2012 RAA Posting<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-agreement-summar…> [PDF, 268 KB] is also available. The Specifications and Addendums: For the Consensus and Temporary Policy Specification, the Data Retention Specification, and the Whois Accuracy Program Specification, each is available in annotated format to show where differences remain with the registrars, as well as redlines showing the differences in the documents from the 2012 posting. * Proposed Consensus and Temporary Policy Specification, Annotated to Show Differences Between ICANN and Registrar Positions<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-consensus-tempor…> [PDF, 121 KB] * Redline showing changes between to the Consensus and Temporary Policy Specification and the June 2012 Version<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-consensus-tempor…> [PDF, 95 KB] * Proposed Data Retention Specification, Annotated to Show Differences Between ICANN and Registrar Positions<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-data-retention-0…> [PDF, 113 KB] * Redline showing changes between to the Data Retention Specification and the June 2012 Version<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-data-retention-r…> [PDF, 118 KB] * Proposed Whois Accuracy Program Specification, Annotated to Show Differences Between ICANN and Registrar Positions<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-whois-accuracy-0…> [PDF, 116 KB] * Redline showing changes between to the Whois Accuracy Program Specification and the June 2012 Version<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-whois-accuracy-r…> [PDF, 142 KB] For the remaining specifications to the RAA, the versions below are provided as ICANN's latest proposal. The Registrar Negotiation Team is still considering each of these specifications: * Proposed Registrant Rights and Responsibilities Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-registrant-right…> [PDF, 48 KB] * ICANN Proposed Specification on Proxy/Privacy Services<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-privacy-proxy-07…> [PDF, 70 KB] * ICANN Proposed Additional Registrar Operation Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-additional-opera…> [PDF, 78 KB] * ICANN Proposed Registrar Information Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-registrar-inform…> [PDF, 76 KB] * ICANN Proposed Whois Specification<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-whois-07mar13-en…> [PDF, 160 KB] * ICANN Proposed Compliance Certificate<https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-compliance-certi…> [PDF, 64 KB] * ICANN Proposed Transition Addendum <https://www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/raa/proposed-transition-adden…> [PDF, 63 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 http://gnso.icann.org

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RE: [council] FW: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks
by Neuman, Jeff March 11, 2013

March 11, 2013

I could moderate it sure. I would expect the registrar reps to weigh in heavily as well. Best regards, Jeffrey J. Neuman Sent from iPad. Please excuse any typos. -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Robinson [mailto:jonathan.robinson@ipracon.com] Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 12:10 PM Eastern Standard Time To: Neuman, Jeff; 'GNSO Council' Subject: RE: [council] FW: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks Thanks Jeff, We just had the preparatory call for the Council meeting on Thurs and I am / we are OK with adding this to the agenda. Are you OK to lead the topic? Jonathan -----Original Message----- From: owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org] On Behalf Of Neuman, Jeff Sent: 08 March 2013 12:20 To: 'GNSO Council' Subject: [council] FW: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks All, I saw ICANN's memo on the RAA negotiations, but did not see them post the Registrars' memo which I believe is unfortunate. There are always two sides to every story and unfortunately I did not see them both represented. I would like to see if we can devote some time during the Council meeting to discuss the last minute changes to the registries and registrars agreements. I agree with the Registrars that with these last minute changes proposed, there is a challenge presented to the PDP process and frankly the GNSO's ongoing role that should be addressed. Best regards, Jeffrey J. Neuman Sent from iPad. Please excuse any typos. -----Original Message----- From: Michele Neylon :: Blacknight [mailto:michele@blacknight.com] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 04:01 AM Eastern Standard Time To: At-Large Worldwide; ALAC WHOIS WG; New gTLD Review Group Subject: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks As you will discover today ICANN has published "a" version of the new RAA for comment. As this impacts on multiple topics / themes you'll have to excuse me for cross-posting this The Registrar SG Negotiating Team feel this publication was premature and have issued a statement: http://michele.cat/22 Regards Michele Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions ♞ Hosting & Domains ICANN Accredited Registrar http://www.blacknight.co http://blog.blacknight.com/ Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 US: 213-233-1612 Locall: 1850 929 929 Facebook: http://fb.me/blacknight Twitter: http://twitter.com/mneylon ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,Ireland Company No.: 370845 _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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FW: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks
by Neuman, Jeff March 11, 2013

March 11, 2013

All, I saw ICANN's memo on the RAA negotiations, but did not see them post the Registrars' memo which I believe is unfortunate. There are always two sides to every story and unfortunately I did not see them both represented. I would like to see if we can devote some time during the Council meeting to discuss the last minute changes to the registries and registrars agreements. I agree with the Registrars that with these last minute changes proposed, there is a challenge presented to the PDP process and frankly the GNSO's ongoing role that should be addressed. Best regards, Jeffrey J. Neuman Sent from iPad. Please excuse any typos. -----Original Message----- From: Michele Neylon :: Blacknight [mailto:michele@blacknight.com] Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 04:01 AM Eastern Standard Time To: At-Large Worldwide; ALAC WHOIS WG; New gTLD Review Group Subject: [At-Large] RrSG Statement on RAA Talks As you will discover today ICANN has published "a" version of the new RAA for comment. As this impacts on multiple topics / themes you'll have to excuse me for cross-posting this The Registrar SG Negotiating Team feel this publication was premature and have issued a statement: http://michele.cat/22 Regards Michele Mr Michele Neylon Blacknight Solutions ♞ Hosting & Domains ICANN Accredited Registrar http://www.blacknight.co http://blog.blacknight.com/ Intl. +353 (0) 59 9183072 US: 213-233-1612 Locall: 1850 929 929 Facebook: http://fb.me/blacknight Twitter: http://twitter.com/mneylon ------------------------------- Blacknight Internet Solutions Ltd, Unit 12A,Barrowside Business Park,Sleaty Road,Graiguecullen,Carlow,Ireland Company No.: 370845 _______________________________________________ At-Large mailing list At-Large(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/at-large At-Large Official Site: http://atlarge.icann.org

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Report of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services Meeting (26-27 February 2013)
by Bruce Tonkin March 9, 2013

March 9, 2013

Hello All, See attached for the Report of the Expert Working Group on gTLD Directory Services Meeting (26-27 February 2013), taken from: https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/40932713/Public+Report+of+… Regards, Bruce Tonkin

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FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines
by Glen de Saint Géry March 8, 2013

March 8, 2013

https://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/travel-support-07mar13-en.htm FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines Comment / Reply Periods (*) Comment Open Date: 7 March 2013 Comment Close Date: 21 April 2013 - 23:59 UTC Reply Open Date: 22 April 2013 Reply Close Date: 11 June 2013 - 23:59 UTC Important Information Links Public Comment Announcement<https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-3-07mar13-en.htm> To Submit Your Comments (Forum)<mailto:comments-travel-support-07mar13@icann.org> View Comments Submitted<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-travel-support-07mar13/> Brief Overview Originating Organization: ICANN Travel Support Categories/Tags: * Operations-Finances Purpose (Brief): Review and comment on FY14 community travel support guidelines Current Status: In review Next Steps: Community comment Staff Contact: Diane Schroeder, Director Administration Email Staff Contact<mailto:diane.schroeder@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20FY14%20Community%20Travel%20Support%20Guidelines%20public%20comment%20period> Detailed Information Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: FY14 community member travel support guidelines (draft). Purpose is to give community members an opportunity to comment on or ask questions about community travel support process and guidelines. Section II: Background: Every year in advance of the new fiscal year budget, community members are invited to review and comment upon draft travel support guidelines. Section III: Document and Resource Links: Draft FY14 Community Travel Support Guidelines<https://www.icann.org/en/news/in-focus/travel-support/draft-travel-support-…> [PDF, 525 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 http://gnso.icann.org

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