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GNSO Council Absence Notification Form: Maxim Alzoba
by GNSO Council via ICANN 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

Full Name of Officer: Samantha Demetriou Officer Email Address: sdemetriou(a)verisign.com Date Prepared: 12 July 2021 GNSO Organization: Registries Stakeholder Group Officer Position or Title: Chair Name of Absent Councilor: Maxim Alzoba Voting Remedy: Proxy Proxy Information Reason(s) for or condition(s) leading to the remedy: Maxim will be on vacation through 30 July. Specific subject(s)/measure(s)/motion(s)/action(s) of the Council for which the remedy is being exercised: Any and all motions/votes that take place during the 22 July GNSO Council meeting. Date upon which the remedy will expire or terminate: 31 July 2021 I affirm that a voting position has been established on the matter(s) at issue pursuant to provisions contained in our Charter or Bylaws. Yes Our GNSO Councilor has been instructed on how to vote on the matter(s). Yes Full Name of GNSO Councilor Serving as Voting Proxy: Kurt Pritz By submitting my personal data, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy [1], and agree to abide by the website Terms of Service [2]. I Agree [1] https://www.icann.org/privacy/policy [2] https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos

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FW: [Ext] Monday, 12 July 2021
by Andrea Glandon 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=4727d745-473d-4f9d-92a6-885c5d027b76&a=112202…] Monday, 12 July 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Table of Contents Webinars · TOMORROW: SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar · NEXT WEEK: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar · NEXT WEEK: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar · NEXT WEEK: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing · NEW: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire · REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open · REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 · REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group · REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment · CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A · Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Webinars TOMORROW: SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar On Tuesday, 13 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC ICANN org will host a webinar to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP). The webinar will give an update on the work being done by the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team, including the recently opened Request for Information [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> (RFI), outline next steps in the project, and provide a timeline as to when the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) is expected to be delivered to the ICANN Board. The webinar will also include a general overview of the org's ODP process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>, and a question and answer session with community participants. This will be the first webinar, and the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team would like as much ICANN community participation as possible. Please register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> in advance to receive details on how to join the webinar. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. NEXT WEEK: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC, the ICANN org North America Engagement team will host a webinar related to deliberations on how the infrastructure layer of the Internet is governed that are happening at the United Nations (UN) and within the European Union (EU). These discussions and proposed actions could affect the business sector. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. NEXT WEEK: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Thursday, 22 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC to provide the ICANN community with updates on its DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program, community-facing initiatives, Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR), and Domain Name Security Threat Information Collection and Reporting (DNSTICR) project. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. REMINDER: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | Register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Information Sharing NEW: Community Input Needed: SSAD ODP Questionnaire ICANN has launched the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP) Community Questionnaire to help determine how many potential users are expected to use the SSAD and the anticipated volume of requests if it is implemented. The questionnaire will play a critical role in assessing the feasibility and associated risks, costs, and resources required in the potential deployment of SSAD. ICANN org is looking for participation from community members who request nonpublic domain name registration data. The questionnaire [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> will be open until Thursday, 22 July (23:59 UTC). For questions, please contact jane.sexton(a)icann.org<mailto:jane.sexton@icann.org> or isabelle.colas(a)icann.org<mailto:isabelle.colas@icann.org>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open ICANN org announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> that it has now opened the Request for Information (RFI) to better understand what may be commercially available in the marketplace to deliver some or all of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD), including existing methods for identity verification. The RFI overview document can be viewed here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. Indications of interest are to be submitted to ssad-odp-rfi(a)icann.org<mailto:ssad-odp-rfi@icann.org> with the following information, upon which access will be provided to the RFI: · Name of the organization · Name of the contact · Email address of the contact The RFI will be open until 23:59 UTC on Monday, 19 July 2021. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Today, ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org<mailto:deborah.escalera@icann.org>. Public Comment CLOSES NEXT WEEK: Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Volume 3, Issue 50 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001A_dEgMPed3fPzr4H…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 15 July 2021

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TODAY: Document and Motion deadline Monday, 12 July 2021 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 22 July 2021 at 19:00 UTC
by Nathalie Peregrine 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

Dear all, Reports, motions and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Monday, 12 July 2021 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Thursday,22 July 2021 at 19:00 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/fIL8CQ Thank you. Nathalie

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SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar
by philippe.fouquart＠orange.com 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

Dear Councilors, For those of you who would not have noticed the announcement of the webinar on the SSAD ODP on 13 July: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/register-for-the-ssad-odp-pr… Regards, Philippe _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.

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Transfer Policy Review - Submission of Project Plan for Confirmation
by DiBiase, Gregory 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Dear GNSO Council, As part of the 22 July GNSO Council meeting, please find attached the proposed project plan for the Transfer Policy Review's deliverable dates. Per PDP3.0, Working Groups are now required to submit its proposed schedule of milestones and deliverable dates to the GNSO Council as the managers of the Policy Development Process. The intent of this requirement is to increase predictability for managing current and future policy work in the GNSO's pipeline. This is also about increasing the accountability of the Working Group, its leadership and support staff to deliver on schedule per its charter requirements. The proposed key milestone dates: * 16 Jun 2022 - Deliver Phase 1A Initial Report on Transfer Policy for public comment, begin Phase 1B deliberations on Change of Registrant * 14 Sep 2022 - Conclude review Phase 1A comments * 30 Mar 2023 - Deliver Phase 1B Initial Report for public comment * 28 Jun 2023 - Conclude review of Phase 1B public comments * 16 Aug 2023 - Deliver Phase 1A, 1B Final Report to the GNSO Council * Phase 2 is not in scope for this plan, but this process will be repeated when it begins. The first page of the PDF is a summary timeline and the remaining pages contain the expanded view of tasks, duration, dependencies, and target dates. Upon the GNSO Council's confirmation of the project plan and deliverable dates, the TPR will produce monthly project packages as you have seen with other PDPs. In the meantime, should you have questions, please feel free to ask them on the list. Thanks, Greg

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FW: [gnso-chairs] GNSO Council Letter: Wave 1.5 Report – PPSAI and T & T Implementation – Next Steps 7th July 2021
by philippe.fouquart＠orange.com 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Dear Councillors, Please note the agreed correspondence on PPSAI and T&T has been sent. Regards, Philippe -------- Message d'origine -------- De : Nathalie Peregrine via Gnso-chairs <gnso-chairs(a)icann.org> Date : 07/07/2021 17:29 (GMT+01:00) À : Karen Lentz <karen.lentz(a)icann.org> Cc : gnso-chairs(a)icann.org Objet : [gnso-chairs] GNSO Council Letter: Wave 1.5 Report – PPSAI and T & T Implementation – Next Steps 7th July 2021 Dear Karen, Please find attached the communication from the GNSO Council regarding the Wave 1.5 Report, PPSAI and T&T Implementation next steps. This will be posted shortly on the GNSO Correspondence page<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence>. Kind regards, Nathalie _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.

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FW: [Ext] Thursday, 8 July 2021
by Terri Agnew 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

FYI [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=d4a005cc-8da1-4f32-b5f9-2f62b2e3e289&a=112202…] Thursday, 8 July 2021 ICANN Community Leadership Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN org Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community leaders track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Table of Contents Webinars · UPDATE: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar · NEW: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar · NEW: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar · NEW: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars Information Sharing · NEW: Strengthening Collaboration: A Framework for Board Liaisons to Community Groups · NEW: Successful Candidates Announced for ICANN72 Fellowship · REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open · REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 · REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building · REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group · REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open Public Comment · Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A · NEW: Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Webinars UPDATE: Register for the SSAD ODP Project Update Webinar On Tuesday, 13 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC ICANN org will host a webinar to provide the community with an update on the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD) Operational Design Phase (ODP). The webinar will give an update on the work being done by the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team, including the recently opened Request for Information [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> (RFI), outline next steps in the project, and provide a timeline as to when the Operational Design Assessment (ODA) is expected to be delivered to the ICANN Board. The webinar will also include a general overview of the org's ODP process [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>, and a question and answer session with community participants. This will be the first webinar, and the ICANN org SSAD ODP project team would like as much ICANN community participation as possible. Please register [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> in advance to receive details on how to join the webinar. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. NEW: "The UN, the EU, and Your Business, What Comes Next?" Webinar On Tuesday, 20 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC, the ICANN org North America Engagement team will host a webinar related to deliberations on how the infrastructure layer of the Internet is governed that are happening at the United Nations (UN) and within the European Union (EU). These discussions and proposed actions could affect the business sector. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. NEW: DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Webinar ICANN will host a webinar on Thursday, 22 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC to provide the ICANN community with updates on its DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program, community-facing initiatives, Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR), and Domain Name Security Threat Information Collection and Reporting (DNSTICR) project. Register here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. NEW: ITI Update: Register Now for ICANN Public Comment Submission Training Webinars ICANN org will hold a series of training webinars outlining the new Public Comment submission process. During these sessions, our teams will provide the ICANN community with step-by-step instructions on how to draft and publish a Public Comment submission and outline how to manage your current and past submissions. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout these webinars to ensure you are well-prepared to use this improved feature. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Webinar 1 | Tuesday, 3 August 2021 | 14:00 UTC | RSVP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Webinar 2 | Wednesday, 4 August 2021 | 21:00 UTC | RSVP [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Information Sharing NEW: Strengthening Collaboration: A Framework for ICANN Board Liaisons to ICANN Community Groups The ICANN Board announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> that it has adopted a framework of guidelines and best practices for how ICANN Board members can effectively contribute to community initiatives as liaisons. The framework was adopted as one of its operational priorities [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> aimed at supporting ICANN community policy development. Read the full framework here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. NEW: Successful Candidates Announced for ICANN72 Fellowship ICANN org announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> that 34 people from 27 countries have been selected to participate in the ICANN Fellowship Program during ICANN72. The ICANN Fellowship Program Selection Committee also awarded the Tarek Kamel Fellowship Recognition [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> to Isaac Maposa from Zimbabwe, who is one of the ICANN72 Fellowship Program participants. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. REMINDER: Request for Information on Identity Verification Methods for SSAD Now Open ICANN org announced [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> that it has now opened the Request for Information (RFI) to better understand what may be commercially available in the marketplace to deliver some or all of the System for Standardized Access/Disclosure to Non-Public Registration Data (SSAD), including existing methods for identity verification. The RFI overview document can be viewed here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. Indications of interest are to be submitted to ssad-odp-rfi(a)icann.org<mailto:ssad-odp-rfi@icann.org> with the following information, upon which access will be provided to the RFI: · Name of the organization · Name of the contact · Email address of the contact The RFI will be open until 23:59 UTC on Monday, 19 July 2021. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> REMINDER: Ninth Africa DNS Forum to Take Place Virtually 27-28 July 2021 The ninth Africa DNS Forum will be held virtually Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 July 2021 with the theme of "Evolving the DNS Ecosystem in Africa." The Africa DNS Forum is organized by the Africa Top Level Domains Organization (AFTLD), the Africa Registrar Association (AfRegistrar), and ICANN. The 2021 edition will take place as a two-day virtual event open to stakeholders in the African domain name industry. Sessions will cover topics including the evolution of the DNS ecosystem in the region, national and regional DNS Forum initiatives, emerging technical issues, financing and insurance in the DNS business, and compliance in the domain name industry. Participants will be able to join sessions through Zoom, and view through YouTube and Facebook streaming. To register, click here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. REMINDER: Nomination Period Opens for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building Today, ICANN org opened a one-month nomination period for the Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building. Please submit your nominations via this nomination form [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> by 23:59 UTC on Monday, 2 August 2021. Any additional information in support of nominations or questions about the award process may be submitted via email to kamelaward(a)icann.org [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. Read more [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. REMINDER: Request for Early Input - GNSO Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process Working Group The GNSO Transfer Policy Review PDP Working Group requests input from Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, Stakeholder Groups, and Constituencies on topics within the PDP charter. The request was sent on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 to ICANN community leaders. A copy of the letter is available here: https://community.icann.org/x/tIT8CQ. Responses to gnso-secs(a)icann.org are requested by Wednesday, 4 August 2021. REMINDER: Nominations for NextGen@ICANN Mentor Positions Now Open The NextGen@ICANN Program seeks nominations for its Mentor Program through Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The community-nominated selection committee will be responsible for overseeing the mentor selection process. Communities may choose to appoint program alumni and are encouraged to appoint active community members who have an interest in mentoring students. Guidelines for the program can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…>. Interested community groups should select their respective volunteers and notify deborah.escalera(a)icann.org<mailto:deborah.escalera@icann.org>. Public Comment Initial Report of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data Team – Phase 2A [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Close Date: Monday, 19 July 2021 NEW: Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> Close Date: Monday, 16 August 2021 Volume 3, Issue 49 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001DTJIvlFvw000qrDs…> | Next Issue: Monday, 12 July

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Webinar: ICANN DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Update and Community Discussion
by Nathalie Peregrine 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/webinar-icann-dns-security-t… Webinar: ICANN DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program Update and Community Discussion LOS ANGELES -1 July 2021 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites the community to join a public webinar on 22 July 2021 at 16:00 UTC to learn more about efforts across the Domain Name System (DNS) ecosystem to mitigate DNS security threats, including ICANN organization's own efforts. ICANN org will inform stakeholders about its DNS Security Threat Mitigation Program as well as community-facing initiatives. The webinar will also summarize data and analysis from the Domain Abuse Activity Reporting System (DAAR), which ICANN uses to monitor domain abuse and registration activity across top-level domains (TLDs), and the Domain Name Security Threat Information Collection and Reporting (DNSTICR) project. The webinar will be presented in English and include live interpretation in Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. A recording of the webinar will be published at https://www.icann.org/. Please register<https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AZcsewnERwmh3og4Z1ashA> in advance to receive details on how to join the webinar. Webinar Information Date: 22 July 2021 Time: 16:00 - 17:00 UTC (local times<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICANN%27s+DNS+Sec…>) Registration Link: https://icann.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AZcsewnERwmh3og4Z1ashA International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aB9Bf6fsD

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EPDP-P2A // 30 Jun 2021 Project Package
by policy＠bacinblack.com 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

Dear GNSO Council, On behalf of the EPDP-P2A leadership team, please find a link to the EPDP-P2A's 30 Jun 2021 milestone project package. The package has not changed much from the last version delivered as part of submitting the Initial Report for public comment. However, I have made one change to the delivery of the package to now include a link to the PDF on the wiki vs. attaching it here. This will help staff track access metrics for each period. Link: https://community.icann.org/x/dggNCQ 1. Page 01 - Summary timeline 2. Page 02 - Project Sitrep - an extract from the Council's Project List 3. Page 03 - Group roster 4. Page 04 - Group attendance for plenary and legal committee 5. Page 05 - Work and activity metrics 6. Page 06 - Project Plan, Gannt chart 7. Page 07 - Work plan & Action items for the period Key points: * To date, no comments have been submitted to the PC proceeding <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/epdp-phase-2a-initial-report-2021-06- 03-en> . * As with the previous edition, the remaining tasks on page 2 are flagged with a red status corresponding to the identified risk of getting to consensus for the final report. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you B Berry Cobb GNSO Policy Consultant Principal | <http://bacinblack.com/> BAC in Black Consulting Mob: +1 (720) 839-5735 <https://twitter.com/berrycobb> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrycobb/>

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Review of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC Role
by philippe.fouquart＠orange.com 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

Hi again, During wrap-up we initiated a review of the GNSO Liaison to the GAC Role, and agreed for leadership to come up with a proposal for the next steps, which you will find attached for your review and comments (reproduced below). Please note that we consider accommodating the timelines of this review and the appointment of the liaison. 1. The GNSO Chair to reach out to the GAC Chair to seek input from the GAC side on the role and function of the Liaison. In this context, further consideration needs to be given whether a formal review and/or update to the role description is necessary and helpful, and if so, how this could be achieved (for example, both leadership teams with input from the Liaison as well as the GAC point of contact, could take on this task). As part of this conversation, the GNSO Chair would also share the recommended improvements that have been recently put forward by the Liaison with the Council for consideration (see slides<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/162890199/v2%20GNSO%20GAC%…>), noting that at this point these are recommendations from the Liaison that have not been fully considered nor endorsed by the Council. 2. Council leadership to develop proposed guidelines in relation to the Liaison's participation and expected role when engaging with the Council and/or related activities. As this aspect of the Liaison role is solely focused on the engagement of the Liaison with the Council, this is not expected to be part of a possible review as referenced in 1). 3. Council to consider whether to postpone reconfirmation of the Liaison role while 1. and 2. are ongoing. The current Liaison would remain in his post until 1 and 2 are complete so that both the Council and the Liaison can make an informed decision, based on an updated role description, about possible reappointment or whether it will be necessary to launch a new call for volunteers. Thanks, Philippe _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ce message et ses pieces jointes peuvent contenir des informations confidentielles ou privilegiees et ne doivent donc pas etre diffuses, exploites ou copies sans autorisation. Si vous avez recu ce message par erreur, veuillez le signaler a l'expediteur et le detruire ainsi que les pieces jointes. Les messages electroniques etant susceptibles d'alteration, Orange decline toute responsabilite si ce message a ete altere, deforme ou falsifie. Merci. This message and its attachments may contain confidential or privileged information that may be protected by law; they should not be distributed, used or copied without authorisation. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this message and its attachments. As emails may be altered, Orange is not liable for messages that have been modified, changed or falsified. Thank you.

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