February 2024 - council - lists.icann.org

FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Registration Data Policy
by Julie Bisland Feb. 22, 2024

Feb. 22, 2024

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <andrea(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Registration Data Policy [https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=da4b8d46-6c45-485d-96eb-ab564c63f2f9&a=112202…] Thursday, 22 February 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups 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=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · NEW: Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round · NEW: ICANN79 GAC ‘Open Mic’ Session · ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report · ICANN79 Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Publishes Registration Data Policy · NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 February 2024 · NEW: ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar · NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 · Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Items · TOMORROW🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> ICANN79 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> PRSP Briefing [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> NEW: Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round ICANN org’s status report on the New gTLD Program: Next Round prior to ICANN 79 can be found here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…>. NEW: ICANN79 GAC ‘Open Mic’ Session To leverage the “Community Forum” format of the ICANN79 Public Meeting, GAC Members have created the opportunity for the ICANN community to gather in the GAC meeting room on Tuesday 5 March at 13:00 UTC (09:00 San Juan time) to share their news and views with committee delegates in-person and online during the meeting. For more information or to sign up for a speaking slot, please visit: https://go.icann.org/GACOpenMic [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes Registration Data Policy The Registration Data Policy is the result of broad community efforts to develop registration data policy requirements that can be implemented in compliance with applicable law. Announcement [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Blog Post [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN has published its fiscal year 2024 (FY24) second quarter (Q2) management financial results. ICANN also published the FY24 Q2 management financial results for its PTI affiliate. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> NEW: Approved Resolutions | Special Meeting of the ICANN Board | 15 February 2024 Please find the Approved Resolutions from the 15 February 2024 Special Meeting of the ICANN Board here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…>. NEW: ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar "ICANN for Beginners: Policy and Advice Development," will introduce newcomers to policy and advice development at ICANN. Register for the one that suits you best: 3 April 2024 at 14:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> 4 April 2024 at 6:00 UTC | Register to attend [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> NEW: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 The application window for the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2024 will open on Monday, 26 February 2024 00:00 KST (UTC+9). Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing and other Review Topics. To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include: - ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February) - ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 March) - ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group) Action Items TOMORROW🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Public Comment Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 March 2024 Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…>. Volume 6, Issue 15 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…> | Next Issue: Monday, 26 February 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001waBrt2HkNLCpS4v0…>

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ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report / ICANN79 GNSO Policy Briefing
by Julie Bisland Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Dear All, On behalf of the GNSO Team, I am happy to report that the GNSO Policy Briefing for ICANN79 is now available for download at http://go.icann.org/gnsobriefing [go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/go.icann.org/gnsobriefing__;!!PtGJab4!-Yi…>. In addition, the ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report is available: https://go.icann.org/outlook79 [go.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/go.icann.org/outlook79__;!!PtGJab4!-Yii5…>. Happy reading! Best Regards, Julie -- Julie Bisland Policy Operations Sr. Coordinator (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Skype ID: 79613b691cb8a6c1 Find out more about the GNSO by visiting: https://learn.icann.org/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__learn.icann.org_&d=DwM…> Follow @GNSO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ICANN_GNSO<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_ICANN-5FGN…> Transcripts and recordings of GNSO Working Group and Council events are located on the GNSO Master Calendar <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_grou…> [signature_2510144026]

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ERRP/EDDP next steps
by DiBiase, Gregory Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Dear Councilors, We are following up on our discussion regarding the Expired Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP) and the Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP). We are deciding whether to request a Policy Status Report reviewing these policies. When we looked at this issue last year, ICANN Compliance noted some registrant confusion around existing ERRP/EDDP policy and domain renewal generally (see their report here<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2022-November/026164.html>). In response, Council requested information on what education materials re: ERRP/EDDP policy currently exist (see portion of original Council request below). During the last Council meeting, Brian Gutterman from ICANN org responded to this request from Council by outlining the current resources available to registrants regarding the ERPP/EDDP (see attached). Council must now decide if it should request a Policy Status Report on the ERRP/EDDP. As referenced above, we have the following existing inputs to guide us: 1. Registrars, who were asked to flag substantial issues with the policies that would warrant a near team request for policy status report and did not note any issues 2. ICANN Compliance, who provided a write-up<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/council/2022-November/026164.html>, noting confusion with key terms in the policy and persistent registrant confusion with the auto-renew grace period and aftermarket activities, et.al. 3. ICANN org Registrant Program, provided a catalog of the available educational resources on domain name expiration and renewal (Brian’s update at Council) Plus any other inputs your SOs/ACs are aware of and would like to bring to Council’s attention. Potential options are: 1. Yes, after reviewing the materials, the Council would like to request a Policy Status Report. 2. A Policy Status Report is not yet warranted. The Council believes further policy work on this is needed, but now is not the time due to current workload and prioritization of other more pressing work. We would like to revisit this decision in 2 years. 3. No, the Council is not requesting a Policy Status Report at this time, as the policy seems to have been implemented as intended. The Council commits to reconsider this decision in 5 years. If ICANN org or a group within the ICANN community believe imminent work on these policies is necessary, they are welcome to address the GNSO Council, and we will reconsider this decision at that time. Please review this material with your SOs/ACs and we will revisit this topic at the April GNSO meeting. Original request from Council re: educational materials: “In recognition of the reported ongoing registrant confusion, however, the Council notes that additional guidance for registrants may be appropriate. […] [T]he Council would like to request further information from ICANN org on what expiration-related educational materials are currently published and whether additional information can be provided (whether as registrant educational material referenced in Section 4.3 or elsewhere on ICANN’s website). Receipt of this information will be helpful to the Council in determining if updates to these materials or additional material in other forms could be helpful to combat the ongoing registrant confusion.” Thanks, Greg From: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 3:36 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Cc: Brian Gutterman <brian.gutterman(a)icann.org<mailto:brian.gutterman@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [council] Summary of domain name renewal and expiration educational resources (Feb Council Agenda Item 6) Dear Councilors, Please find an updated attachment. Apologies for the additional email. Kind regards, Caitlin From: council <council-bounces(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council-bounces@gnso.icann.org>> on behalf of Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Reply-To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org>> Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10:07 AM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Cc: Brian Gutterman <brian.gutterman(a)icann.org<mailto:brian.gutterman@icann.org>> Subject: [council] Summary of domain name renewal and expiration educational resources (Feb Council Agenda Item 6) Dear Councilors, Further to Agenda Item 6 for Thursday’s Council meeting, Next Steps for Consideration of Expired Domain Deletion Policy (“EDDP”) and Expired Registration Recovery Policy (“ERRP”), please find a summary of the current educational materials on domain name renewal and expiration attached. Brian Gutterman from ICANN org will be providing an overview of the materials during the Council meeting on Thursday. Kind regards, Caitlin

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Call for Volunteers: Liaison_FW: WELCOME to the SPIRT Charter Drafting Team
by Saewon Lee Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Dear Councilors, I hope the ICANN79 Prep Week is going smoothly for you all! Kindly be informed that the SPIRT Charter Drafting Team has been formed, currently consisting of 9 members<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/SPIRT+Charter+Draft…>, and is in its kick-off stages, ready to launch its first kick-off meeting early next week (week of 26 Feb). Please refer to the Welcome Email below sent out today (21 Feb). Unfortunately, there are currently no Councilors on the Team to act as a Liaison, per the GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…>. Though this Drafting Team takes on a much informal nature, we would greatly appreciate any volunteers from the Council to act as a Liaison to the Drafting Team, especially with the outcome in need of your votes for approval, re: Establishment of SPIRT Charter. It is anticipated that this Drafting Team should be able to complete its work in a timely manner (i.e., no more than 3 months), given the extensive existing details included in the annex<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-rep…> of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report. As the Kick-off Meeting is planned for early next week, we kindly ask you to respond to this email by the end of this week, Friday, 23 February, 17:00 UTC, if you wish to volunteer. Much appreciated, Steve, Julie, and Saewon. Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (669) 215.8621 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org> From: Saewon Lee <saewon.lee(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:37 AM To: "gnso-spirt-dt(a)icann.org" <gnso-spirt-dt(a)icann.org> Subject: WELCOME to the SPIRT Charter Drafting Team Dear SPIRT Charter Drafting Team, Welcome to the drafting of the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) Charter! Steve Chan, Julie Hedlund, and Saewon Lee from the GNSO support staff look forward to assisting you in this important effort for the proper functioning of the SPIRT. A wiki<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/SPIRT+Charter+Draft…> has been established to provide background and present the current members of the team, while also supporting this Team in its future endeavors. Per the wiki, please note that 1) the SPIRT Drafting Team is expected to develop a draft Charter for the SPIRT, which is a group recommended in the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report; and 2) The Drafting Team’s only task is to develop the draft Charter for the SPIRT, with the Charter being subject to GNSO Council approval. Though already shared, we would once again like to distribute the following documents for your better understanding and preparation of SPIRT and the drafting of this charter: · New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report: 1) Topic 2: Predictability [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> and the 2) annex [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> that provides detailed guidance on how the SPIRT should operate · Though this Drafting Team takes on a much informal nature, please refer to the GNSO Working Group Guidelines [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…> for general working guidelines. Also, an email has already been sent to you with a Doodle poll to help us schedule a 60-minute kick-off meeting. Please complete the Doodle poll by this Thursday, 22 February, as requested via email, since the meeting slots fall at the beginning of next week (26-27 February – timed to avoid those that may be travelling for ICANN79) and we would like to kick-off this work prior to the ICANN79 Meeting, if possible. Once the kick-off meeting is scheduled, we’ll send a draft agenda. In addition, we would like to Call for Volunteers for the Chair and Vice-Chair(s) positions of this Drafting Team prior to the Kick-off Meeting. Please respond to this email if you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to nominate someone by the end of this week, Friday, 23 February at 1700 UTC. We will put forward the volunteers to the list to be confirmed by non-objection. Welcome again to the SPIRT Charter Drafting Team and the GNSO staff looks forward to supporting all of you in this important work. Please do not hesitate to reach out if any questions or concerns. Thank you. With best regards, Steve, Julie, and Saewon. Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (669) 215.8621 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Draft minutes of the Minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting 15 February 2024
by Devan Reed Feb. 21, 2024

Feb. 21, 2024

Dear Councilors, Attached, please find the draft minutes of the GNSO Council Meeting held on 15 February 2024. If there are no comments, these minutes will be published on the website as approved, according to the GNSO Rules of Procedure <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__gnso.icann.org_en_coun…> section 3.5 "If no objections are received within 10 days, the minutes will be deemed to have been approved for posting" on 02 March 2024 Thank you. Kind Regards, Devan

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Action Items - GNSO Council meeting 15 February 2024
by Terri Agnew Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

Dear Councilors, Please find the action items, as stated during the meeting, below arising from the GNSO Council meeting held on Thursday, 15 February 2024. Please refer to the Action Item page<https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Action+Items> for updates on item completion progress. Please take note of the action items coming out of the Council meeting and the proposed timing for delivering on these actions. Please refer to this page for the recent status updates on the Action items. Please note that actions for all councilors are highlighted below. Item 3: Consent Agenda (5 minutes) Confirm Leadership of Standing Selection Committee (“SSC”) Action Items: The ICANN org Support Staff, on behalf of the GNSO Council: 1. Informs SSC that the membership and leadership team has been confirmed. 2. Thank the members, Chair, and Vice-Chair for volunteering to serve on the SSC. Confirm GNSO-Nominated ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor Action Items: The GNSO Secretariat, on behalf of the GNSO Council: 1. Informs the staff supporting the ICANN Fellowship Program that the GNSO Council confirms the nomination of Mark Datysgeld to serve as an ICANN Fellowship Program Mentor for three consecutive ICANN meetings, beginning with ICANN81. 2. Informs the nominated candidate that he has been selected. 3. Sends a response to those applicants who were not nominated, thanking them for their interest and encouraging them to apply for future opportunities as they arise. Item 4: COUNCIL VOTE - Registration Data Accuracy (20 minutes) Action Items: 1. The GNSO Council extends the deferral of consideration of recommendations #1 and #2 of the Registration Data Accuracy Scoping Team write up for an additional six months. 2. GNSO Council leadership to consider options for next steps, such as a half-way point check (June 2024). Item 5: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Update on SubPro Small Team Progress (20 minutes) Action Items: Staff to notify GNSO Council when slides are posted. Item 6: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - Next Steps for Consideration of Expired Domain Deletion Policy (“EDDP”) and Expired Registration Recovery Policy (“ERRP”) (15 minutes) Action Items: Staff to send a reminder for GNSO Council members to 1) review the materials; 2) send them to their respective groups; and 3) suggest whether a Policy Status Report is necessary, or any other comments on the existing educational materials. Item 7: COUNCIL DISCUSSION - ICANN79 Preparation (20 minutes) Action Items: 1. On the GNSO Council meeting with the Board and the NIS2 question: Staff on behalf of GNSO Council leadership to suggest to 1) re-order the agenda to move it to item 4; 2) make it clear that the Council does not have a unified opinion, and 3) time permitting Councilor may offer comments; On the SubPro question: Request to include auctions/private resolutions. 2. The GNSO Council Leadership, on the GNSO Council meeting with GAC, to circulate the agenda with the GNSO Council. Item 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS (20 minutes) 9.5 - Update from Contracted Party House Abuse Subgroup’s Meeting with the Non-Commercial Stakeholder Group Action Items: Staff to add to the ICANN79 working session or Council agenda. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Document and Motion deadline | Sunday, 25 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC for GNSO Council Meeting 06 March 2024 at 17:15 UTC
by Terri Agnew Feb. 20, 2024

Feb. 20, 2024

Dear all, Reports, motions, and documents for consideration are due no later than (NLT) 10 days in advance (i.e. Sunday, 25 February 2024 at 23:59 UTC) of the GNSO Council Meeting on Wednesday, 06 March 2024 at 17:15 UTC. Motions should be sent to the Council mailing list by a councilor and will then be posted on the Motions Wiki at: https://community.icann.org/x/9IAvEQ Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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FYI | FW: [Ext] NEW: Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review
by Terri Agnew Feb. 19, 2024

Feb. 19, 2024

[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=1b7d9f1c-21ad-4b8a-834b-03eb12ee05bf&a=112202…] Monday, 19 February 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups 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=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at policyinfo(a)icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents ICANN79 · Join the Board for a Special ICANN79 Prep Week Session · ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report · ICANN79 Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds Information Sharing · NEW: Middle East DNS Forum 2024: Shaping the Future of Digital Infrastructure · NEW: Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Items · FRIDAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Public Comment · Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Zoom Backgrounds [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> ICANN79 Schedule [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Join the Board for a Special ICANN79 Prep Week Session During the session, Board members will host three separate breakout rooms, each covering a different topic. Date: Wednesday, 21 February, at 16:30–17:30 UTC. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Information Sharing NEW: Middle East DNS Forum 2024: Shaping the Future of Digital Infrastructure This year's theme, "Celebrating Progress in the Middle East's DNS Journey," underscores the past ten years' advancements in the region's digital infrastructure and growth in Internet usage. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> NEW: Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing and other Review Topics. To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact: rsa-coordinators(a)icann.org<mailto:rsa-coordinators@icann.org> Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include: - ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February) - ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 March) - ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group) Action Items FRIDAY🔥 ACTION ITEM: Calling for NextGen@ICANN Applications for ICANN80 ICANN wants to hear from university students living and studying in the African region who are interested in the future of the Internet and in participating in the ICANN80 Policy Forum. ICANN80 is scheduled to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10–13 June 2024. Deadline: 23 February 2024 Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Public Comment Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 19 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 28 February 2024 Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 23 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 12 March 2024 Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 01 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 19 March 2024 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 24 January 2024 Closed for Submissions: 21 March 2024 String Similarity Review Guidelines [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 07 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 27 March 2024 Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> Open for Submissions: 12 February 2024 Closed for Submissions: 02 April 2024 See upcoming proceedings [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…>. See other public consultations [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…>. Volume 6, Issue 14 | Archive [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 22 February 2024 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0017-IMtRH4hZyrZu6R…>

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Review of Council webinar questions to WG chairs
by Caitlin Tubergen Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

Dear Councilors, During the January Council meeting, the Council discussed the pre-ICANN GNSO Council Policy Webinars. In particular, the Council discussed reviewing the draft questions posed to Working Group Chairs to see if the list should be updated. Nacho and Jeff worked on updating these questions, and we are sharing this with you for your review. Please find the short list of questions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGnBH8WKb95wBlUdFOaAypUlNQ5lqMCp_nXJRps…. If you have any suggestions, please add them to the document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PGnBH8WKb95wBlUdFOaAypUlNQ5lqMCp_nXJRps…> by Friday, 16 February. Kind regards, Caitlin

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Reminder: Input welcome on GNSO Council agenda for 2024 meetings
by Terri Agnew Feb. 16, 2024

Feb. 16, 2024

Dear councilors, A reminder to all that a Google doc<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> is open for all to add their suggestions and comments to the upcoming GNSO Council meeting agendas. This does not have to be in the form of a full agenda item proposal, simple comments and questions are equally welcome! You are welcome to add to the document<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> via the comments feature. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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