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FW: [Ext] TOMORROW: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025
by Julie Bisland May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] TOMORROW: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3f122fa9-36b6-48dd-9439-ffc1f10ca12d…] Monday, 19 May 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 ICANN83 · NEW: ICANN83 Schedule Now Available · ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: Clarifying Recent Language Updates on ICANN.org · TOMORROW: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: Bizarre and Unusual Uses of the DNS · ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · TODAY: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · NEW: PRS on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recover Policies · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration · Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs Events · These events occur in May 2025. ICANN83 NEW: ICANN83 Schedule Now Available ICANN is hosting the ICANN83 Policy Forum from 9–12 June 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN83 Prep Week will be held Tuesday through Wednesday, 27–28 May 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Information Sharing NEW: Clarifying Recent Language Updates on ICANN.org While some terminology may have changed, the values that guide our work have not. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> TOMORROW: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: Bizarre and Unusual Uses of the DNS Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (12:00 - 12:45 UTC) Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook The aim is to prepare the ICANN community for the final Public Comment proceeding on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook. Date: Tuesday, 3 June, at 04:00-05:30 UTC and 16:30-18:00 UTC Read More and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Public Comment TODAY: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 NEW: PRS on Expired Domain Deletion and Expired Registration Recovery Policies [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. See other public consultations [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. Events These events occur in May 2025. To learn more, please visit our community engagement calendar [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>. · 2025 INTA Annual Meeting · UA Day 2025 North America Regional Event: Breaking Barriers: Universal Acceptance and Multilingualism as Gateways to Digital Access · ICANN Webinar Series for Europe: Bizarre and Unusual Uses of the DNS · 2025 Africa School on Internet Governance · ICANN Stakeholder Engagement Breakfast: Next Round of New gTLDs - Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam) · 2025 Africa Internet Governance Forum Volume 7, Issue 38 | Archive [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…> | Next Issue: Thursday, 22 May 2025 STAY INFORMED: Subscribe here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001X8v5xcW…>

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**REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar | Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Julie Bisland May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Dear all, The Pre-ICANN83 GNSO Council Webinar is scheduled on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC for 60 minutes. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FoCtD Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/35962dzr GNSO Council members are expected to join and will be panelists. Questions will be taken from GNSO Council only. Observers are welcome and will be in listen-only mode. Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Thank you. Kind regards, Devan Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Update on Status of Policy Status Report on Expiration Policies
by Caitlin Tubergen May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Sent on behalf of Leon Grundmann, ICANN org Dear GNSO Councilors, ICANN org would like to report on the progress of the Policy Status Report (PSR) on the Expired Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP) and Expired Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP), as per the GNSO Council’s Resolution<https://gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/2020-current#202406:~:text=an…> from 12 June 2024: “The GNSO Council requests a Policy Status Report (PSR) for the Expedited [Expired] Domain Deletion Policy (EDDP) and Expedited [Expired] Registration Recovery Policy (ERRP). 1. The GNSO Council notes immediate work is not needed on this PSR and would request either (i) delivery of the PSR or (ii) confirmation that work on the PSR has begun and an updated estimate on when the PSR should be delivered, in one (1) year from the passage of this motion. 2. The GNSO Council leadership directs GNSO Policy Support Staff to notify ICANN org Global Domains & Services of the request for a PSR on the EDDP and ERRP.” ICANN org would like to share with the GNSO Council that the work has not only begun, but has been published for Public Comment for community input. The Public Comment proceeding<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/psr-on-expired-domain-de…> will be open from Thursday 15 May - Monday 30 June. The PSR examines how both the EDDP and ERRP perform based on three overarching goals: uniformity, clarity, and sufficient notice. The PSR is designed to collect quantitative data, wherever possible, that will contribute to the review processes related to EDDP and ERRP. It supports and evaluates the impact of previously adopted recommendations and consensus policy. Additionally, the PSR may provide a foundation for potential future work on both the EDDP and ERRP, if the GNSO Council deems this to be necessary based on the outcome of the PSR and the next steps. ICANN org will review comments and provide a Public Comment Summary Report within two weeks of the close date of this proceeding (30 June). ICANN org will also work to refine the PSR based on Public Comments received in order to provide additional insight for the GNSO Council for its consideration and potential action. Best regards, Leon Grundmann Policy Research Specialist ICANN org

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FW: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results
by Julie Bisland May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

FYI-- From: ICANN Community Digest <digest(a)icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo(a)icann.org" <policyinfo(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9f390a3c-f646-4a5d-978c-30cea3a46517…] Thursday, 15 May 2025 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4…] Click here to learn more about the New gTLD Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Applicant Support Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. 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 ICANN83 · ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results · NEW: ICANN Seeks Comments on Updated Code of Conduct · NEW: Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open · REMINDER: ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 · Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group · Call for ASP Mentors Webinars · NEW: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook Public Comment · NEW: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs · MONDAY: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy · Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs · Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs · Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 · Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration Events · These events occur in May 2025. ICANN83 ICANN83 Prep Week Schedule Now Available ICANN83 Prep Week will be held Tuesday through Wednesday, 27–28 May 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Information Sharing NEW: ICANN Publishes Fiscal Year 2025 Third-Quarter Management Financial Results ICANN Operations expenses through March 2025 are lower than budget and lower than the same period last year, driven by the actions ICANN has taken to improve its financial sustainability. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> NEW: ICANN Seeks Comments on Updated Code of Conduct In response to inputs received during the prior Public Comment and the ICANN82 community dialogue on the enforcement of the Code, ICANN updated the document, including the introduction of a new section on examples offered to support community training, compliance, and enforcement of the Code. Announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Public Comment [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> NEW: Requesting Your Input: Office of the Ombuds Baseline Survey Now Open The purpose of the survey is to get an understanding of how well-known and trusted the Office is within the ICANN community. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> REMINDER-ICANN RSP Pre-Evaluation Program Closes 20 May 2025 The pre-evaluation application submission period of the ICANN Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program for the New Generic Top-level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round is set to close [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> at 18:00 UTC on 20 May 2025. Launched on 19 November 2024, the program streamlines gTLD applications by separately evaluating the technical aspects of operating the gTLD from the application for the gTLD label. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Next Round Champions Toolkit Available in the Six ICANN Languages ICANN is working with the community to identify potential Applicant Support Program (ASP) applicants – especially in regions that are currently under-represented in ICANN. If you are interested in helping to raise awareness among your own contacts or communities, please use the materials in the Next Round Champions Toolkit [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…>. To stay up to date on the New gTLD Program: Next Round and ASP, join the mailing list: nextroundinfo(a)icann.org. ASP leads, targets, and ideas can be sent to engagement.newgTLDprogram(a)icann.org<mailto:engagement.newgTLDprogram@icann.org>. ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers ICANNWiki is seeking volunteers to assist with creating and editing articles and content for the site. Do you want to help? Getting started is as simple as requesting an account [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…>. Then, make sure to read the short content guide [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> to get a feel for what belongs in the wiki. Also, feel free to take a look at some data source suggestions [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> on where to find reliable data. Happy editing! Action Items ICANN Call for Nominations: Universal Acceptance Expert Working Group ICANN is inviting the ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, GNSO, and SSAC to each submit one nomination by 25 June 2025. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Call for ASP Mentors ICANN is seeking volunteer mentors who would like to offer their expertise to supported applicants as part of the ASP in the new gTLD Program: Next Round [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…>. ICANN is looking for mentors who can share insights and experience across ICANN Languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) to support diverse gTLD applicants. Mentors may play a role in: advising applicants on navigating the gTLD application process and DNS industry; identifying resources; providing guidance; sharing experiences as appropriate; and helping supported applicants navigate the ICANN community and Public Meetings. If you or someone in your network might be interested, please refer to the mentor registration announcement [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> for more information. Questions about the ASP or becoming a supported applicant Mentor can be sent to globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Webinars NEW: ICANN Webinar Will Introduce Complete Draft Applicant Guidebook The aim is to prepare the ICANN community for the final Public Comment proceeding on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook. Date: Tuesday, 3 June, at 04:00-05:30 UTC and 16:30-18:00 UTC Read more and Register. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Public Comment NEW: Updated ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct Concerning SOIs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 12 May 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 30 June 2025 MONDAY: How We Meet: Reviewing the Implementation of the ICANN Public Meetings Strategy [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of RIRs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: 14 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: 27 May 2025 Customer Standing Committee (CSC) changes Process for Amending the IANA SLAs [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 02 June 2025 Africa Regional Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030 [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: Friday, 25 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 06 June 2025 Transfer Policy Review Working Group Final Report for ICANN Board Consideration [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…> Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 16 June 2025 See upcoming proceedings [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001mHTz7w7…>. 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Recordings | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 15 May 2025
by Terri Agnew May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the audio and zoom recordings of the GNSO Council Meeting that took place on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Audio only: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/6Qb4_hBPsN9mVvCG9kUY9gDLOwQ1vcpz9GaAluGiqVSE… Zoom Recording (includes chat, visual and rough transcript). See both tabs on recording page: https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/77AwYBuAhUAn9tCm66yJ_Wl_0fB7oh-QyckMKQfIPzo… The recordings and transcriptions of the calls are posted on the GNSO Calendar page. <https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2025> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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GNSO Council resolutions 15 May 2025
by Terri Agnew May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear all, Please find below the resolutions from the GNSO Council meeting on Thursday, 15 May 2025 which will be posted shortly on the GNSO Council resolutions <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/en/council/resolutions/20…> page. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri 20250515-1 Consent Agenda: Motion to Approve the GNSO Council Aspirational Statement Submitted by: Tomslin Samme-Nlar WHEREAS, 1. The GNSO Council discussed the introduction of an aspirational statement during its 2023-2024 Strategic Planning Session; 2. In discussing the idea, the Council noted the goals of an aspirational statement were to (i) reinforce the Council’s role as manager of PDP and (ii) help socialize the unique role of GNSO councilors with its Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies; 3. The Council discussed the aspirational statement at ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, and due to concerns from some councilors, the Council decided to table the aspirational statement indefinitely; 4. During the 2025 Strategic Planning Session, the Council revisited the idea behind the aspirational statement and agreed to reconsider a new draft, noting that the aspirational statement is not designed to limit the action of councilors, nor is it designed to be a binding voting directive; 5. The Council discussed an updated aspirational statement during its meeting on 10 April 2025<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsocouncilmeetings/pages…> and agreed to proceed with the updated aspirational statement<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/draft-updated-…> in an effort to reinforce (i) the Council’s role as manager of the PDP and (ii) the multistakeholder model more broadly. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the motion to approve the aspirational statement<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/draft-updated-…>. 2. The GNSO Council requests GNSO Support Staff to post the final version<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/draft/draft-updated-…> of the aspirational statement to the GNSO Council webpage. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…> 20250515-2 **Updated with friendly amendment proposed by Susan Payne and accepted by Greg DiBiase Motion to Defer for a Further 6 Months the Next Steps of Phase Two of the Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) in All New gTLDs Policy Development Process (PDP) Submitted by: Greg DiBiase Seconded by: Susan Payne WHEREAS, 1. This PDP is being conducted in two phases: Phase One focused on a review of all the RPMs that were developed for the 2012 New gTLD Program, and Phase Two will focus on issues identified in respect of the Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP); 2. ICANN’s Board of Directors approved all Phase One consensus recommendations in January 2022; 3. Discussions of the GNSO Council in its 2022 meetings indicated support to delay next steps on Phase Two and that the delay should be tied to the completion or key milestones for the Implementation Review Team (IRT) once it is launched; 4. The Phase One IRT was launched<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rights-protection-mechanisms-im…> in December 2022 with a projected end date of = December 2024; 5. During its meeting on 16 February 2023, the GNSO Council agreed to defer next steps on the RPMs PDP Phase Two for 18 months and to provide a rationale for its decision; 6. The GNSO Council leadership posted<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/council@icann.org/thread/J7O27YHOMA…> a rationale for the decision to defer to the Council email distribution list on 04 April 2023. 7. In October 2024, GNSO support staff advised the GNSO Council leadership of staff estimates that the implementation of RPMs Phase One would be delayed until the third quarter of 2025. 8. Accordingly, the GNSO Council adopted a motion at its October 2024 meeting to defer for a further 6 months until May 2025. 9. In January 2025 the GNSO Council convened a small team to consider whether a further deferral is appropriate, and whether additional information is needed to help inform the amended charter for RPMs Phase Two. 10. In April 2025 the small team suggested to the GNSO Council that it should consider deferring the launch of RPMs Phase Two for a further 6 months beginning 15 May 2025, in order to allow Council to consider the prioritization of its overall workload. RESOLVED, 1. The GNSO Council adopts the motion to defer next steps on Phase Two of the RPMs PDP – specifically the launch of a Charter Drafting Team – for an additional 6-month period beginning on 15 May 2025. 2. The GNSO Council may revise the deferral period depending on the progress of the RPM Phase 1 IRT and/or the outcome of Council’s prioritization exercise via an adopted motion. 3. The GNSO Council leadership directs GNSO Policy Support Staff to notify ICANN org Global Domains & Strategy of the deferral. Vote Results<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2025/vote-result/gnso-cou…>

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**Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | GNSO Council Meeting | Thursday, 15 May2025
by Terri Agnew May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

**Starting in 15 minutes Dear all, The GNSO Council meeting is scheduled on Thursday, 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC for 2 hours. Before joining the call: Please be sure you have read the Expected Standards of Behavior <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.icann.org_resource…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> Visit the Wiki Agenda page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GKafBg Check your time zone: https://tinyurl.com/knke3w Councilors should notify the GNSO Secretariat in advance if they will not be able to attend and/or need a dial out call, gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://icann.zoom.us/j/91048235847?pwd=bmEHjk0uYT3sR2DIoE0c0yw4HKbM6O.1 Passcode: mkt7*ULa9b If joining Zoom via Zoom App the following will be required: Webinar ID: 910 4823 5847 Passcode: 9213420189 Or One tap mobile : +13462487799,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91048235847#,,,,*9213420189# US (San Jose) If you are joining via audio only: International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/a6JrPP2u5 Observers are welcome to join, they will be in a read-only and listen-only mode. Please note that all documents<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0KefBg> referenced in the agenda will be gathered on a Wiki page for convenient and easy access. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Please read | Upcoming GNSO Council meeting prep | 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC
by Terri Agnew May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear all, A few reminders of prep for the Council meeting on 15 May 2025 at 05:00 UTC. 1. Have question on prep materials for this meeting? Check out the Council Preparatory Materials Cheat Sheet found here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQ9fqEjD-inZWpni7tx_EKij6_19oGvi/edit?u…>. 1. Question of the month and answer found on materials cheat sheet: Is there a webpage for all GNSO Correspondence? 1. All documents mentioned on the Council agenda<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GKafBg> will be listed on the Document wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/0KefBg> for easy referral. If there are any topics you would like to see appear on future Council agendas, please do not hesitate to add them to the Council Topics Google doc. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FSNlAHTjbWAz…> 1. Please consult the Project Management Portfolio,<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/WQyfBg> in particular the Action Decision Radar<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/cAyfBg> and the Project List<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZAyfBg> . 1. If you fear you may run into connectivity issues or may not make it on the call, please have an officer of your SG/C fill in the Council Absence Notification form<https://www.icann.org/forms/gnso_notification>. We do have votes. Thank you! Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: [Ext] RE: Re: Proposed Friendly Amendment RE: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting
by Terri Agnew May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Hi Susan, We have updated the motions wiki page with you listed as second. https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LKifBg All the best, Terri From: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org>, "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com> Cc: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: [council] Re: Proposed Friendly Amendment RE: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting Thanks so much Greg. I’m happy to second. Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 [cid:image001.png@01DBC4C4.D0CFB930] [comlaude.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/comlaude.com/__;!!PtGJab4!_0niZSDCEWMHeP…> Follow us on LinkedIn [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAGVfAADw…> and YouTube [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAGVfAADw…> From: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Sent: 14 May 2025 16:46 To: DiBiase, Gregory <dibiase(a)amazon.com>; Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Cc: council(a)gnso.icann.org Subject: Re: [council] Re: Proposed Friendly Amendment RE: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting Thanks all, We will get this updated on the motion wiki page: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LKifBg [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/LKi…> This will need a second. Please email the GNSO Council mailing list to do so. All the best, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO From: "DiBiase, Gregory via council" <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Reply-To: "DiBiase, Gregory" <dibiase(a)amazon.com<mailto:dibiase@amazon.com>> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM To: Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com<mailto:susan.payne@comlaude.com>> Cc: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] Re: Proposed Friendly Amendment RE: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting Thanks Susan. I accept this amendment as friendly. Thanks Greg Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2025, at 7:18 AM, Susan Payne via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> wrote: CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you can confirm the sender and know the content is safe. Hi all As one of the small team looking at RPMs Phase 2, resulting in this Motion, I would like to suggest a (hopefully) friendly amendment please. I believe we need more time to consider additional data gathering in light of some questions we have received. I am therefore proposing that we remove the data request from the recitals and resolved clause, and we can bring this back to Council at a later date as appropriate. Attached is an amended Motion. Many thanks Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 <image001.png><https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/comlaude.com/__;!!PtGJab4!5WorAmizF2ZevF…> [comlaude.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/comlaude.com/__;!!PtGJab4!5WorAmizF2ZevF…> Follow us on LinkedIn [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAGVfAADw…> and YouTube [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAGVfAADw…> From: Julie Hedlund via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Sent: 06 May 2025 21:07 To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org>>; council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Disregard Re: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting Dear Councilors, Please disregard the attached document “Proposal for UDRP PSR Additional Data”. Kind regards, Julie From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org<mailto:council@icann.org>> Reply-To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org<mailto:caitlin.tubergen@icann.org>> Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>" <council(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:council@gnso.icann.org>> Subject: [council] Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting SENT ON BEHALF OF GREG DIBIASE WHO IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO SEND Dear Councilors, Please find attached (i) the Motion to Defer for a Further 6 Months the Next Steps of Phase Two of the RPMs in All New gTLDs PDP and (ii) the supporting documents. Thank you. Best regards, Caitlin ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. 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Disregard Re: Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting
by Julie Hedlund May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

Dear Councilors, Please disregard the attached document “Proposal for UDRP PSR Additional Data”. Kind regards, Julie From: Caitlin Tubergen via council <council(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Caitlin Tubergen <caitlin.tubergen(a)icann.org> Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM To: "council(a)gnso.icann.org" <council(a)gnso.icann.org> Subject: [council] Motion to Defer RPMs Phase 2 for 15 May 2025 Council Meeting SENT ON BEHALF OF GREG DIBIASE WHO IS CURRENTLY UNABLE TO SEND Dear Councilors, Please find attached (i) the Motion to Defer for a Further 6 Months the Next Steps of Phase Two of the RPMs in All New gTLDs PDP and (ii) the supporting documents. Thank you. Best regards, Caitlin

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