FYI From: ICANN Community Digest <digest@icann.ccsend.com> Reply-To: "policyinfo@icann.org" <policyinfo@icann.org> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM To: Julie Bisland <julie.bisland@icann.org> Subject: [Ext] NEW: ICANN86 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available [https://danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=e94ed1fb-5953-4af6-925c-1dffce5b5ada&...] Thursday, 18 June 2026 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4e...] 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=001JIEn6lMc...> 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...> 2026 Round Vendor Sourcing Timeline [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...> 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@icann.org!<mailto:policyinfo@icann.org> Table of Contents Information Sharing · NEW: ICANN86 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available · NEW: ICANN Releases New Public Data Webpage 2026 Round · NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings · ICANN Introduces Payment Testing for 2026 Round Applicants · ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program · ICANN 2026 Round Application System User Guide, Support Model Available 🚨 Action Items 🚨 · ICANNWiki Seeking Volunteers Public Comment · CLOSES TUESDAY: Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates Events · These events occur in June 2026. Information Sharing NEW: ICANN86 Governmental Advisory Committee Communiqué Now Available Please find the ICANN86 GAC Commiuniqué here [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...>. NEW: ICANN Releases New Public Data Webpage ICANN has opted to migrate the available data to a dedicated page on the main ICANN website. As a result, anyone is able to view and download the documents or datasets, including data on the number and type of registered domains, without needing to log in. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...> 2026 Round NEW: ICANN Request for Proposal: 2026 Round Name Collision Initial Assessment of Applied-for Strings The Initial Assessment Panel will evaluate all applied-for strings using a combination of quantitative and, where necessary, qualitative analysis, in accordance with the Name Collision Initial Assessment Procedure. Deadline: 31 July 2026 Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...> ICANN Introduces Payment Testing for 2026 Round Applicants Payment transfers take varying amounts of time, depending on the applicant's bank and geographic location. Because of this, applicants are encouraged to test their payment method to ensure a smooth payment process in advance of submitting their application. Read more. [danh45uab.cc.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/danh45uab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JIEn6lMc...> ICANN Opens Second Application Period for the 2026 Round RSP Evaluation Program The second application period for the RSP Evaluation Program runs from 30 April to 12 August 2026. Read more. 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