Dear GNSO Council,

Following the discussion during the August meeting regarding “.québec”, the GNSO Council leadership, in coordination with staff, developed a draft guidance statement based on the general agreement from the Council. This statement is in response to EPDP-IDNs Team’s request with regard to whether the public comments related to “.québec” are within its scope to address.

Please be so kind to review the statement attached. If no objection or concern is raised by any Councilor by EOB Wednesday, 13 September, it will be sent to the EPDP-IDNs Team as a formal guidance.

Thank you,

Ariel

Ariel Xinyue Liang

Policy Development Support Manager

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