Dear Councilors, Following the recent update <https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/i39NWFbE8i-ZP49d_oWAL2MoCyDGmPto7z5fs6WbJWphl...> on the work of the Standing Committee (SC) on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), a procedural question was brought before Council: whether there should be a public comment on the RDRS SC Report. Background: The SC is nearing completion of its final findings report, which is structured around its assignment<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-stan...> from the GNSO Council, which includes information on the usage trends, system enhancements, lessons learned (particularly in light of SSAD recommendations), and suggestions to Council as it approaches its dialogue with the ICANN Board. As described in its Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-stan...>, the SC should consult with the GNSO Council on whether this report, which is intended as a factual account of their work, not a policy document, should be published for public comment prior to the submission of the report to the Council? When considering this question, please note that all GNSO SGs are represented <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EOTSFGRD/pages/115682448/R...> in the Standing Committee. In addition, the RDRS Sc benefits from active participation by representatives from GAC, SSAC and ALAC, and it has already received community input during ICANN public sessions. While the Council always retains the option to initiate its public comment period prior to engaging with the ICANN Board, the SC would appreciate clarity whether it should initiate a public comment at this stage - prior to submitting their report to Council. Please consult with your stakeholder groups and be prepared to provide feedback at the upcoming Council meeting in May. Your input will help inform how the Standing Committee proceeds as it finalizes its work. Thanks, Greg