Thank you for this document Olof. It will be extremely useful in helping us frame the coming discussions. One quick request - can you provide a citation for the contention made in paragraph 4? In my review, I was hoping to take a look at exactly what the instructions to the GNSO were, but I'm not able to find the precise marching orders. Much thanks again for your effort with this document. Olof Nordling wrote:

Dear Council Members,

Please find a draft discussion document attached, in response to questions concerning the need for additional evaluation of new TLDs to inform the policy development for introduction of new TLDs. The document contains background, considerations and proposals on the subject matter, for discussions on the list and in preparation for the Council conference call next Wednesday.

Very best regards

Olof

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