On the CPWG call today, there was a discussion of Voluntary PICs and whether they had any meaningful benefit. I mentioned that in the ALAC review of the GAC concern over TLDs using strings representing highly regulated sectors, we found that there were some TLDs in those sectors that used voluntary picks to mitigate possible problems. Two such examples are included. Alan ================ .gmbh (the German term for a Limited Liability Company) Eligibility / Validation - Eligible registrants in the TLD will be limited to those entities designated, or pending designation, as a GmbH (Gesellschaft mit besechränkter Haftung) limited liability entity whose existence can be validated with the respective public authorities in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein or Switzerland. Registry Operator will include a provision in their Registry-Registrar Agreements that requires registrars to include in their Registration Agreements a provision requiring a representation that the registrant possesses the necessary registration and designation under applicable law for registration in the TLD. ================ .inc Registry Operators will include a provision in their Registry?Registrar Agreements that requires registrars to include in their Registration Agreements a provision requiring a representation that the registrant possesses any necessary authorizations, charters, licenses and/or other related credentials for participation in the sector associated with the TLD. If a Registry Operator receives a complaint expressing doubt with regard to the authenticity of licenses or credentials, Registry Operators should consult with relevant national supervisory authorities, or their equivalents regarding the authenticity.