Dear all, Original link: https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-en Volume 9: An Update on IANA Stewardship Discussions <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions- en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e n#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e n#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e n#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e n#> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/an-update-on-iana-stewardship-discussions-e n#> A major milestone reached as two key proposals open for public comment The transition of IANA's stewardship is now another step nearer as two key proposals are opened for public comment: * The Consolidated IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal by the ICG * The 2nd Draft Report on Work Stream 1 Recommendations by the CCWG-Accountability The final version of both these proposals will eventually be submitted to the ICANN Board of Directors, who will transfer them to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/> ). More information on these proposals, and how you can comment on their contents, is below. Consolidated IANA stewardship transition proposal now open for public comment On 31 July, the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group (ICG <http://www.ianacg.org/> ) announced the start of the public comment period <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per iod/> for the Proposal to Transition the Stewardship of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) Functions from the U.S. Commerce Department's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to the Global Multistakeholder Community <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop osal-EN.pdf> . The proposal consists of the three proposals that have already reached consensus among the Domain Names, Numbering Resources and Protocol Parameters communities, as well as a report by the ICG, which includes an assessment of whether the three proposals: * Were developed using open and inclusive community processes, and whether they achieved consensus; * Are complete and clear; * Are compatible and interoperable, provide appropriate and properly supported accountability mechanisms, and are workable; and * Together meet the NTIA's criteria <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition -key-internet-domain-name-functions> . The ICG notes that as the proposals have already undergone extensive public comment and discussion <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per iod/#completedcommentperiods> amongst the three operational communities, this public comment period is focused on how the three proposals work together as a whole and how it fares against the criteria established by NTIA for the transition. The proposal will be available for public comment for 40 days. Following community input during the comment period, the ICG will decide whether to recommend that NTIA approve the transition proposal. The proposal will be available shortly in all six official United Nations (UN) languages and Portuguese, but is currently only available in English <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop osal-EN.pdf> . The news release about the proposal, however, is available now in these seven languages, with all translations linked from the English version <https://www.ianacg.org/news-release-icg-seeking-public-input-on-key-interne t-governance/> . Key links * IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/IANA-stewardship-transition-prop osal-EN.pdf> 199 pages * Call for public comments <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per iod/> including 12 questions about specific issues the ICG is seeking feedback on * Archive of public comments received <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal -public-archive-of-submitted-comments/> How to submit a public comment You can comment on the proposal, taking into account the ICG's 12 questions <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per iod/#callforcomment> , by 8 September 2015, 23:59 UTC (convert to your time zone <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+proposal+publi c+comment+closes&iso=20150908T235959&p1=%3A> ). Comments can be submitted in one of two ways: * By using the online form <https://comments.ianacg.org/form> After you have submitted the form, you will receive an automatically generated email asking you to click a link to confirm your submission. Your comments will then be posted to the archive of public comments <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-cwg-stewardship-draft-proposal-22apr1 5/> . * By sending an email to public-comments@ianacg.org You may wish to use this template <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-files/documents/public-input-template-EN.docx> for your response. After submitting your comments you will receive two emails: the first confirms receipt of your email; the second confirms your comments have been posted to the comments archive <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal -public-archive-of-submitted-comments/> . To help better understand the contents and context of the draft proposal, you may wish to join one of thetwo following webinars <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t o-host-webinars-in-conjunction-with-call-for-public-comment/> live: * 6 August, 19:00 20:30 UTC (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+Webinar+1&iso= 20150806T19&ah=1&am=30> ) * 7 August, 11:00 12:30 UTC (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=ICG+Webinar+2&iso= 20150807T11&ah=1&am=30> ) The webinars will also be live interpreted in the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and Portuguese and the recording posted shortly afterward. The transcript will also be translated and posted after the webinars. CCWG-Accountability On 3 August, the Cross-Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability (CCWG-Accountability <https://community.icann.org/display/acctcrosscomm/CCWG+on+Enhancing+ICANN+A ccountability> ) released its 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre am-1-recs-03aug15-en.pdf> . Since the first version <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/cwg-accountability-draft-propos al-with-annexes-04may15-en.pdf> of the proposal was released on 4 May <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-draft-proposal-20 15-05-04-en> , the CCWG-Accountability has taken a very open and agile approach to finding creative solutions to problems identified in previous iterations of their proposals. The second version also addresses a number of outstanding issues not fully fleshed out in the first draft. The most significant changes between the two drafts are: * Mechanism to empower the ICANN community The mechanism has undergone significant changes: in the May draft, there were two alternatives presented member model and delegate model; following feedback received during the public comment period, the CCWG-Accountability brainstormed alternatives at ICANN53 in June, resulting in the development of an Empowered SO/AC model. Resulting from subsequent discussions at a face-to-face meeting in Paris in July, this second draft proposal presents the Community Mechanism as Sole Member Model. * Four additional stress tests The new stress tests have been added following suggestions contained in the Larry Strickling's 16 June blog post <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/blog/2015/stakeholder-proposals-come-together-icann -meeting-argentina> on the NTIA website. * Refinements to key elements contained in the first draft These refinements include: * ICANN Mission & Core Values * Removal of individual ICANN Board Directors and recall of the entire Board * Independent Review Process * Community power regarding ICANN's budget * Work plan for Work Stream 2 (including adding a commitment to human rights in the ICANNBylaws) * Implementation plan for Work Stream 1 The proposal also includes "minority views", which are statements by CCWG-Accountability members and participants who object to recommendations contained in the report. Additional minority views received after 1 August will be available here <https://community.icann.org/x/6oxCAw> . The proposal will be available for public comment for 40 days. After the public comment period closes, the CCWG-Accountability aims to finalize its Work Stream 1 proposal for submission to its Chartering Organizations (GNSO, ALAC, ccNSO, GAC, ASO and SSAC) and then to the ICANN Board of Directors during or shortly after ICANN54 in Dublin. The proposal will then be submitted to the NTIA, along with the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal. After Work Stream 1 is completed, the CCWG-Accountability will focus on Work Stream 2, which consists of accountability enhancements that do not need to be in place for the IANA stewardship transition to occur. Key links * 2nd Draft Proposal on Work Stream 1 Recommendations <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-draft-2-proposal-work-stre am-1-recs-03aug15-en.pdf> 180 pages * Graphical Supplement <https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/53783460/XPL_CCWG%20Propos al_Visual%20Summary_FINAL.pptx?version=2&modificationDate=1438709903524&api= v2> [19 pages of pictorial representations of the main concepts included in the second draft] * Call for public comments <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> * Archive of public comments received <http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15/> How to submit a public comment You can comment on the proposal by 12 September 2015, 23:59 UTC (convert to your time zone <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit y+public+comment+period+ends&iso=20150912T2359&p1=1440> ). * Consider the CCWG-Accountability's three questions when developing your submissions: * Do you agree that the CCWG-Accountability proposal enhances ICANN's accountability? * Are there elements of this proposal that would prevent you from approving it transmission to Chartering Organizations? * Does this proposal meet the requirements set forward by the CWG-Stewardship? * Send an email to comments-ccwg-accountability-03aug15@icann.org. To help better understand the contents and context of the draft proposal, you may wish to join one of thetwo following webinars <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681> live: * 4 August, 19:00 21:00 UTC (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit y+Webinar+1&iso=20150804T19&p1=1440&ah=2> ) * 7 August, 7:00 9:00 UTC (time zone converter here <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=CCWG-Accountabilit y+Webinar+2&iso=20150807T07&p1=%3A&ah=2> ) The webinars will also be live interpreted in the six UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) and Portuguese and the recording posted shortly afterward. The transcript will also be translated and posted after the webinars. IANA stewardship in the news 4 Aug 2015Netzverwaltung ICANN: Finaler Entwurf für künftige Aufsicht der DNS-Rootzone, Heise Online [DE] 3 Aug 2015ICANN posts proposal to end US oversight of Internet <http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/icann-posts -proposal-to-end-us-oversight-of-internet/articleshow/48335469.cms> , Agence France-Presses (AFP) Especialistas em Internet enviam esboço para EUA cederem supervisão de domínios <http://br.reuters.com/article/internetNews/idBRKCN0Q82C920150803> , Reuters Brasil [PT] Keeping Internet open and free <http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/sideviews/article/keeping-internet-open- and-free-low-jia-rong> , The Malaysian Insider [EN] 30 Jul 2015How Congress Can Halt Government Control of the Internet <http://dailysignal.com/2015/07/30/how-congress-can-halt-government-control- of-the-internet/> , The Daily Signal [EN] 20 Jul 2015IANA TRANSITION e ICANN ACCOUNTABILITY: De onde viemos e para onde vamos? <http://observatoriodainternet.br/post/iana-transition-e-icann-accountabilit y-de-onde-viemos-e-para-onde-vamos> , Observatório da Internet no Brasil [PT] Upcoming key dates 4 Aug 2015Webinar <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681> : CCWG-Accountability 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) proposal 6 Aug 2015Webinar <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t o-host-webinars-in-conjunction-with-call-for-public-comment/> : ICG IANA Stewardship Transition proposal 7 Aug 2015Webinar <https://www.ianacg.org/iana-stewardship-transition-coordination-group-icg-t o-host-webinars-in-conjunction-with-call-for-public-comment/> : ICG IANA Stewardship Transition proposal Webinar <https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=54692681> : CCWG-Accountability 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) proposal 8 Sep 2015Public Comment Period on ICG's IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal <https://www.ianacg.org/calls-for-input/combined-proposal-public-comment-per iod/> closes 12 Sep 2015Public Comment Period for CCWG-Accountability's 2nd draft of ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) <https://www.icann.org/public-comments/ccwg-accountability-2015-08-03-en> closes 18-19 Sep 2015ICG Face-to-Face Meeting <https://www.ianacg.org/icg-announces-face-to-face-meeting-for-18-19-septemb er/> , Los Angeles 30 Sep-15 Oct 2015CCWG-Accountability's 2nd and final proposal (Work Stream 1) presented to ALAC, ASO,ccNSO, GAC and GNSO for their approval. 18-22 Oct 2015ICANN 54 <https://meetings.icann.org/en/dublin54> inc. ICG Face-to-Face meeting and presentation of proposals for IANAstewardship and ICANN accountability enhancements (Work Stream 1) to the ICANNBoard for subsequent transmission to the NTIA. Week 1, Nov 2015ICANN Board transmits IANA stewardship transition and ICANN accountability (Work Stream 1) proposals to NTIA. You can play a role in IANA's future Anyone can participate in discussions about the future of IANA's stewardship and ICANN accountability. For information on joining CCWG-Accountability, contact accountability-staff@icann.org. Compiled on behalf of ICANN by Samantha Dickinson | 7 August 2015