Hi there, Regarding the attached PDF “Auction discussion points”: In Option 2 we have two reveals: one is revealing only the strings, the second the applicants as well. Prior to the reveal of applicants we establish the contention sets – and require contention set members to place an “auction of last resort” sealed bid. My question is: How are the “contention sets” being established? * Like in the 2012 round? * Or “automatically”: only identical strings? If we strive to establish contention sets like in 2012 – we run into a big problem: that process took many years. Think “string similarity objection”. Thanks, Alexander From: Gnso-newgtld-wg [mailto:gnso-newgtld-wg-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Julie Hedlund Sent: Friday, May 01, 2020 10:09 PM To: gnso-newgtld-wg@icann.org Subject: [Gnso-newgtld-wg] Proposed Agenda - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP WG - Monday, 04 May at 15:00 UTC for 120 Minutes Dear all, Please find below the proposed agenda for the call on Monday, 04 May 2020 at 15:00 UTC for 120 minutes. Proposed Agenda: Note that for agenda item 2 below, for the purposes of stimulating discussion on the Private Resolution/Auctions: Mechanism of Last Resort topics, the WG Co-Chairs have taken what we believe to be the majority positions and converted them into the attached proposal. We understand that the substance remains under discussion, but after taking into account all of the comments, and the many deliberations of the Working Group, this proposal will hopefully represent something that WG members can all live with. 1. Review Agenda/Updates to Statements of Interest 2. Discussion of Final Report Topics: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kUlmZH8nxWTgfcRluA5FxLheMm4XhhOwkRt7om52... -- 2.1 Auctions: Mechanisms of Last Resort & 2.2 Private Resolution of Contention Sets (including Private Auctions), page 1 3. AOB If you need a dial out or would like to submit an apology, please email gnso-secs@icann.org <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> . Kind regards, Julie