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Notes and Action Items | SPIRT Meeting | 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Saewon Lee April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Dear SPIRT, Please see the following outcomes, action items, and high-level notes from today’s SPIRT Meeting #4<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw>. Kind regards, Saewon Key Outcomes, Action Items, and Notes from SPIRT Meeting #4<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw> – Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC.. [KEY OUTCOMES] * N/A [ACTION ITEMS] 1. Ongoing: All SPIRT Members to update their SOIs in accordance with the SOP. 2. GDS Staff to share the SPIRT Change Log with the SPIRT Members (upload on wiki and via mailing list) – [Mailing List COMPLETE] 3. SPIRT Members to review again the SPIRT Issue Consideration Process (working doc.) and the relevant comments for next meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A… 4. Rotation of time for upcoming meetings to be confirmed. [NOTES] * Retrieve slides from here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw 1. Welcome 1. SOI/SOP Updates * See Members List and SOI/SOP updates in the wiki here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCJHQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQC…> * Henery Chan has updates to his SOI<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/gnsosoi/pages/503873537/H…> that has now been updated accordingly. 1. GNSO Council Liaison Update * See the upcoming briefing from the Council Liaison to the Council during April’s Council Meeting re identifying Council response to SPIRT here: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2026/draft/council-proces… * Regarding question on what is identified as “time-sensitive” is up to SPIRT LT and SPIRT to decide. Reminder that if the issue truly needed an expedited process, ICANN org may be able to raise the issue. * Discussions on processes for SPIRT raising the issue and ICANN org raising the issue. Refer to AGB Appendix 6: https://newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org/en/17-appendix-6-predictability-f…. Noted that the urgency of the change will dictate how fast ICANN org will bring the issue forward. 1. Updates from the Next Round Team * See SPIRT Change Log: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10sidTkojyIqvOQlMwlUC0FG5HFtDPitir61… * Jared (GDS Staff) shared the current changes to the AGB/Program, introducing a new type – Type 0 (Typographical Change) and sharing Type 1 (Minor Change); this document and information will be shared with SPIRT. * There are 4 Type 1 (Minor) Changes: e.g., 1) EPDP-IDNs variant TLD mission and purpose related; 2) How applicants will upload information; 3) Fee information for CPE; 4) Objections access. * Regarding the question on providing mission for existing gTLDs and how some are absent, it was noted that this is following EPDP-IDNs Final Rec. 3.5 since justification is needed but applicants should submit what is possible. * Action Item: GDS Staff to share the SPIRT Change Log with the SPIRT Members (upload on wiki and via mailing list) – [Mailing List COMPLETE] 1. SPIRT Issue for GNSO Council Consideration Process Update * The SPIRT Issue Consideration Process (working doc.) and the relevant comments will be reviewed during next meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A… * Action Item: SPIRT Members to review again the SPIRT Issue Consideration Process (working doc.) and the relevant comments for next meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A… 1. AOB * Timing/rotation for upcoming meetings – TBC. * Action Item: Rotation for upcoming meetings – Time to be reconfirmed. From: Andrew Chen via Gnso-spirt <gnso-spirt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Andrew Chen <andrew.chen(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM To: Saewon Lee via Gnso-spirt <gnso-spirt(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Gnso-spirt] [SPIRT] AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC Dear SPIRT Members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. SOI/SOP Updates 3. GNSO Council Liaison Update 4. SPIRT Issue for GNSO Council Consideration Process Update 5. Updates from Next Round Team 6. AOB 7. Upcoming Meetings and Close of Meeting We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122

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Post Call | Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) | Thursday, 09 April 2026
by Terri Agnew April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) call held on Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw> . You can also access via the GNSO Calendar 2026<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2026>. Agenda wiki page includes: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat.) * Agenda and Notes/Action Items For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-spirt@icann.org/> and the main wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/nwB2HQ>. Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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SPIRT Change Log - 9 April 2026
by Jared Erwin April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, As discussed, here is the link to the google sheet with the change log: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10sidTkojyIqvOQlMwlUC0FG5HFtDPitir61…. The change log on the wiki will be updated by early next week: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIRTS/pages/784171052/6.…. Thank you Jared -- Jared Erwin Senior Director, New gTLD Program Global Domains & Strategy Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) jared.erwin(a)icann.org<mailto:jared.erwin@icann.org> From: Terri Agnew via Ntfy-gnso-spirt <ntfy-gnso-spirt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Terri Agnew <terri.agnew(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:46 To: "ntfy-gnso-spirt(a)icann.org" <ntfy-gnso-spirt(a)icann.org> Cc: GNSO-Secs <gnso-secs(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ntfy-gnso-spirt] **Starting in 15 minutes | Meeting Invitation | Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) | Thursday, 09 April 2026 **Starting in 15 minutes | Dear all, The Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC for 60 minutes. (recurring bi-weekly with rotating times of 13:00 and 20:00 UTC). Zoom Information: Join Zoom Meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/j/96482050635?pwd=nY2fpGabhvcCgjWa15mcQ2hKOOR4bH.1 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/96482050635?pwd=nY2fpGab…> Meeting ID: 964 8205 0635 Passcode: 81w%Wa&f2# One tap mobile +13462487799,,96482050635#,,,,*6777247056# US (Houston) +16699006833,,96482050635#,,,,*6777247056# US (San Jose) Join instructions https://icann.zoom.us/meetings/96482050635/invitations?signature=_Zvmqbh_aw… [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/meetings/96482050635/invit…> Meeting ID: 964 8205 0635 Passcode: 6777247056 Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ac5PrFJKcw [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/ac5PrFJKcw__;!!PtGJab4!5…> ALL: Before joining the call: * Please send apologies and dial out requests to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org> only * Please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-s…> , the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. * Visit the 2026 Wiki Agenda meeting pages: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HYADKQ [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HYA…> Thank you. Kind regards, Terri Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Re: [SPIRT] AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Nitin Walia April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Dear Andrew, Thank you for sharing the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting scheduled for Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC . Please accept my apologies in advance, as the meeting time falls late at night in India, and I will be unable to join. I will, however, review the meeting notes and recording to stay updated . Warm RegardsNitin WaliaDirectorData Ingenious Globalnitin(a)data.in | नितिन(a)xn--c2bd1gb.xn--h2brj9c www.data.in--------------------------------------------------------------The content of this email is confidential and intended only for the recipient specified.If you received this message in error, please delete it and inform the sender . From: Andrew Chen via Gnso-spirt MailId : [154119108]To: Saewon Lee via Gnso-spirt Cc: GNSO-Secs Subject: [Gnso-spirt] [SPIRT] AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTCDate: 08 Apr 2026 12:30:27 AM Dear SPIRT Members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Agenda: Welcome SOI/SOP Updates GNSO Council Liaison Update SPIRT Issue for GNSO Council Consideration Process Update Updates from Next Round Team AOB Upcoming Meetings and Close of Meeting We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN`s multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122 _______________________________________________Gnso-spirt mailing list -- gnso-spirt(a)icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-spirt-leave(a)icann.orgDo not Remove:[HID]20260408003027748[-HID] [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER]

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[SPIRT] AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Andrew Chen April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 09 April 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. SOI/SOP Updates 3. GNSO Council Liaison Update 4. SPIRT Issue for GNSO Council Consideration Process Update 5. Updates from Next Round Team 6. AOB 7. Upcoming Meetings and Close of Meeting We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122

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REMINDER | Final Call for Comments: SPIRT Issue Consideration Process
by Saewon Lee April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026

***REMINDER: Please provide any final comments per the request below, if any. The deadline is by tomorrow, Tuesday 7 April 2026, at 23:59 UTC. Thank you to all those members that have already provided valuable input to the document.*** Dear SPIRT, Thank you to everyone who has provided input and comments to the procedural document outlining the process for when a SPIRT Member submits an issue to the SPIRT Leadership Team – SPIRT Issue Consideration Process. We have received many valuable contributions and have incorporated them where appropriate. Before finalizing the document, we would like to make one last call for any additional comments. If you have further input, please kindly share them through the sidebar “comments” by Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 23:59 UTC, so that we can finalize and stabilize the procedural document in preparation for the Program launch and SPIRT’s commencement of work. Here is the link to the procedural document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A… Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Final Call for Comments: SPIRT Issue Consideration Process
by Saewon Lee March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear SPIRT, Thank you to everyone who has provided input and comments to the procedural document outlining the process for when a SPIRT Member submits an issue to the SPIRT Leadership Team – SPIRT Issue Consideration Process. We have received many valuable contributions and have incorporated them where appropriate. Before finalizing the document, we would like to make one last call for any additional comments. If you have further input, please kindly share them through the sidebar “comments” by Tuesday, 7 April 2026, at 23:59 UTC, so that we can finalize and stabilize the procedural document in preparation for the Program launch and SPIRT’s commencement of work. Here is the link to the procedural document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A… Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. Much appreciated, Saewon Saewon Lee Policy Development Support Manager for GNSO Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +1 (310) 463-5541 Email: saewon.lee(a)icann.org<mailto:saewon.lee@icann.org> Skype: saewon.lee.icann Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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[SPIRT] CANCELLATION | SPIRT Meeting #6 | 26 March 2026 at 13:00 UTC
by Andrew Chen March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, We would like to inform you that the SPIRT Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 26 March 2026 at 13:00 UTC has been cancelled. Please note the 9 April 2026 meeting will proceed as planned. If no major agenda items arise, we will use it as a check-in session. Please find below an overview of the upcoming call schedule: * 9 April 2026 (20:00 to 21:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw> * 23 April 2026 (13:00 to 14:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAzLw> * 7 May 2026 (20:00 to 21:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KAAvLw> * 21 May 2026 (13:00 to 14:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQA0Lw> Please note, meetings are to take place every other week and may be cancelled if there are no issues to discuss or updates to the change log. Ad-hoc meetings may take place if necessary. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122

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[SPIRT Action Items Reminder] Update SOI/SOP and Issue Consideration Process
by Andrew Chen Feb. 25, 2026

Feb. 25, 2026

Dear SPIRT members, This is a friendly reminder to complete the following action items. 1. Updates to Statement of Interest or Statement of Participation * Thank you to those who have updated their SOI or provided their SOP disclosure. As discussed during the 29 January 2026 SPIRT meeting<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HQAEKQ>, SPIRT members must disclose whether they are in any way associated with an application for a new gTLD string in the current round. Disclosure may be added to Section 13: Additional Information (optional) of a member’s GNSO SOI, on a SPIRT meeting call, or on the mailing list. Members who have not provided their discloser by EOD Thursday, 26 February 2026 will be moved from “SPIRT member” to SPIRT observer” until the disclosure issue is remedied. If you are experiencing issues with updating your SOI, please contact the GNSO Secretariat at gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. Disclosures can be found on the SPIRT Membership Wiki<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQCJHQ>. Example language of discloser is provided below: * I am affiliated with a potential new gTLD applicant and have a financial, and/or legal interest in the New gTLD Program * I confirm that I have no commercial interests, contractual relationships, or financial benefits that would create a conflict of interest in relation to the SPIRT’s work. 2. Review the SPIRT Issue Consideration Process<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zITIUCB5yvjV_Rj5Z87ljyqajA5VliMSPvPb77A…> * Thank you to those who have provide their feedback on the SPIRT Issue Consideration Process. This is a friendly reminder to review the process and provide any comments or questions. This process may be used by SPIRT members to submit issues to the GNSO Council for consideration. Thank you for your review of these items. Please let us know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122

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[SPIRT] CANCELLATION | SPIRT Meeting #4 | 12 February 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Andrew Chen Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, We would like to inform you that the SPIRT Meeting scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 20:00 UTC has been cancelled. Please find below an overview of the upcoming call schedule: * 26 February 2026 (13:00 to 14:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/FQAvLw> * 26 March 2026 (13:00 to 14:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AgAoLw> – Reminder: There will not be a SPIRT Meeting at ICANN85 * 9 April 2026 (20:00 to 21:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAyLw> * 23 April 2026 (13:00 to 14:00 UTC)<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQAzLw> Please note, meetings are to take place every other week and may be cancelled if there are no issues to discuss or updates to the change log. Ad-hoc meetings may take place if necessary. Sincerely, Andrew -- Andrew Chen Policy Development Support Sr. Specialist, Policy Development Support Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) https://www.icann.org/ Microsoft Teams: atchen122

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