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Updated SPIRT Notification re Date to Close Non-Responsive ASP Applications
by Samantha Mancia July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

Greetings SPIRT members, I hope you are well. Thank you again for the conversation last week and for your thoughtful feedback on the proposed solution. As promised, attached is the updated SPIRT notification for the proposed solution on the date to close non-responsive ASP applications (I’ve included both redline and clean versions for your convenience). The update reflects the feedback raised suggesting to reference the close of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application submission period, rather than a specific calendar date. Please let us know if you have any additional comments or questions. Kind Regards, Samantha Mancia New gTLD Program Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Office Telephone: +1 310 301 5800 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 09 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Saewon Lee July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 09 July 2026, at 20:00 UTC. Proposed AGENDA: 1. Welcome 2. SOI/SOP Updates 3. SPIRT Discussion on RSP Issue Referred by GNSO Council - Next Steps regarding the Predictability Framework - Expectations for ICANN org solution 4. AOB 5. Upcoming Meetings and Close of Meeting We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in the 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. Kind regards, 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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Key Outcomes and Action Items | SPIRT Meeting | 02 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Saewon Lee July 3, 2026

July 3, 2026

Dear SPIRT, Please see the following key outcome, action items, and high-level notes from today’s SPIRT Meeting on Thursday, 02 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC.<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JwA0Lw> Please find below the Key Outcomes, Action Items, and High-Level Notes from the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 02 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC.<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JwA0Lw> [KEY OUTCOME] * Regarding the ICANN org raised issue, “Date to Close Non-Responsive ASP Applications” (Type 2: Non-Minor Operational Change), SPIRT members provided input and reached preliminary decision to align the closure of Non-Responsive ASP Applications with the closure of the New gTLD application submission window. [ACTION ITEMS] 1. Ongoing: All SPIRT Members to update their SOIs in accordance with the SOP. 2. LT/Staff to send a last Call for Non-objections to the full mailing list after the SPIRT Meeting, to conclude and provide decision to org on the “Date to Close Non-Responsive ASP Applications” issue by EOD tomorrow, Friday, 3 July 2026. 3. ICANN org to respond to SPIRT on RSP issue by 3 July and share next steps, as necessary. 4. GNSO Support Staff to send meeting invites, as necessary. [High-Level NOTES] * ICANN org Updates * Date to Close Non-Responsive ASP Applications Issue (Type 2: Non-Minor Operational Change – requested by ICANN org) * Overall, the feedback was very supportive of the proposed solution – Most members agreed with aligning the date for closing the ASP application system to non-responsive ASP applications with the close of the application window, making it explicit that the ASP system close date is tied to the date and time for the close of the gTLD application submission window, rather than a fixed date. * One member asked whether the ASP system closure date should instead align with the end of the application payment period, rather than the application submission deadline. The rationale for the proposal is that the gTLD application submission window is the last point at which an ASP applicant could complete ASP and still submit a gTLD application. The subsequent payment period applies only to applications that have already been submitted. * There were also a couple of suggestions around applicant outreach, where the members requested phone calls to be conducted and ICANN org to take action as soon as possible. Currently, 9 applicants are affected by this solution. * One comment raised the reference to "inactive" applications in the paper. The 90-day reference was used for reporting purposes ahead of the application deadline to distinguish dormant applications from those that were still actively being worked on. It wasn't a system status or operational rule. * One member suggested introducing a "non-responsive" status and an appeal process; Neither of those exists in the ASP today, and the system doesn't support an intermediate "non-responsive" status. (cf. Extended evaluation, Required timelines) * Other comments such as ASP evaluation timelines, extending the application window, and consultant engagement are outside the scope of this Predictability Framework notification.

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ICANN Org ACTION REQUIRED: FORMAL NOTIFICATION - RSP Issue Referred by GNSO Council
by Jeff Neuman July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Dear Jared and Marika, On 10 June 2026, the GNSO Council referred to SPIRT an issue concerning a misalignment between the RSP Pre-evaluation process and the new base Registry Operator Agreement (Base RA) for the 2026 round of new gTLDs. Specifically, while the Base RA no longer requires registry operators to use only EPP extensions registered with IANA, the RSP Pre-evaluation questions still require RSP applicants to attest that they will use only IANA-registered EPP extensions, a requirement that is also tested during Registry System Testing. As a result, the obligation currently placed on RSPs is misaligned with the obligation under the Base RA. After initial discussion, SPIRT concluded on 11 June 2026, at ICANN 86, that this issue must be addressed by ICANN org and SPIRT under the Predictability Framework set forth in the 2026 final Applicant Guidebook. SPIRT further concluded that addressing the issue requires a non-minor change to the New gTLD Program, consistent with existing Board-approved policy recommendations, and that such a change would have a material impact on Applicants, meaning ICANN org and SPIRT "have to agree on a permanent solution." Per Appendix 6 of the Applicant Guidebook, "If an agreement is not reached within 30 days, or more urgent action is necessary to the operation of the program, ICANN can implement a temporary solution to be replaced with the solution of ICANN and SPIRT once agreed." SPIRT members had until 23:59:59 UTC on 16 June 2026, to register support or objection to two questions: (1) whether addressing this issue requires a non-minor operational change to the Program, and (2) whether such a change would have a material impact on Applicants. All members who responded confirmed agreement with the June 11 conclusions, and no member objected. Accordingly, in accordance with the Predictability Framework, SPIRT is formally notifying ICANN org "that a change to the ongoing round of the New gTLD Program may be required." The supporting rationale is set out in SPIRT leadership's original request of May 5, 2026 (available here <https://lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-spirt@icann.org/thread/FWYNI2R…> ). Under the Predictability Framework, the question now before ICANN org is: "Does org determine that a change to the ongoing round of the Program is indeed required?" If the answer is yes, SPIRT will Collaborate with ICANN org to develop a solution. At its June 11 meeting, SPIRT requested that ICANN org provide this answer no later than July 3, 2026, so that at least a temporary solution can be developed and announced before the RSP application window closes on 12 August 2026. Please let us know as soon as possible whether ICANN org will be able to respond by 3 July. If not, please propose an alternate date, bearing in mind that RSP Applicants are best served by receiving notice as early as possible ahead of the close of the RSP Application Window. A draft timeline for resolving this issue is attached for your reference. *PROPOSED TIMELINE* 17 June 2026: ICANN org provided notice that a change to the ongoing round may be required 03 July 2026: ICANN org responds to SPIRT stating that a change is indeed required 6 July 2026 – 31 July 2026: ICANN org and SPIRT collaborate on solution (temporary if necessary) 05 Aug. 2026 – ICANN announces change to ongoing round implementing temporary/permanent solution 12 Aug. 2026 – Application Window closes for both RSP applicants and Registry Operator Applicants Best Regards, Jeff Neuman, SPIRT Chair ***Please Note that JJN Solutions, LLC is now JJN Solutions Law, PLLC*** * Jeffrey J. Neuman* Founder & CEO *JJN Solutions Law, PLLC* +1.202.549.5079 *Jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com <Jeff(a)jjnsolutions.com>* *https://www.jjnsolutions.com <https://www.jjnsolutions.com>*

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Post Call | Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) | Thursday, 02 July 2026
by Julie Bisland July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Dear all, All recordings for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) call held on Thursday, 02 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/JwA0Lw> . 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, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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SPIRT Notification re Date to Close Non-Responsive ASP Applications
by Ariel Liang July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, On behalf of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) team, please find attached a notification for a proposed solution regarding the date to close non-responsive ASP applications. As requested in the paper, please provide guidance within seven (7) calendar days, including whether the SPIRT believes additional time is needed to come to an agreement on the proposed solution. ICANN requests that the SPIRT provide any feedback on list by 3 July 2026. Best Regards, Ariel -- Ariel Liang Senior Manager, New gTLD Program ICANN

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AGENDA | SPIRT Meeting | 02 May 2026 at 20:00 UTC
by Andrew Chen June 29, 2026

June 29, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, Please find below the proposed agenda for the Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) meeting on Thursday, 02 July 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Agenda: 1. welcome 2. SOI/SOP Updates 3. ICANN org updates 4. AOB 5. Upcoming meetings 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/

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CANCELLATION NOTICE for 18 June 2026
by Saewon Lee June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Dear SPIRT Members, Further to Jeff's email on informing ICANN org of the RSP issue determination by the SPIRT, this is to inform you that the meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 18 June 2026 at 13:00 UTC, has been CANCELLED. Accordingly, meeting cancellations have been sent out already. Please note that pursuant to Action Item 3 from the SPIRT session during ICANN86, more updates concerning meeting cancellations or invitations for July will be communicated as soon as feasible. Kind regards, Saewon Get Outlook for Mac<https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac>

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Key Outcomes and Action Items from SPIRT Session during ICANN86
by Saewon Lee June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

Dear SPIRT, Please see the following key outcome and action items from today’s SPIRT Meeting during ICANN86<https://icann86.sched.com/event/2NQRY/gnso-next-round-spirt>. [KEY OUTCOME] * SPIRT Members to review the Registry Service Provider (RSP) issue that has been referred by the GNSO Council and respond within 5 calendar days if any objections. * [ACTION ITEMS] 1. Ongoing: All SPIRT Members to update their SOIs in accordance with the SOP. 2. SPIRT Members to review the RSP issue and voice objections or concerns via the SPIRT mailing list by Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at 23:59 UTC (5 calendar days) if they determine that a change to the ongoing round is not required. 3. GNSO Support Staff to reorganize the next set of SPIRT Meetings for June-July and send calendar invites, as necessary. Safe travels back home! Kind regards, Saewon Get Outlook for Mac<https://aka.ms/GetOutlookForMac>

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Re: Key Outcomes and Action Items from SPIRT Session during ICANN86
by Nitin Walia June 16, 2026

June 16, 2026

+1 I support the change required to the next Round Base Registry Agreement. 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: Saewon Lee via Gnso-spirt Sent: 15 June 2026 04:00 To: gnso-spirt(a)icann.org Subject: [Gnso-spirt] Re: Key Outcomes and Action Items from SPIRT Session during ICANN86 Dear SPIRT, It has been brought to my attention that the notes below may not align with the information communicated in Jeff`s Call for Support message and may therefore have caused some confusion. Please see the updated language below (yellow highlights) and we look forward to hearing more from the members by Tuesday, 16 June 2026. Kind regards, Saewon Get Outlook for Mac From: Saewon Lee Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:28 PM To: gnso-spirt(a)icann.org Subject: Key Outcomes and Action Items from SPIRT Session during ICANN86 Dear SPIRT, Please see the following key outcome and action items from today&rsquos SPIRT Meeting during ICANN86. [KEY OUTCOME] SPIRT Members to review the Registry Service Provider (RSP) issue that has been referred by the GNSO Council and respond within 5 calendar days if any objections.whether you support or object to the determination that a change is required to the New gTLD Program. [ACTION ITEMS] Ongoing: All SPIRT Members to update their SOIs in accordance with the SOP. SPIRT Members to review the RSP issue and voice your support or objectionsobjections or concerns via the SPIRT mailing list by Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at 23:59 UTC (5 calendar days) ifwhether they determine that a change to the ongoing round is not required. GNSO Support Staff to reorganize the next set of SPIRT Meetings for June-July and send calendar invites, as necessary. Safe travels back home! Kind regards, Saewon Get Outlook for Mac _______________________________________________Gnso-spirt mailing list -- gnso-spirt(a)icann.orgTo unsubscribe send an email to gnso-spirt-leave(a)icann.orgDo not Remove:[HID]20260615192025637[-HID] [XGENFOOTER] [-XGENFOOTER]

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