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Proposed Agenda - Transfer Policy Review Working Group Meeting - Tuesday, 28 January 2025 @ 16:00UTC
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Dear TPR Working Group members, Please find below the proposed agenda for our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, 28 January at 16:00 UTC. As a reminder, the WG’s current Action Item is to review the PDP Consensus Call (sent from the WG Chair to the list on Wednesday, 22 January) and provide feedback on the list if there is a disagreement with the Chair’s designations (due by Friday, 31 January at 23:59 UTC). For more information about Consensus Calls, you may review Section 3.6 of the GNSO Working Group Guidelines<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/…>. Thank you, and if you have any questions, please do let us know. Kind regards, Christian on behalf of the TPR WG Support Team --------------------------- Transfer Policy Review Working Group Meeting Proposed Agenda 28 January 2025 1. Welcome and Chair Updates 2. Final Report updates (TBD) 3. Consensus Call check-in 4. AOB

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2025-01-21 Transfer Policy Review PDP WG Call
by Feodora Hamza Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

Dear TPR WG members, Please find below the notes and action items from this week’s meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Kind regards, Feodora on behalf of the TPR WG Support Team 2025-01-21 Transfer Policy Review PDP WG Call<https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2025-01-21+Transfer+Policy+Revie…> Action Items: 1. ICANN Staff to incorporate suggested edits, including clarifications on “voluntary” transfers and updated policy impact ratings for Recs. 35-38 on voluntary full portfolio transfers. 2. Members to review the consensus call and provide feedback, if there is a disagreement with the Chair’s designations, by Friday, 31 January. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Chair Updates · Chair highlighted that the final report will soon be sent to the GNSO Council, with one additional meeting scheduled next week. · A consensus call on the recommendations will be conducted. This will include a review period where all members can provide input and ensure alignment. · Members were reminded to refer to Section 6 of the group’s charter<https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2.+WG+Charter> and the GNSO PDP Working Group Guidelines on the consensus process. 2. Ry feedback on updates to Rec. 35 and discuss proposed edits to Final Report · Jim Galvin confirmed there were no further objections or concerns raised by the registries, and the recommendation was deemed ready as is. · ICANN Org proposed downgrading the policy impact rating for Recommendations 35-38 from high to medium. Reasoning: Adjustments were made based on ICANN Org’s public comment, reducing the level of coordination needed. The threshold in the new policy is staying the same as the current policy. . · Changes included ensuring affiliated registries could meet the domain name threshold, which will involve coordination and involve a substantive policy change, though not with a high impact.. · Updates to Recommendation 38: The affected registry operators were defined as those transferring more than 50,000 domain names. Proposed implementation guidance suggested that registries who meet the minimum domain name threshold as Affiliates coordinate amongst themselves and notify ICANN of their intent to charge fees. This would avoid unnecessary notifications to registries that are not affiliates. · Recommendation from the WG to include the term “voluntary” in all relevant descriptions to emphasize that these recommendations apply to voluntary full portfolio transfers and not involuntary full portfolio transfers. 3. AOB Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Transfer PDP Concensus Call
by rcarney＠godaddy.com Jan. 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025

Dear TPR Working Group members, As discussed during our meeting on 21 January 2025, this message is to notify you of the opening of the Consensus Call process on the TPR final policy recommendations. The TPR leadership team has proposed a consensus designation for every final recommendation that the working group has finalized. These consensus designations are contained in the attached document entitled, “TPR WG Consensus Call - Leadership Proposed Consensus Designations.” This Consensus Call process opens today, 22 January 2025 at 00:00 UTC and closing on 31 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC. In accordance with the GNSO Working Group Guidelines<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-g…>, working group members are required to indicate via reply to this message whether they accept, or do not accept, the leadership team’s proposed consensus designations. If no objection is raised by any member, the consensus designation is considered accepted by that working group member. If you do not respond before 31 January 2025 at 23:59 UTC, the leadership team will take this as acceptance of the consensus designations. If any objection is raised for any specific final recommendation, the leadership team is expected to reevaluate the consensus designation of such recommendation and publish an updated designation to be reviewed by the working group. In the event there is no disagreement by the working group with the proposed consensus designations, TPR Policy Support Staff will incorporate the designations into the Phase 2 Final Report. As set out in the TPR Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/novoa…>, only Members appointed by their representative groups are expected to participate in the Consensus Call process. Participants and observers will not be able to participate. For reference, please also see the attached document entitled “TPR FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS (ONLY)” that contains the forty-seven (47) recommendations to be included in the Final Report. For more information about the Consensus Call, you may review the GNSO Working Group Guidelines<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/annex-1-g…> or the Working Group Charter<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/correspondence/novoa…> (Section VI: Decision Making Methodologies). Best regards, Roger Carney, TPR WG Chair

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Post Call | Transfer Policy Review PDP WG | Tuesday, 21 January 2025
by Julie Bisland Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Dear all, All recordings for the Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call held on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC can be found on the agenda wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/b4CpG> (attendance included) and the GNSO Master calendar<https://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar/2025>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, and chat.) * Transcript * Agenda and Notes/Action Items As a reminder only members and alternates can join the call as a Panelist, observers can join as an Attendee to listen. For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lists.icann.org/hyperkitty/list/gnso-tpr…> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/P4aUCQ>. Thank you. With kind regards, Julie

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Meeting Invitation | Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call | Tuesday, 28 January 2025
by Julie Bisland Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

Dear all, The next Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call is scheduled for Tuesday, 28 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC for 90 minutes. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. Zoom Information: Zoom Webinar link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFSaTlUME9wZzlGajk5VUI3QT09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFS…> Passcode: @TP/^*4wg# If you are joining via audio only: One tap mobile: US: +19294362866,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# or +13017158592,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 953 6372 7469 Passcode: 7490739013 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6__;!!PtGJab4!v…> Members, alternates, and observers all have different access and participation directions, please read below! 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…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the Wiki Agenda meeting page: https://community.icann.org/x/cYCpG * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/mr23vnn5 ONLY FOR MEMBERS & ALTERNATES: * Staff will promote members and alternates to panelist once joined. * Chat: Please select Everyone so everyone can see your chat, and so it’s captured in the recording. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. * Alternate assignments will be publicly posted to the Alternate Log-Transfer Policy Review PDP<https://community.icann.org/x/V4aUCQ> wiki page. * Alternates (not replacing a member): Rename your line by adding 3 Zs (zzz) before your name and add, your affiliation - alternate after your name. * Alternates (not replacing a member) are not allowed to engage in the chat or use any of the other zoom room functionalities such as raising hands or agreeing/disagreeing. ONLY FOR OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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**15-MINUTE REMINDER** Meeting Invitation | Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call | Tuesday, 21 January 2025
by Julie Bisland Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

**15-MINUTE REMINDER** Dear all, The next Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC for 90 minutes. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. Zoom Information: Zoom Webinar link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFSaTlUME9wZzlGajk5VUI3QT09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFS…> Passcode: @TP/^*4wg# If you are joining via audio only: One tap mobile: US: +19294362866,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# or +13017158592,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 953 6372 7469 Passcode: 7490739013 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6__;!!PtGJab4!v…> Members, alternates, and observers all have different access and participation directions, please read below! 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…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the Wiki Agenda meeting page: https://community.icann.org/x/b4CpG * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/ye4pe62d ONLY FOR MEMBERS & ALTERNATES: * Staff will promote members and alternates to panelist once joined. * Chat: Please select Everyone so everyone can see your chat, and so it’s captured in the recording. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. * Alternate assignments will be publicly posted to the Alternate Log-Transfer Policy Review PDP<https://community.icann.org/x/V4aUCQ> wiki page. * Alternates (not replacing a member): Rename your line by adding 3 Zs (zzz) before your name and add, your affiliation - alternate after your name. * Alternates (not replacing a member) are not allowed to engage in the chat or use any of the other zoom room functionalities such as raising hands or agreeing/disagreeing. ONLY FOR OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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REMINDER | Meeting Invitation | Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call | Tuesday, 21 January 2025
by Terri Agnew Jan. 20, 2025

Jan. 20, 2025

Dear all, The next Transfer Policy Review PDP WG call is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC for 90 minutes. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. Zoom Information: Zoom Webinar link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFSaTlUME9wZzlGajk5VUI3QT09 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/95363727469?pwd=N3A3OWFS…> Passcode: @TP/^*4wg# If you are joining via audio only: One tap mobile: US: +19294362866,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# or +13017158592,,95363727469#,,,,*7490739013# Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 953 6372 7469 Passcode: 7490739013 International numbers available: https://icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6 <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/acdLFXPLp6__;!!PtGJab4!v…> Members, alternates, and observers all have different access and participation directions, please read below! 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…> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/community-anti-harassment-policy-2017…> * Visit the Wiki Agenda meeting page: https://community.icann.org/x/b4CpG * Time conversion link: https://tinyurl.com/ye4pe62d ONLY FOR MEMBERS & ALTERNATES: * Staff will promote members and alternates to panelist once joined. * Chat: Please select Everyone so everyone can see your chat, and so it’s captured in the recording. * If unable to attend, members must communicate their alternate replacement using this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXP3-H…>. * Alternate assignments will be publicly posted to the Alternate Log-Transfer Policy Review PDP<https://community.icann.org/x/V4aUCQ> wiki page. * Alternates (not replacing a member): Rename your line by adding 3 Zs (zzz) before your name and add, your affiliation - alternate after your name. * Alternates (not replacing a member) are not allowed to engage in the chat or use any of the other zoom room functionalities such as raising hands or agreeing/disagreeing. ONLY FOR OBSERVERS: * Observers will have ability to view member chat and information shared in the zoom webinar room. * Observers will not be able to use chat or raise hands. Thank you. Kind regards, Julie Policy Team Supporting the GNSO

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Proposed Agenda - Transfer Policy Review Working Group Meeting - Tuesday, 21 January 2025 @ 16:00UTC
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 16, 2025

Jan. 16, 2025

Dear TPR Working Group members, Please find below the proposed agenda for our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, 21 January at 16:00 UTC. As a reminder, the WG currently has 2 Action Items due Monday, 20 January 2025: 1. Review the highlighted portions of the Draft TPR Final Report document (attached) Please pay particular attention to the Rationale text updates 1. In this TPR Final Report - WG Review Tables<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD-JbbD9SS2ZyZe8cT-mROpjGwxAQ…> Google Doc: * Identify any text that you CANNOT LIVE WITH (provide text that you could support); * Identify any text that you CAN LIVE WITH but PREFER a change (provide text that you would prefer); * Identify any grammatical edits Thank you, and if you have any questions, please let us know. Kind regards, Christian on behalf of the TPR WG Support Team --------------------------- Transfer Policy Review Working Group Meeting Proposed Agenda 21 January 2025 1. Welcome and Chair Updates 2. Ry feedback on updates to Rec. 35 3. Discuss proposed edits to Final Report 4. AOB

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2025-01-14 Transfer Policy Review PDP WG Call
by Feodora Hamza Jan. 15, 2025

Jan. 15, 2025

Dear TPR WG members, Please find below the notes and action items from this week’s meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 16:00 UTC. Kind regards, Feodora on behalf of the TPR WG Support Team 2025-01-14 Transfer Policy Review PDP WG Call<https://community.icann.org/display/TPRPDP/2025-01-14+Transfer+Policy+Revie…> Action Items:(due Monday, 20 January 2025) 1. Review the highlighted portions of the Draft TPR Final Report document (attached) NOTE: The WG has already reviewed<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD…> the updated Recommendations text and found them stable (Rec 35 TBD), therefore please pay particular attention to the updates of Rationale text (which are based on the WG’s deliberations captured in the PCRT<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lyX27uEC…>). 1. In this new TPR Final Report - WG Review Tables<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD…> Google Doc: * Identify any text that you CANNOT LIVE WITH (provide text that you could support); * Identify any text that you CAN LIVE WITH but PREFER a change (provide text that you would prefer); * Identify any grammatical edits Please (1) review the Draft TPR Final Report and (2) identify any proposed text changes by Monday, 20 January, so they may be discussed during the TPR WG’s next call on Tuesday, 21 January, at 16 UTC. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Chair Updates * Chair welcomed the participants, highlighting that the group remains on track to deliver the final report to the Council by early February. 1. Consensus Call Process * Chair noted that only two meetings remain. * A consensus call will be initiated shortly. This will include the Chair’s consensus designations for each recommendation, and there will be a 10-day response period for WG members. * The group has achieved consensus on most recommendations. * Recommendation 33: ALAC’s Consolidated Policy Working Group discussed Recommendation 33 and suggests addinga new sentence clarifying registrants’ involvement in transfer dispute resolution as distinct from the informal resolution that occurs between registrars today. Emphasized that this adjustment ensures registrant participation without altering current registrar practices. Feedback: WG agreed to treat this as a “friendly amendment” for clarity. 1. Finalize Rec. 35 (fee ceiling for bulk transfers) · Recommendation 35: Fee Threshold Adjustments · Key Changes: Inclusion of Affiliate registry relationships in the calculation of fee thresholds. · Example added to clarify minimum threshold for Affiliates. · Removal of references to “registry families” in favour of “affiliates,” aligning with existing contractual language. · Discussion: Clarified that recommendations do not apply to registry service providers (RSPs) as they lack contractual standing with ICANN. · Rick Wilhelm and Jim Galvin to seek broader registry input prior to the next meeting on 21 January before finalizing. · Feedback: Awaiting registry stakeholder input, but current language deemed sufficient for inclusion. 1. Review CANNOT LIVE WITH recommendations * ICANN Org noted that nobody put anything into the Cannot Live With table so ICANN Org understands that all the recommendations, with the small changes discussed today, are stable and will be included into the draft Final Report. * NCSG reps noted one inconsistency/typo in Rec. 22, where the reference to days should be changed to hours to be consistent with the rest of the report. No objections from WG - text to be updated. 1. Finalization of Final Report · Presentation by ICANN Org: · Highlighted changes from the Initial Report with yellow highlights for transparency. · WG to focus on updated rationale texts reflecting changes based on public comments. · Comments and objections due via the TPR Final Report - WG Review Tables<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD…> Google doc by the next meeting on Tuesday, 21 January for final review. 1. AOB · Closing Remarks and Next Steps · Remaining meetings will focus on: · Addressing any remaining comments or objections. · Completing the consensus call. · Submitting the final report to the Council. · Support staff has been converting the group's Initial Report to a Final Report, and to make it very transparent as to what has changed. All text that differs from the initial to the final has been highlighted in yellow. There is updated rationale language which tries to encompass or explain what the group changed as a result of the public comments. Feodora Hamza Policy Development Support Manager (GNSO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +32 496 30 24 15 Email: feodora.hamza(a)icann.org<mailto:feodora.hamza@icann.org> Website: www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Action Items: TPR Final Report Review
by Christian Wheeler Jan. 14, 2025

Jan. 14, 2025

Dear TPR Working Group members, Please find attached the Draft TPR Final Report document for your prompt review. Text which has been updated since the TPR Initial Report is highlighted in yellow. The WG currently has 2 Action Items: (due Monday, 20 January 2025) 1. Review the highlighted portions of the attached Draft TPR Final Report document NOTE: The WG has already reviewed<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD-JbbD9SS2ZyZe8cT-mROpjGwxAQ…> the updated Recommendations text and found them stable (Rec 35 TBD), therefore please pay particular attention to the updates of Rationale text (which are based on the WG’s deliberations captured in the PCRT<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lyX27uECA5bNKRw-UOIH2bAaTRvec1YkX1E…>). 1. In this new TPR Final Report - WG Review Tables<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Eoei5W6VShD-JbbD9SS2ZyZe8cT-mROpjGwxAQ…> Google Doc: * Identify any text that you CANNOT LIVE WITH (provide text that you could support); * Identify any text that you CAN LIVE WITH but PREFER a change (provide text that you would prefer); * Identify any grammatical edits Please (1) review the Draft TPR Final Report and (2) identify any proposed text changes by Monday, 20 January, so they may be discussed during the TPR WG’s next call on Tuesday, 21 January, at 16 UTC. Thank you and if you have any questions, please let support staff know. Kind regards, Christian on behalf of the TPR WG Support Team

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