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by Jennifer Bryce April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

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IFR2 Recommendations Approval By ICANN Board
by Reda Josifi Sept. 22, 2025

Sept. 22, 2025

Dear IFR2 Team, The ICANN Board accepted all four recommendations made in the IFR2 Final Report at the 14 September Board meeting. The approved resolution can be found here<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-r…>. Board approval was the final step before officially closing the IFR2. Congratulations on this achievement! Kind regards, Reda -- Reda Josifi Project Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: 202-709-2427 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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IFR2 Blog Announcing Submission of Final Report to ICANN Board
by Reda Josifi Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

Dear IFR2 Team, A blog went out today announcing the submission of the Final IFR2 Report<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/second-iana-naming-function-rev…> to the ICANN Board. We anticipate the Board to take action on the recommendations made in the report at their upcoming September Board Workshop. Afterwards, we will make sure to update the IFR2 team on the outcome of the meeting. The link to the blog can be found here<https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/ifr2-review-team-completes-iana-func…>. Thank you for your participation in the IFR review. Kind regards, Reda -- Reda Josifi Project Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REMINDER: IFR2 Report: FINAL Call for Comments
by Reda Josifi July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

Dear IFR2 Team, This is a friendly reminder that the final call for comments on the IFR2 Final Report is Monday, 7 July. Thank you, Reda From: Reda Josifi <reda.josifi(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM To: "ifr2-team(a)icann.org" <ifr2-team(a)icann.org> Subject: IFR2 Report: FINAL Call for Comments Dear IFR2 Team, Final call for comments on the IFR2 Final Report. Due date: 7 July Attached for your review is the final IFR2 report which incorporates the changes discussed on our most recent call. Three versions of the report are attached so you can clearly see updates made to the draft report that was published for public comment. * Redlines Version- this highlights all the changes we have made since the public comment period. It may be difficult to read. * Comments Only Version- draws the team's attention to changes that have not yet been discussed (e.g., removing glossary, adding the recommendation table. * Clean Version - all changes have been accepted; there are no comments. Kindly note that the most significant changes to the report are the inclusion of the final disposition of the comments table, a recommendation summary table and the removal of the glossary. Please review and share any final comments to this email list by 7 July 2025. After that date, if no significant comments or suggested edits are received the report will be considered adopted with full consensus of the review team. On behalf of ICANN staff, I’d like to thank you for your contributions to this review effort and congratulate the team on getting the final report to this milestone. Next steps: For your information, the next steps are as follows: * Step 1: IFR2 final report adopted by the IFR2. * Step 2: GNSO and ccNSO Councils vote to approve IFR2 recommendations 1 & 2 by supermajority (as required for any recommendations to amend the IANA Naming Functions Contract, per ICANN Bylaws Section 18.6) * Step 3: Upon completion of Step 2, IFR2 can formally submit the Final Report to the ICANN Board. ICANN Board has 45 days from completion of Step 2 to act on the recommendations (per Bylaws Section 18.6). At this time, the review team will formally be considered complete, and the review team will disband. * Step 4: Board action on the IFR2 recommendations. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you, Reda

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IFR2 Report: FINAL Call for Comments
by Reda Josifi June 24, 2025

June 24, 2025

Dear IFR2 Team, Final call for comments on the IFR2 Final Report. Due date: 7 July Attached for your review is the final IFR2 report which incorporates the changes discussed on our most recent call. Three versions of the report are attached so you can clearly see updates made to the draft report that was published for public comment. * Redlines Version- this highlights all the changes we have made since the public comment period. It may be difficult to read. * Comments Only Version- draws the team's attention to changes that have not yet been discussed (e.g., removing glossary, adding the recommendation table. * Clean Version - all changes have been accepted; there are no comments. Kindly note that the most significant changes to the report are the inclusion of the final disposition of the comments table, a recommendation summary table and the removal of the glossary. Please review and share any final comments to this email list by 7 July 2025. After that date, if no significant comments or suggested edits are received the report will be considered adopted with full consensus of the review team. On behalf of ICANN staff, I’d like to thank you for your contributions to this review effort and congratulate the team on getting the final report to this milestone. Next steps: For your information, the next steps are as follows: * Step 1: IFR2 final report adopted by the IFR2. * Step 2: GNSO and ccNSO Councils vote to approve IFR2 recommendations 1 & 2 by supermajority (as required for any recommendations to amend the IANA Naming Functions Contract, per ICANN Bylaws Section 18.6) * Step 3: Upon completion of Step 2, IFR2 can formally submit the Final Report to the ICANN Board. ICANN Board has 45 days from completion of Step 2 to act on the recommendations (per Bylaws Section 18.6). At this time, the review team will formally be considered complete, and the review team will disband. * Step 4: Board action on the IFR2 recommendations. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you, Reda

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IFR2 Meeting 34 Notes
by Reda Josifi June 9, 2025

June 9, 2025

Dear IFR2 team members, Please find attached the notes from the IFR2 meeting held on Tuesday, 3 June at 18:00 UTC. The notes are also posted to the meeting record on the wiki, linked here.<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ifr/pages/301170689/Team+…> The recording can be directly accessed here<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/kUMOGh1E3Y45N6PjwzrORxxrpIrhYximGBJ4YtJvexyW…>. Thank you, Reda -- Reda Josifi Project Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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REMINDER: Starting in 30 Minutes! Meeting Invitation: IFR2 Team Meeting | 3 June @ 18:00 UTC
by Brenda Brewer June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

Dear IFR2 Members, Please join IFR2 Team Meeting #32 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD…> on Tuesday, 3 June at 18:00 UTC. Additional time zone support here [timeanddate.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime…>. The join details are noted below as well as attached .ics. Join Zoom Meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92773024849?pwd=TkJDZnZQMndWM1RjMks2OElhdUI1QT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/92773024849?pwd=TkJDZnZQ…> Meeting ID: 927 7302 4849 Passcode: 1rDw.e0TiY --- One tap mobile +19294362866,,92773024849#,,,,*3229647277# US (New York) +13017158592,,92773024849#,,,,*3229647277# US (Washington DC) --- Phone Connection Details Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeJngYAfC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/aeJngYAfC__;!!PtGJab4!9a…> Meeting ID (phone only): 927 7302 4849 Passcode: (phone only) 3229647277 Please send apologies to brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org>. Thank you.

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Published: IFR2 Public Comment Summary Report
by Reda Josifi June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

Dear IFR2 Team, This email is to notify you that the IFR2 Public Comment Summary Report was published on 29 May. A link to the publication can be found here<https://www.icann.org/ar/public-comment/proceeding/second-iana-naming-funct…>. Thank you, Reda -- Reda Josifi Project Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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Agenda: IFR2 meeting 3 June @ 18:00 UTC
by Reda Josifi May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

Dear IFR2 team, Our apologies for scheduling a meeting at the very last minute. We envision this to be our last call before reaching final consensus on the IFR2 final report via email. Included and attached is the agenda for the next IFR2 team meeting scheduled for 3 June @ 18:00 UTC. Homework * Read the IFR2 Comments Spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h19NrelBNpuf45YBFGm227UcmIvItQ0R/ed…> and IFR2 draft report redline<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgphVj3CJI4LBJ8FWdElV9uvUnOG2oxA/edit#h…>. * Provide further feedback that you would like included in the final report. * Be ready to speak to your feedback on the next call on 3 June at 18:00 UTC. Second IANA Naming Function Review (IFR2) Meeting 34 3 June 2025 | 18:00 UTC Agenda 1. Welcome, Roll Call, SOI updates 2. Action Items (all action items tracked in the Google sheet linked here<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DFJ30deCZoV7ictJ-sNw3LXzBhp8TMkp/ed…>) Reference Date Action item Status 32-01 10 March 2025 The ICANN support team to publish a summary report once the public comment period has ended. The public comment period ended on 28 April 23:59. The new report publication has been moved from 12 May date to 29 May. 32-02 10 March 2025 Final report to be updated with any new feedback from the Public Comment. 1. Discuss the IFR2 Comments Spreadsheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h19NrelBNpuf45YBFGm227UcmIvItQ0R/ed…> and IFR2 draft report redline<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IgphVj3CJI4LBJ8FWdElV9uvUnOG2oxA/edit#h…>. 1. AOB, close

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Meeting Invitation: IFR2 Team Meeting | 3 June @ 18:00 UTC
by Brenda Brewer May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

Dear IFR2 Members, Please join IFR2 Team Meeting #32<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDzEQ> on Tuesday, 3 June at 18:00 UTC. Additional time zone support here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=IFR2+Team+Meeting…>. The join details are noted below as well as attached .ics. Join Zoom Meeting: https://icann.zoom.us/j/92773024849?pwd=TkJDZnZQMndWM1RjMks2OElhdUI1QT09<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/92773024849?pwd=TkJDZnZQ…> Meeting ID: 927 7302 4849 Passcode: 1rDw.e0TiY --- One tap mobile +19294362866,,92773024849#,,,,*3229647277# US (New York) +13017158592,,92773024849#,,,,*3229647277# US (Washington DC) --- Phone Connection Details Find your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/aeJngYAfC [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/u/aeJngYAfC__;!!PtGJab4!9a…> Meeting ID (phone only): 927 7302 4849 Passcode: (phone only) 3229647277 Please send apologies to brenda.brewer(a)icann.org<mailto:brenda.brewer@icann.org>. Thank you.

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