Dear IRT,

The public comment proceeding for the proposed Urgent Request Timeline is now live.  When reviewing the proposed language, we are asking the commenters to consider the following questions:

1. Does the draft language proposed for inclusion in Sections 3.8, 3.9, 10.7, and Implementation Note K of the Registration Data Policy clearly describe the applicable requirements?
2. If you believe that the draft language proposed does not clearly describe the applicable requirements, what areas require additional clarification?
3. Does the proposed Urgent Request timeline align with the requirements in EPDP Phase 1 Rec 18, and the expectations provided by the Board, GAC, and GNSO Council?
4. The IRT has discussed the proposed Section 10.7, and some IRT members believe the authentication mechanism (when available) would require additional policy work, while others believe the authentication mechanism is part of the implementation of Rec 18 and would not require additional policy work. Do you believe this requires additional policy work?

1. If you believe this requires additional policy work, please explain.

2. If you do not believe this requires additional policy work, please explain.

We have also included an updated rationale paper that serves as supporting information for reviewing the proposed language. The rationale paper provides an overview of the Urgent Request background and as the IRT discussions concerning Urgent Requests to date. It also offers context and rationales for the proposed language from ICANN org.

The public comment proceeding will remain open until Monday, 15 December 2025 .

Thank you all again for your continued support and wishing safe travels to all who are heading to Dublin.

Kind Regards,

Isabelle Colas-Adeshina

Sr. Manager, Policy Research & Stakeholder Programs

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

Los Angeles, CA

www.icann.org

Mobile: +1 310 266 7469