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Fwd: Re: Request for additional "possible" requirements for Next Generation RDS
by Klaus Stoll June 15, 2016

June 15, 2016

Dear NPOC members As a follow up to my email yesterday regarding additional "possible" requirements for Next Generation RDS, I would like to forward an excellent email with attachment that Farrell Folly has send to the NCSG explaining the Issue in easy terms. THANKS Farell! This is a great way to learn to understand the topic. Enjoy! As I said before, if you have any questions let me know and I will try to address them. Yours Klaus -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: Request for additional "possible" requirements for Next Generation RDS Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:06:29 +0100 From: Farell FOLLY <farell(a)BENIN2POINT0.ORG> Reply-To: Farell FOLLY <farell(a)BENIN2POINT0.ORG> To: NCSG-DISCUSS(a)LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Dear all, In addition to my previous e-mail, I think it would be nice to recall a brief history about the next-gen RDS. You can either read this e-mail for brevity or download the attached presentation (from which I withdrew the information). 1.Why this PDP Working ? WHOIS was created in the 80s to identify & contact those responsible for operation of Internet network resources. After nearly 15 years of GNSO task forces, working groups, workshops, surveys & studies, the ICANN community has been unable to reach consensus on comprehensive WHOIS policy reforms. In response to the 2012 WHOIS Policy Review Team’s Final Report, the ICANN Board launched the RDS PDP & the Expert Working Group (EWG) to inform it The EWG was tasked with taking a fresh approach by redefining the purpose of gTLD registration data & then proposing a new model for gTLD Registration Directory Services to address accuracy, privacy & access issues. 2.What is WHOIS <<WHOIS is an overloaded term, it could mean: üRegistration data üAccess protocol (WHOIS protocol) üDirectory Service üIt is best to use individual terms It was created in 1982, but as the Internet grew, WHOIS began to serve the needs of different stakeholders such as registrants, law enforcement, intellectual property & trademark owners, businesses & individual users - but the protocol remained largely unchanged. Through the Affirmation of Commitments (AOC), ICANN is committed to “enforcing its existing policy relating to WHOIS, subject to applicable laws. Such existing policy requires that ICANN implement measures to maintain timely, unrestricted & public access to accurate & complete WHOIS information, including registrant, technical, billing, & administrative contact information.">> 3.What is Next-Gen RDS << In 2012, the ICANN Board resolved to ülaunch a new effort to redefine the purpose of collecting, maintaining, & providing access to gTLD registration data, & consider safeguards for protecting data, as a foundation for a new gTLD policy & contractual negotiations, as appropriate üPrepare an Issue Report on the purpose of collecting & maintaining gTLD registration data & on solutions to improve accuracy & access to gTLD registration data, as part of a Board-initiated GNSO PDP üThese efforts are collectively known as the: Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS (Next-Gen RDS)>> This RDS is described by 180 principles and should address the following questions : i.Users & Purposes ii.Gated Access iii.Privacy & Data Protection iv.Data Quality v.Data Elements vi.Compliance & Accountability vii.Implementation Model viii.Cost ix.Risks & Benefits I hope this will help you understand more and stimulate your contribution. --ff-- Best regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Farell FOLLY Africa 2.0 Foundation Chapter Head - Technology Champion t: +22997 248100 s : Skype: farellf m: farell(a)benin2point0.org w :www.africa2point0.org l : www.linkedin.com/in/farellf tt : www.twitter.com/__f_f__

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2016 OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy takes place 21st-23rd June in Cancún, Mexico.
by Sam Lanfranco June 14, 2016

June 14, 2016

FYI: The 2016 OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy takes place 21st-23rd June in Cancún, Mexico. Ministers and stakeholders gather to move the digital agenda forward at the OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Digital Economy <http://www.oecd.org/internet/ministerial>, focussing on four key policy areas fundamental to the growth of the digital economy – internet openness, digital trust, global connectivity, and jobs and skills transformation. Explore the agenda <http://www.oecd.org/internet/ministerial/cancun-ministerial-agenda.pdf> and brush up on key themes with this flyer <http://www.oecd.org/internet/ministerial/STI-Cancun-2016-ENG.pdf>. Take a look at stakeholder events here <http://www.oecd.org/internet/ministerial/events/stakeholdersforums/>. Sam L.

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Next Generation RDS PDP WG 2nd Outreach Message
by Klaus Stoll June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

Dear NPOCers Greetings and I hope this finds you well. I am currently acting as the contact person between the Next Generation RDS PDP working group and the NPOC membership. RDS is standing for *Registration Directory Services *and basically what the whole group is about is what will replace the WHOIS we have today , meaning it is all about which registration information will be required, requested, stored and maybe data mined, from those registering a domain. As such this is a key part to ensure the freedom of expression and security on the Internet. As you see from the sentences before, the working group don't make it easy to understand what is going on and that is something we have to work hard in the future to change. The working group has requested to pass on to you its second outreach message. Basically, the working group is asking you all what RDS requirements should be added to the requirements that are already listed in the documents. Please read the documents. If you have any questions, please contact me, I will do my best to answer your questions as long as you understand that I am often struggling with this. Nobody can and has to be perfect, as long as we try our best.*If you have any requirements that should be added, please send them to me and I will send them to the working group. The working group is asking for responses before the 28th of June*. I know this is hard work, I know it is hard to understand, but I know that it is important and I also know is that we have to start somewhere. Take it as a learning opportunity. BTW, if you have real problems with all the acronyms just enter ICANN plus the acronym into a search engine and you more often then not get the explanation right away. Again, sorry if I request such a complicated task, but again, if you have any questions, please ask. Yours Klaus

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Fwd: [council] Follow up: Red Cross and IGO Protections webinar
by Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

Dear friends, here some infos on the case of the Red Cross, in case somebody in NPOC is interested. Cheers Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) Forwarded message: > From: Mary Wong <mary.wong(a)icann.org> > To: GNSO Council List (council(a)gnso.icann.org) > <council(a)gnso.icann.org> > Subject: [council] Follow up: Red Cross and IGO Protections webinar > Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2016 17:10:59 +0000 > > Dear all, > > Here is an update on the two action items requested of staff that were > made during the webinar: > > > (1) Prepare a consolidated table of all the inconsistent > recommendations (as presented during the webinar), with additional > information on what names/acronyms have been temporarily reserved and > what others adopted as permanent policy – this has been done (see > attached document). > > > (2) Further information to be sought regarding the composition and > status of the IGO-GAC-Board “small group” developing a proposal > for IGO acronyms – we have noted this to colleagues working with the > “small group” and expect some further information to be provided > to the Council and GNSO community by Helsinki. > > Thanks and cheers > Mary > > > Mary Wong > Senior Policy Director > Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) > Email: mary.wong(a)icann.org > Telephone: +1-603-5744889 > > > > From: <owner-council(a)gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Glen de Saint Géry > <Glen(a)icann.org> > Date: Monday, June 6, 2016 at 12:01 > To: "GNSO Council List (council(a)gnso.icann.org)" > <council(a)gnso.icann.org> > Subject: [council] Slides : Red Cross and IGO Protections webinar > presented to the GNSO Council 2 June 2016 > > Dear Councillors, > > Please find below the slides used during the Red Cross and IGO > Protections webinar presented to the GNSO Council on the 2nd June > 2016. > Published on page > http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/correspondence<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=KTB340yHI8DoUtMP4BGJnral-2F6hkupRgT…> > And can be directly viewed at > http://gnso.icann.org/en/correspondence/background-status-igo-protection-02…<http://mailer.samanage.com/wf/click?upn=KTB340yHI8DoUtMP4BGJnral-2F6hkupRgT…> > > Reminder > Mp3:https://icann.box.com/shared/static/v7yap1be29eez4ijz2qyv6yq1ewixm3y.mp3<https://icann.box.com/shared/static/v7yap1be29eez4ijz2qyv6yq1ewixm3y.mp3%20> > <https://icann.box.com/shared/static/v7yap1be29eez4ijz2qyv6yq1ewixm3y.mp3%20> > AC recording: > ttps://icann.adobeconnect.com/p2yedtv28uv/<https://icann.adobeconnect.com/p2yedtv28uv/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=446542c865c6eb3…> > > Please let me know if you have any questions. > Thank you. > Kind regards, > Glen > > Glen de Saint Géry > GNSO Secretariat > gnso.secretariat(a)gnso.icann.org<mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org> > http://gnso.icann.org<http://gnso.icann.org/> >

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An URL for Quick Info on GNSO policy effort
by Olévié Kouami June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

Dearest all, Greetings from Lomé, Togo (West Africa) I'm delighted to share with you this useful link (URL) to be aware of is the “Quick Info” ( http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-…) page on the GNSO website. It's a relatively new page, and is basically a collection of links to other pages that cover most of the GNSO’s activities…, such as the GNSO Calendar, GNSO council and working group wiki pages, email archives, policy documents, etc… Warm regards -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl **Editeur de logiciels de gestion (PGI/ERP) S.I.G.E. (http://www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *Eminent National Expert for the World Summit Award (http://www.wsis-award.org <http://www.wsis-award.org>) * *Secrétaire Général de l'ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)**ICANN - Fellow & Alumni (http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>) - Membre de Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo) *(http://www.globalshea.com) *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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Fwd: [NCUC-DISCUSS] [Info] NCUC schedule for Helsinki meeting (27th - 30th June)
by Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez G. June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016

Good info´s for NPOC as well. Please take note. Best regards and hope to see some of your in Helsinki Carlos Raúl Gutiérrez +506 8837 7176 Skype: carlos.raulg Current UTC offset: -6.00 (Costa Rica) Forwarded message: > From: Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak(a)gmail.com> > To: ncuc-discuss(a)lists.ncuc.org <ncuc-discuss(a)lists.ncuc.org> > Subject: [NCUC-DISCUSS] [Info] NCUC schedule for Helsinki meeting > (27th - 30th June) > Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:36:19 +0900 > > Hi Everyone, > > I am sending here the information regarding the ICANN meeting in > Helsinki > so you can participate effectively either there or remotely (remote > participation is available). We are less than 2 weeks away from the > meeting and it is time to prepare. > > This meeting is following a new format, it is called Policy meeting. > As the > name indicates, it will be mostly about policy discussion with several > sessions for PDP and cross-community working groups. There won't be a > public forum, constituency day or meeting with the board. Thanks of > that > format, it is good opportunity for those interested to catch up with > the > policy discussion and joining working groups at that time. There > should be > also several background material available. > > Info will be shared via our twitter account @ncuc and our website > ncuc.org . > We will also use our new chat space ncuc.chat to discuss during the > meeting and share info and tips. > > *1- Schedule* > > * the full ICANN meeting schedule with all sessions, it uses "sched" > service, several folks are familiar with, and so it is possible to > register > and manage your calendar more easily : > *https://meetings.icann.org/en/icann56-sched > <https://meetings.icann.org/en/icann56-sched>* > We also planned a wrap-up session for NCUC and still waiting info. > > *2- Highlights* > > The topics of interests are: > > - ICANN accountability discussion to initiate workstream 2 with a > full-day > meeting > > - new gTLD program review and preparation for subsequent rounds > > - Rights Protection Mechanisms. > > - Registeration Directory Services > > the list of cross-community topics is here > https://community.icann.org/display/ccmeetschedplan/Meeting+Schedule+Planni… > > > *3- How to prepare for the meeting* > > you can prepare by reading some material: > > * Reading the "GNSO background" briefing which will give summary of > the > different active GNSO working group and policy processes that will be > discussed in Helsinki. You can find it here > http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/background-briefings . > > > 1. list of ongoing processes in GNSO and their status is here: > http://gnso.icann.org/en/meetings/projects-list.pdf > 2. GNSO policy activities: http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/policy > 3. Latest PDP updates http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/pdp-updates > 4. Special page for ICANN meeting (to be updated soon) > http://gnso.icann.org/en/icannmeeting > > you can find all relevant info to navigate in GNSO website in this > single > page > http://gnso.icann.org/sites/gnso.icann.org/files/gnso/presentations/policy-… > > > * listening to the ICANN policy update webinar for Helsinki meeting > *https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-06-02-en > <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-06-02-en> *scheduled for > the > 16th June to get the latest information about all policies within > ICANN. > > * And checking the latest relevant announcement here: > https://www.icann.org/news/announcements also ICANN blog, > blog.icann.org, > andthe hashtag #ICANN56 in twitter > > *3- Additional Info* > > please fill the doodle poll if you are going to attend ICANN meeting, > it > will be a good opportunity to meet there: > *http://doodle.com/poll/5mck3md9ics8e3up > <http://doodle.com/poll/5mck3md9ics8e3up>* > > Finally if you have any question, please send a message offlist, I > will be > happy to respond. > > Invites will be sent soon, also reminders and highlights during the > Helsinki meeting to keep you updated. > > Thanks! > > Best Regards, > > Rafik Dammak > > NCUC chair > > > Follow updates at ncuc.org & @ncuc & ncuc.chat > _______________________________________________ > Ncuc-discuss mailing list > Ncuc-discuss(a)lists.ncuc.org > http://lists.ncuc.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ncuc-discuss

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Another Milestone Towards the IANA Stewardship Transition - Steve Crocker
by Rudi Vansnick June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016

https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards… <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> Another Milestone Towards the IANA Stewardship Transition ICANN Blog Author: Steve Crocker <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/another-milestone-towards-the-iana-stewards…> On March 14, 2014, 818 days ago, the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) asked ICANN to convene the global Internet community to develop proposals to transition the stewardship of the IANA functions to the multistakeholder community. It also called for enhancements to ICANN’s accountability mechanisms. Today, NTIA released a comprehensive evaluation of the proposals <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/combined_iana_stewardship_…>. I am very pleased with NTIA’s finding that the community-developed proposals met its stringent criteria. It is an important recognition of the entire community and its tireless work to reach this important milestone. We appreciate NTIA’s efficient and thorough review of the transition proposals. In the meantime, ICANN staff and community members continue to plan and prepare for a timely and successful implementation of the proposals. We thank everyone involved for their support and hard work to see the transition through to this point. There is still more work to come, but this moment should serve as a validation of your time and effort in this process. We are one step closer to seeing the transition many of us have been working towards for years, to ensure an open, interoperable Internet for years to come. David A. Olive Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Internet Society comments on NTIA acceptance of IANA Transition and ICANN Accountability Proposals
by Sam Lanfranco June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016

For those interested in the Internet Society's comments on the U.S. Gov't's NTIA acceptance of the IANA transition and ICANN Accountability proposes see: https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2016/06/important-next-s… Posted by: Sam Lanfranco NPOC

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Fwd: [Ianaplan] NTIA found that IANA proposal meets the criteria
by Olévié Kouami June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016

Hi everyone from AIS'16 in Gaborone A great NEWS to share with you Kudos ! Warm regards -Olévié- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marc Blanchet <marc.blanchet(a)viagenie.ca> Date: 2016-06-09 15:33 GMT+01:00 Subject: [Ianaplan] NTIA found that IANA proposal meets the criteria To: "Ianaplan@Ietf. Org" <ianaplan(a)ietf.org> « The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) finds that the IANA Stewardship Transition Proposal developed by the global Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria NTIA set in March 2014. » https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/fact-sheet-ntias-assessment… Regards, Marc. _______________________________________________ Ianaplan mailing list Ianaplan(a)ietf.org https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/ianaplan -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl **Editeur de logiciels de gestion (PGI/ERP) S.I.G.E. (http://www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement) http://www.intic4dev.org <http://www.intic4dev.org> * *Eminent National Expert for the World Summit Award (http://www.wsis-award.org <http://www.wsis-award.org>) * *Secrétaire Général de l'ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)**ICANN - Fellow & Alumni (http://www.icann.org <http://www.icann.org>) - Membre de Internet Society (http://www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo) *(http://www.globalshea.com) *Skype : olevie1 FaceBook : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo*

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NTIA - IANA transition report
by Rudi Vansnick June 9, 2016

June 9, 2016

https://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2016/iana-stewardship-transition-pro… <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2016/iana-stewardship-transition-pro…> WASHINGTON – The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today that the proposal developed by the global Internet multistakeholder community meets the criteria NTIA outlined in March 2014 when it stated its intent to transition the U.S. Government’s stewardship role for the Internet domain name system (DNS) technical functions, known as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions. The announcement marks an important milestone in the U.S. Government’s effort to complete the transition of the Internet’s domain name system and ensure that the Internet remains a platform for innovation, economic growth, and free speech. For the last 18 years, the United States has worked with businesses, technical experts, governments, and civil society groups to establish a multistakeholder, private-sector led system for the global coordination of the DNS. To accomplish this goal, in 1998, NTIA partnered with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), a California-based nonprofit, to transition technical DNS coordination and management functions to the private sector. In 2014, NTIA initiated the final step <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/press-release/2014/ntia-announces-intent-transition…> in the privatization process by asking ICANN to convene global stakeholders to develop a plan to complete the transition away from NTIA’s remaining legacy role. “The Internet’s multistakeholder community has risen to the challenge we gave them to develop a transition proposal that would ensure the Internet’s domain name system will continue to operate as seamlessly as it currently does,” said Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator Lawrence E. Strickling. “The plan developed by the community will strengthen the multistakeholder approach that has helped the Internet to grow and thrive, while maintaining the stability, security, and openness that users across the globe depend on today.” NTIA said the transition proposal must have broad community backing and: Support and enhance the multistakeholder model; Maintain the security, stability, and resiliency of the Internet DNS; Meet the needs and expectations of the global customers and partners of the IANA services; and Maintain the openness of the Internet. In addition, NTIA also said it would not accept a plan that replaced NTIA’s role with a government-led or intergovernmental organization solution. In March 2016, ICANN submitted a proposal that addresses both the technical performance <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/iana-stewardship-transition-pro…> of the IANA functions as well as enhancements to ICANN’s accountability <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/ccwg-accountability-supp-propos…>. The proposal replaces NTIA’s historic stewardship under the IANA functions contract with direct agreements between the operator of the IANA functions and the customers specifying the terms for performance. Among the key provisions to enhance ICANN’s accountability is a proposal to provide the stakeholder community with enumerated community powers that can be enforced against the ICANN Board to ensure that ICANN remains focused on its limited technical mission. Most important, the plan does not replace NTIA’s role with a government-led or intergovernmental organization solution. NTIA, working with other U.S. Government agencies, conducted a thorough review of the Internet community’s proposal <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/2016/iana-stewardship-transition-proposal-a…> to ensure it met the criteria NTIA outlined in its March 2014 announcement. NTIA also evaluated the proposal against relevant internal control principles, as recommended <http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/672055.pdf> by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), and found that the proposal adequately addresses those principles. In addition, an expert panel of corporate governance experts reviewed the ICANN accountability proposal and concluded that it is consistent with the sound principles of good governance. The Internet is a network of networks that operates based on a system of voluntary standards, best practices, cooperation and trust. It has been led for the last two decades by the multistakeholder community, which includes technical experts, businesses, academics, civil society, governments, and other stakeholders who have worked together to solve policy and technical challenges on a consensus basis. Implementation of the transition plan and completion of the transition will help ensure the continued leadership of the private sector in making decisions related to the technical underpinning of the Internet. It also will counter attempts by some foreign governments that have used the U.S. government’s legacy role related to the DNS to argue that governments should control the Internet domain name system. You can find a fact sheet summarizing NTIA’s review of the transition proposal here <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/fact-sheet-ntias-assessment…> as well as Q and A about the transition here <https://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2016/q-and-iana-stewardship-tran…>. Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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