Hi all - last Thursday we had a registrars only call to discuss our "wish list" to send to the registries with regard to EPP transition. The conversation included more generally the question of registry-registrar relations and we came up with a somewhat broader list. I would like to communicate it now to the registries. Please see below and send me any comments today. I will send the final list to the registries tomorrow. * com/net registries should remain thin after transition; * registries should conduct an OT&E environment prior to initiating a transition period * registries should sync up their business rules as much as possible (e.g., whois fields) * a 3rd party should validate that the registries have synced the rules prior to initiating a transition period * transition processes should be the same or as similar as possible * RRP-EPP transitions should allow for legacy registrations until transitions are completed and checked in order not to turn off registration/renewals * the transition should be as long as possible, at least through Q1 2005 * com/net transition should allow for an additional year beyond BONI * the registries should not require auth codes for transfers until all transition periods are done * an implementation committee that includes registrars should be established * there should be a standardization of maintenance notices and other types of notices and reports * registrars should be able to electronically query registries about their balances * registries should provide a list of recommended developers for reference by registrars that need consultants Elana Broitman Register.com 575 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Phone (212) 798-9215
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