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OARConline 35a Workshop, September 8th, Call for Contributions now open
by Willem Toorop July 5, 2021

July 5, 2021

OARConline 35a will be an online meeting on September 8th 2021 starting at 15:00 UTC. The Programme Committee is seeking contributions from the community. All DNS-related subjects and suggestions for discussion topics are welcome. For inspiration, we provide a non-exhaustive list of ideas: - Deployment: Managing DNS changes and propagation, release process, change management. - Monitoring: Log ingestion pipeline, analytics infrastructure, anomaly detection. - Scaling: Managing service capacity, failovers, disaster recovery. As it is an online workshop, we'd like to encourage brevity; presentations will be 10 or 20 minutes (including time for questions). **Workshop Milestones:** * 30 June 2021 - Submissions open via Indico * 20 July 2021 - Deadline for submission (23:59 UTC) * 27 July 2021 - Initial Contribution list published * 10 August 2021 - Full agenda published * 24 August 2021 - Deadline for slideset submission and Rehearsal * 08 September 2021 - OARConline 35a Workshop The Registration page and details for presentation submission are published at: <https://www.dns-oarc.net/oarc35a> DNS-OARC provides registration fee waivers for the workshop to support those who are part of underrepresented groups at DNS-OARC. See the registration page for details. To allow the Programme Committee to make objective assessments of submissions, so as to ensure the quality of the workshop, submissions SHOULD include slides. Draft slides are acceptable on submission. Additional information for speakers of OARConline 35a: * your talk will be broadcast live and recorded for future reference * your presentation slides will be available for delegates and others to download and refer to, before, during and after the meeting * you will be expected to attend a rehearsal on August 24th. It would be very useful to have your slides (even if draft) ready for this. If you have questions or concerns you can contact the Programme Committee: https://www.dns-oarc.net/oarc/programme via <submissions(a)dns-oarc.net> Willem Toorop, for the DNS-OARC Programme Committee OARC depends on sponsorship to fund its workshops and associated social events. Please contact <sponsor(a)dns-oarc.net> if your organization is interested in becoming a sponsor. (Please note that OARC is run on a non-profit basis, and is not in a position to reimburse expenses or time for speakers at its meetings.)

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Two Updates
by Ozan Sahin July 2, 2021

July 2, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus members, I have two updates to share: 1. ICANN71 Policy Outcomes Report is now available here: https://go.icann.org/outcomes71. The report includes decisions and outcomes from the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. Additionally, it features highlights of the three plenary sessions (Impact of Regulatory Developments on ICANN Policy Topics, ICANN’s Multistakeholder Model within the Internet Governance Ecosystem, and Understanding Reputation Block Lists) at ICANN71 Virtual Policy Forum. 2. A one-month nomination period for Dr. Tarek Kamel Award for Capacity Building opened yesterday. The annual award recognizes ICANN community members for significant efforts in developing capacity in areas related to ICANN’s mission. An RSSAC Caucus member, Ramanou Biaou, became the first recipient of this award last year at ICANN69. You may find further details on this award here<https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/nomination-period-opens-for-…> and submit nominations here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMud3xhi3aMsqz8KtVOYsXpolUFTxxTjY…> by 2 August 2021. Best, Ozan Sahin Policy Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +90 533 641 0007 Skype: ozan.sahin.icann www.icann.org<applewebdata://021EB1F1-F6B6-443A-908F-419605BF3A61/www.icann.org>

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Re: [RSSAC Caucus] FOR REVIEW: Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System
by Steve Sheng June 29, 2021

June 29, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus, The review period for this document has concluded. There are no substantial comments. Liman and staff worked to finalize the document, see attached. This document will be sent to RSSAC for action. Thank you for working on and reviewing this document, and thanks Liman for leading it. Best Steve From: rssac-caucus <rssac-caucus-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 11:14 AM To: "rssac-caucus(a)icann.org" <rssac-caucus(a)icann.org> Subject: [RSSAC Caucus] FOR REVIEW: Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System Dear RSSAC Caucus, During the writing of RSSAC037 the RSSAC identified the key factors for the success of the DNS in general, and the RSS in particular. Eleven guiding principles emerged from the discussions and are listed in RSSAC037. They have been referred to in different contexts often enough that the RSSAC has decided to publish them separately and with additional explanatory text. The Caucus has been working on this since March this year. Through a series of teleconferences iterating through multiple drafts, the RSSAC caucus has provided feedback, edits and suggestions. Today, staff worked with Liman to incorporate all the remaining suggestions and produced a final draft for your review. Please review and provide any last comments you have on this document by close of business Monday 29 June 2021. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PaN5_liBOVuIOEoEIUApY_l25XWsL-xkzbG3db… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/16PaN5_liBOVu…> Best Steve Sheng

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Re: [RSSAC Caucus] [Ext] Re: FINAL RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators
by Steve Sheng June 24, 2021

June 24, 2021

Thanks Duane for the catch. Best Steve On 6/24/21, 5:10 PM, "Wessels, Duane" <dwessels(a)verisign.com> wrote: Hi Steve, FYI the first sentence has a missing space between two words: that could be considered rogueto inform future DW > On Jun 22, 2021, at 8:36 AM, Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org> wrote: > > Caution: This email originated from outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. > > > > Dear RSSAC Caucus, > > Please see attached the final version of the RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators. > > This document will soon be submitted to RSSAC for action. It will be published at the same time with the final version of the principles document. > > I want to thank Ken for leading this work party, caucus members contributing text reviewing the document, and Justin Canton from ICANN Communications copy-editing the draft final report. > > Best > Steve > <RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators.pdf>_______________________________________________ > rssac-caucus mailing list > rssac-caucus(a)icann.org > https://secure-web.cisco.com/14OmPirDojGWWxt-XUuNVFThk9EEqSjcMxKcmZrBqLPTkM… > > _______________________________________________ > By submitting your personal data, you consent to the processing of your personal data for purposes of subscribing to this mailing list accordance with the ICANN Privacy Policy (https://secure-web.cisco.com/1_v6G6oa0s1RV_JVJMwub9QNJudA8YiMe0HD5fzRBe1aPe…) and the website Terms of Service (https://secure-web.cisco.com/1_goFC3NiEixfNY5GokNujCuqdy5kYUgd5T1AGh5Rdpv2K…) You can visit the Mailman link above to change your membership status or configuration, including unsubscribing, setting digest-style delivery or disabling delivery altogether (e.g., for a vacation), and so on.

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FINAL RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators
by Steve Sheng June 24, 2021

June 24, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus, Please see attached the final version of the RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators. This document will soon be submitted to RSSAC for action. It will be published at the same time with the final version of the principles document. I want to thank Ken for leading this work party, caucus members contributing text reviewing the document, and Justin Canton from ICANN Communications copy-editing the draft final report. Best Steve

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FOR REVIEW: Principles Guiding the Operation of the Public Root Server System
by Steve Sheng June 22, 2021

June 22, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus, During the writing of RSSAC037 the RSSAC identified the key factors for the success of the DNS in general, and the RSS in particular. Eleven guiding principles emerged from the discussions and are listed in RSSAC037. They have been referred to in different contexts often enough that the RSSAC has decided to publish them separately and with additional explanatory text. The Caucus has been working on this since March this year. Through a series of teleconferences iterating through multiple drafts, the RSSAC caucus has provided feedback, edits and suggestions. Today, staff worked with Liman to incorporate all the remaining suggestions and produced a final draft for your review. Please review and provide any last comments you have on this document by close of business Monday 29 June 2021. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16PaN5_liBOVuIOEoEIUApY_l25XWsL-xkzbG3db… Best Steve Sheng

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REMINDER: RSSAC Caucus Local Perspective Tool WP Teleconference #15 | Tuesday, 15 June | 14:30-15:30 UTC
by Ozan Sahin June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

***REMINDER*** Topic: RSSAC Caucus Local Perspective Tool WP Call #15 Time: Jun 15, 2021 02:30 PM Universal Time UTC Work party wiki space: https://community.icann.org/x/gInsBw Work party Google document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11slZDTqrcwTwywpbi3JwHuU_FoaoN54u0f3B2UF… ICANN71 Session Page: https://71.schedule.icann.org/meetings/w6BYfgtJuebc35yvv Join Zoom Meeting Zoom Link: https://icann.zoom.us/j/94908502021?pwd=ME0yRWFSb2UwWCtjNEp5a2JhZWltdz09 Zoom Session ID: 949 0850 2021 Zoom Session Passcode: HTz*P&Vs10 Zoom International Dial-In Numbers: https://icann.zoom.us/u/ac7B9lqBOD Zoom Phone Passcode: 448 283 9021

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Local Perspective Work Party: Data repository description and recommendations
by Ken Renard June 12, 2021

June 12, 2021

In preparation for the local perspective tool work party meeting on 15 June, please review the latest version of the document (link below). Specifically, section 5 (Data Repository) and Section 6, Recommendation 2(alt) which have been re-written with additional details. Please make comments or suggestions in the document, on the caucus mail list, or discuss them during the call on the 15th. Your input is appreciated! We will finalize these 2 sections of the document on the 15th and the entire document will then go to final caucus review. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11slZDTqrcwTwywpbi3JwHuU_FoaoN54u0f3B2UF… Thank you! -Ken Renard

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Re: [RSSAC Caucus] Nomination Period: RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee
by Ozan Sahin June 3, 2021

June 3, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, This is a reminder on the close of the nomination period for the outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom). So far we have received a self-nomination from Amir Qayyum. Amir’s nomination has been supported by Abdulkarim Oloyede, Alejandro Acosta, and Warren Kumari. The nomination period will close at 23:59 UTC on 27 May 2021. Best, Ozan Sahin Policy Specialist Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Mobile: +90 533 641 0007 Skype: ozan.sahin.icann www.icann.org<applewebdata://021EB1F1-F6B6-443A-908F-419605BF3A61/www.icann.org> From: rssac-caucus <rssac-caucus-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Ozan Sahin <ozan.sahin(a)icann.org> Date: 28 April 2021 Wednesday 19:59 To: "rssac-caucus(a)icann.org" <rssac-caucus(a)icann.org> Subject: [RSSAC Caucus] Nomination Period: RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee Dear RSSAC Caucus Members, It is time to begin the selection process for the Outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the 2022 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom), in anticipation of a request from the ICANN NomCom Operations Team to submit the name of the RSSAC Liaison to the 2022 ICANN NomCom by mid-June 2021. The role is a one-year term beginning at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting to be held during ICANN72. Please refer to this page<https://www.icann.org/nomcom2021> for more information about the Nominating Committee. I have also copied below the relevant sections from “RSSAC000v5: Operational Procedures” for your reference. With this notice, a one-month nomination period via this distribution list is now open. Nominations or self-nominations will be accepted and require a second. Nominees must then accept or decline their nomination and may provide a statement with more context for their decision. The nomination period will close at 23:59 UTC on 27 May 2021. The RSSAC will then consider the slate of candidates at its 1 June teleconference. As you may recall, the RSSAC appointed Amir Qayyum to this role in 2019 (for service in 2020 ICANN NomCom) and 2020 (for service in 2021 ICANN NomCom). Amir’s term will expire by ICANN72, the Annual General Meeting. Amir is eligible for re-appointment as per the RSSAC Operational Procedures. The RSSAC Leadership appreciates your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact the RSSAC Chair and Vice Chair or support staff with any questions or concerns. Best, Ozan Sahin on behalf of Fred Baker, RSSAC Chair Brad Verd, RSSAC Vice Chair 1.2.8.6 Outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee The outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee is specified in the ICANN Bylaws. The term for the outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee shall be one year. A person may only serve for three consecutive terms. The eligibility status for a previous liaison is reset one year after having stepped down. The RSSAC must elect the outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee according to the outgoing RSSAC liaisons election procedure (Section 1.2.8.9) from the members of the RSSAC Caucus. The outgoing RSSAC Liaison to the ICANN Nominating Committee acts as a conduit between the RSSAC and the ICANN Nominating Committee reporting on matters that need to be coordinated or communicated between the two bodies. The role requires discretion, management skills, and considerable time commitment. 1.2.8.9 Outgoing RSSAC Liaisons Election Procedure One month prior to each election, qualified nominees will be accepted for the outgoing liaison position and announced on the RSSAC distribution list. During the meeting that includes election of an outgoing liaison position on its announced agenda, additional nominations will be accepted, and all nominees will indicate their intentions: to accept or to decline their nomination. In the event that only one candidate is standing for election, the RSSAC may elect the new outgoing liaison by acclamation. In the event that two or more candidates are standing for election, the RSSAC Chair will call for a vote. Members will indicate their selection. A simple majority (half plus one) of the voting members will establish the new liaison. In the event a simple majority is not achieved due to having more than two nominees, the nominee with the least number of votes is eliminated and the voting is repeated with the reduced slate of names. The process is repeated until a nominee achieves a simple majority. In the event of a tie, a runoff election will occur with members indicating their selection. In the event of a second tie, the floor will be opened for discussion followed by a new vote with the simple majority designating the new liaison. The RSSAC Chair will forward the name of the outgoing liaison-elect to the reciprocating body. If a vacancy exists in an outgoing liaison role, the RSSAC will elect a new outgoing liaison through this process.

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Re: [RSSAC Caucus] FOR REVIEW: DRAFT FINAL RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators
by Steve Sheng June 2, 2021

June 2, 2021

Dear RSSAC Caucus, The review period for the draft final document is now closed. Ken and I met and addressed all the comments received. The final version pending copy-edits is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XS2dIl_Sv1f7e4pA19QHnHEmLgRSkgEI2-zD7Tp…. The redline (in PDF format) version highlighting the changes from the draft final version to the final version is attached. This document now enters the 48 HOUR LAST CALL phase. If you have any last comments of the document, please respond to this email by end of day Tuesday 1 June, with the page, paragraph and sentence you wish to comment, and your proposed new text. Best Steve From: rssac-caucus <rssac-caucus-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 9:41 AM To: "rssac-caucus(a)icann.org" <rssac-caucus(a)icann.org> Subject: [RSSAC Caucus] FOR REVIEW: DRAFT FINAL RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators Dear RSSAC Caucus, Thank you for your review of the initial draft RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators. The WP met a few times, considered, and addressed all the comments received. The WP Chair, Ken, would like this document to be circulated to the caucus for a final review. Please provide any last comments you have on this document by close of business Tuesday 25 May, 2021. The google doc is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XS2dIl_Sv1f7e4pA19QHnHEmLgRSkgEI2-zD7Tp… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1XS2dIl_Sv1f7…> A redline version showing the changes from the initial draft is also attached to this email for easy comparison. Best Steve Sheng From: rssac-caucus <rssac-caucus-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Steve Sheng <steve.sheng(a)icann.org> Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11:04 AM To: "rssac-caucus(a)icann.org" <rssac-caucus(a)icann.org> Subject: [RSSAC Caucus] FOR REVIEW: DRAFT RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators Dear RSSAC Caucus, On behalf of Ken Renard, please see included (and attached) for your review the draft RSSAC Advisory on Rogue DNS Root Server Operators. Given the evolution of root server system (RSS) governance, this document aims to inform future RSS governance bodies on the types of root server operator (RSO) activity that might be considered rogue and the risks that these activities may pose to the Internet community. The PDF version is attached to this email. The google doc link for the document is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XS2dIl_Sv1f7e4pA19QHnHEmLgRSkgEI2-zD7Tp… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1XS2dIl_Sv1f7…> Please kindly review and provide your feedback by Monday 19 April. Best Steve Sheng

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