Dear Kim, Please see below a response from our Director of Security Operations: Alice, By all public estimates, the physical risks to Singapore from radiation leakage in Japan are negligible. Singapore lies 3500 miles away from the effected zone. The prevailing wind and sea currents flow North East from Japan and not toward Malaysia. Even in the unlikely event that any radioactive plume reaches Singapore, the impact would be inconsequential due to the dispersion / dilution of the contaminants carried over the long distance. Current advisories issued by international and regional security firms are basically limited to “avoid travel to Japan” and despite rumors - no health risks to Singaporean residents from contaminated air, rain, sea water, seafood, etc have been substantiated. Health officials in SG are monitoring this situation closely. Please refer those wishing more info to: http://www.gov.sg/government/web/content/govsg/classic/news/no+change+in+ass... http://www.gov.sg/government/web/content/govsg/classic/subsite/japan+earthqu... ------- Geoff Geoff Bickers Director of Security Operations, ICANN From: "Kim G. von Arx" <kim@vonarx.ca<mailto:kim@vonarx.ca>> Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 07:51:37 -0700 To: Kathy Kleiman <kKleiman@pir.org<mailto:kKleiman@pir.org>> Cc: Alice Jansen <alice.jansen@icann.org<mailto:alice.jansen@icann.org>>, RT4 WHOIS <rt4-whois@icann.org<mailto:rt4-whois@icann.org>> Subject: Re: [Rt4-whois] Agenda - Please review I would like to raise one point of concern wrt our Singapore meeting in June. As I am sure all know about the increased difficulties that Japan is facing currently with respect to the nuclear leakages, I would like to raise that matter and hear from ICANN what its view is on holding the meeting in Singapore considering its relative geographic closeness to Japan Thanks. Kim __________________________________ kim@vonarx.ca<mailto:kim@vonarx.ca> +1 (613) 286-4445 "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars..." On 13 Apr 2011, at 10:41, Kathy Kleiman wrote: Hi All, Great on the changes – additions and rearrangements. So glad Sharon can join us on this call. Best, Kathy From: rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org<mailto:rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org> [mailto:rt4-whois-bounces@icann.org] On Behalf Of Alice Jansen Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 4:44 AM To: RT4 WHOIS Subject: [Rt4-whois] Agenda - Please review Dear Review Team Members, Kindly note that an additional item has been added to today's agenda and that the order of business has changed: 1. Time allocation and outreach for Singapore (including discussion on law enforcement workshop) 2. Review the amended report outline (circulated by Emily) 3. Discuss Peter's issues paper 4. Review the RFP for focus groups (Susan, Bill, Lynn to present) 5. Discussion of Applicable Laws “Quick Study” (Kathy) Thank you, Kind regards Alice _______________________________________________ Rt4-whois mailing list Rt4-whois@icann.org<mailto:Rt4-whois@icann.org> https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/rt4-whois