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Cancellation IRT 4 June & upcoming topics
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 31, 2024

May 31, 2024

Dear IRT members, We would like to inform you that IRT meeting #46<https://community.icann.org/x/t4BREw> is canceled. We will discuss Terms and Conditions in Kigali or shortly after. We will finalize the agenda for meetings 47<https://community.icann.org/x/voBAEw>, 48<https://community.icann.org/x/xYBAEw> and 49<https://community.icann.org/x/zIBAEw>, which will be held during ICANN80, on Sunday 9 June, after the Board workshop in Kigali. Here is the list of topics in the pipeline for June: * Predictability (cont’d) * Application Queuing (cont’d) * Application Assessed in Rounds (cont’d) * Background Screening * Application Fees * Terms and Conditions We will make the materials available as soon as practical. Thank you for your patience! Best regards, Elisa

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #45 | 28 May 2024
by Renate De Wulf May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #45 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/roBREw>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/subpro-irt/> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/pQM5Dg>. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #45 | 28 May 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #45 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 28 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/28shc8cy>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/roBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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RSP fee
by Rubens Kuhl May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Having heard the RSP fee part of the May 21st meeting, I have to say I’m appalled by the proposed USD 92k RSP evaluation fee. Currently, the evaluation fee for a fully new, not known, RSP for 2012 gTLDs is USD 14,300. Source: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/msa-change-guide-15dec21-en.pdf So if the RSP fee for 2026+ gTLDs is USD 92,000, this means that the self-regulating ICANN model is establishing a significant barrier of entry for new entrants to the gTLD market, which could raise anti-trust concerns with competition authorities. BTW, consultations from other Global South RSPs already indicate that we will have less, or none, such RSPs. And since there is no ASP for RSPs, we will likely cause ASP to fail again since ASP only provides for initial costs, and the running costs will be strongly-tied to the availability of RSPs willing to provide cheaper than usual services. Rubens

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #45 | 28 May 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #45 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 28 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/28shc8cy>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/roBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Status update on the new gTLD Program: Next Round is available
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 27, 2024

May 27, 2024

Dear all, Please note that the Pre-ICANN80 status update on the new gTLD Program: Next Round is now available for download: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/status-update-new-gtld-program-…. A prep week session will take place on Tuesday 28 May at 18.00 UTC (see https://icann80.sched.com/event/1daZG/new-gtld-program-next-round-implement…) Best regards, Renate

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #44 | 23 May 2024
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #44 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 23 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00 UTC are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/poBREw>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/subpro-irt/> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/pQM5Dg>. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #44 | 23 May 2024, 14:00-15:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #44 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 23 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/bddtsmc9>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/poBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Awarding of Similar Strings to Same Entity operating prior TLD - Topic 24
by Anne ICANN May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

Lars and Elisa, Regarding the section of the draft AGB shown below from Topic 24, could you please point me to the specific policy Recommendation that results in the conclusion that the only exception to the String Similarity ban on a subsequent application proceeding for a similar string is the Same Entity and RZ-LGR classified Variant determination? In other words, which PDP Policy Recommendation states that a similar string applied for by the same entity prior holder may not proceed unless the newly-applied for similar string is listed as an RZ-LGR variant? Was it formally deliberated on and determined in policy work that a similar string should not be awarded to the same entity operating a previously-awarded TLD unless the new similar string is a "variant"? Or are we saying that this question of a new application for a similar string to a previously-awarded TLD made by the "same entity" has not, in fact, been directly deliberated and addressed in policy work? (As you can imagine, this relates to the GNSO Council's recent request for an Issues Report in relation to the diacritics issues.) The AGB draft language re the only exception appears below. Thank you, Anne 1.4.1. Strings Similar With Existing gTLDs or their Variant Strings If any applied-for gTLD string or any of its variant strings is found to be Similar to any of the existing gTLDs or any of their variant strings, the gTLD application will not be able to proceed. *The exception is when the applied-for gTLD string is part of the same variant-strings-set as the existing gTLD it was found * *Similar to, and the applicant is the same registry operator, then the application can proceed with evaluation (as a variant gTLD). * Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #44 | 23 May 2024, 14:00-15:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #44 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 23 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/bddtsmc9>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/poBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #49 | 13 June 2024, 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT | ICANN80
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #49 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 13 June 2024 at 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT [local time<https://tinyurl.com/yzp335w8>] during ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here<https://icann80.sched.com/>, and the agenda here<https://community.icann.org/x/zIBAEw>. More information on ICANN80 can be found here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann80/>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #48 | 12 June 2024, 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT | ICANN80
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #48 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 12 June 2024 at 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT [local time<https://tinyurl.com/5d8wszjj>] during ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here<https://icann80.sched.com/>, and the agenda here<https://community.icann.org/x/xYBAEw>. More information on ICANN80 can be found here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann80/>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #47 | 10 June 2024, 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT | ICANN80
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #47 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 10 June 2024 at 07:00-08:15 UTC / 09:00-10:15 CAT [local time<https://tinyurl.com/3v6k27fx>] during ICANN80 in Kigali, Rwanda, in a hybrid format. Up-to-date information on the session will be published here<https://icann80.sched.com/>, and the agenda here<https://community.icann.org/x/voBAEw>. More information on ICANN80 can be found here<https://meetings.icann.org/en/meetings/icann80/>. Before the meeting, please ensure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. In addition, we would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Please let us know ahead of time should you be unable to attend the meeting. A recording will be made available. We remain at your disposal should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #43 | 21 May 2024
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #43 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at 20:00-21:00 UTC are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/nYBREw>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/subpro-irt/> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/pQM5Dg>. Best regards, Renate

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For your input: Updated RSP Handbook
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear IRT members, As discussed during yesterday’s IRT meeting<https://community.icann.org/x/nYBREw>, we have updated the language of the RSP Handbook based on the Public Comments received. Should you have any input, it would be appreciated if you could share it with the list or comment directly on the language<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SkG7L-RJ9ht7TzrHJnLGYN9DZPCvVNGyhM7hUCl…> by 28 May 2024. A pdf version<https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=324108445&preview=…> of the document as well as the redline version<https://community.icann.org/display/SPIR/1.+Working+Documents?preview=/3154…> are published on the IRT workspace. As a reminder, we will continue going through the language during the IRT meeting<https://community.icann.org/x/roBREw> on 28 May at 13:00 UTC. Thank you very much in advance. Best regards, Elisa

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #43 | 21 May 2024, 20:00-21:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #43 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 21 May 2024 at 20:00-21:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/y47tcxh9>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/nYBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #43 | 21 May 2024, 20:00-21:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #43 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 21 May 2024 at 20:00-21:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/y47tcxh9>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/nYBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #42 | 16 May 2024
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #42 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/kIBREw>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/subpro-irt/> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/pQM5Dg>. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #42 | 16 May 2024, 19:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 17, 2024

May 17, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #42 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 16 May 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/55hj6rnr>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/kIBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #42 | 16 May 2024, 19:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #42 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 16 May 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/55hj6rnr>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/kIBREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #56 | 18 July 2024, 19:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #56 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 18 July 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/4nkus2b6>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/04EEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #55 | 16 July 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #55 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 16 July 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/3jcshxbm>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/y4EEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #54 | 11 July 2024, 19:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #54 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 11 July 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/njmef4a3>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/woEEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #53 | 9 July 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #53 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 9 July 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/yz255fmb>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/u4EEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #52 | 2 July 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #52 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 2 July 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/mur4njxs>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/tIEEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #51 | 27 June 2024, 19:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #51 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 27 June 2024 at 19:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/3vbsr6yx>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/rYEEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #50 | 25 June 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC (with correct links)
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #50 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 June 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/2s4y6ch6>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/poEEF>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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SubPro IRT Meeting #50 | 25 June 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #50 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 25 June 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time]. The agenda can be consulted here. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #41 | 14 May 2024
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 15, 2024

May 15, 2024

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #41 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 14 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/h4BREw>. These include: * Attendance * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) For additional information, you may consult the mailing list archives<https://mm.icann.org/pipermail/subpro-irt/> and the main wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/pQM5Dg>. Best regards, Renate

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #41 | 14 May 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #41 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 14 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/2v22t2ha>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/h4BREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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Re: [SubPro-IRT] AGB final drafts
by Elisa Busetto May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Hi Susan, Thanks for reaching out. I’ve changed the permissions – please let me know of any issues. Best, Elisa From: SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt-bounces(a)icann.org> on behalf of Susan Payne <susan.payne(a)comlaude.com> Date: Friday, 10 May 2024 at 15:46 To: Next Round Policy Implementation <NextRound_PolicyImplementation(a)icann.org>, "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: Re: [SubPro-IRT] AGB final drafts Hi Elisa Some of my constituency have said they cannot access these drafts. Could you please change the permissions so that the wider community can view? Many thanks Susan Susan Payne Head of Legal Policy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 255 [cid:image001.png@01DAA546.B3DBEF40] <https://comlaude.com/> Follow us on Linkedin<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAGVfAADw_RQA0> and YouTube<https://t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAGVfAADw_RQA0> From: SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt-bounces(a)icann.org> On Behalf Of Next Round Policy Implementation Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:05 AM To: subpro-irt(a)icann.org Subject: [SubPro-IRT] AGB final drafts Dear IRT members, This is to inform you that we now consider the language for the following topics ready to go out for public comment: * [Topic 23]: Closed Generics<https://docs.google.com/document/d/172vGGLUoU0eUO4YT2EavzzIXM-3ZaWfy0Ha80lN…> * Topic 24: String Similarity Evaluations<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18N3fmL8cJrx4h6yd7A-uFzS60tBSqeEGynxxVLw…> (subject to IDN EPDP Ph1 recommendations Board’s approval) * Topic 33: Dispute Resolution Procedures After Delegation<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Fh-bhVlemNwIpFQE8ov5v5Fjlzjms6LZ8Loga2…> * Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZA7yHGirOWhJ4tVpYWd_BdeKCr8MXVMD6h6aBDm…> Should you have any concerns, please do not leave comments in the documents but raise them on list. As a reminder, the next public comment proceeding will be held in September this year. Best regards, Elisa ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. They may not be disclosed, used by or copied in any way by anyone other than the intended recipient. If you have received this message in error, please return it to the sender (deleting the body of the email and attachments in your reply) and immediately and permanently delete it. Please note that Com Laude Group Limited (the “Com Laude Group”) does not accept any responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan or otherwise check this email and any attachments. The Com Laude Group does not accept liability for statements which are clearly the sender's own and not made on behalf of the group or one of its member entities. The Com Laude Group is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number 10689074 and registered office at 30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England. The Com Laude Group includes Nom-IQ Limited t/a Com Laude, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 5047655 and registered office at 30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Valideus Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 6181291 and registered office at 30 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HN England; Demys Limited, a company registered in Scotland with company number SC197176 and registered office at 15 William Street, South West Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 7LL Scotland; Consonum, Inc. dba Com Laude USA and Valideus USA, a corporation incorporated in the State of Washington and principal office address at Suite 332, Securities Building, 1904 Third Ave, Seattle, WA 98101; Com Laude (Japan) Corporation, a company registered in Japan with company number 0100-01-190853 and registered office at 1-3-21 Shinkawa, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0033, Japan; Com Laude Domain ESP S.L.U., a company registered in Spain and registered office address at Calle Barcas 2, 2, Valencia, 46002, Spain. For further information see www.comlaude.com<https://comlaude.com/>

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Updated language
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024

Dear IRT members, During the meeting tomorrow, 14 May at 13:00 UTC, we will go through the redlines in the following documents, which we have updated based on the public comments received. * Predictability Framework<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Qs19Cj3Q5DK8pXfqw37aDa7a3RtI9wTNU0n7Sa…> * Applicant Freedom of Expression<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jHy_jHjfLsgZqEng8FtJZBg9TRwGUaB4GB1ZaUS…> * Reserved and Blocked Names<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QKl0THzK_o8V0dvvAcX4iy3axVl8TraO8GysJEE…> * Geographic Names<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IfVNw6KOxKEmvn9Kibq7WVdP8inyLk71ZLoTdHt…> The documents are also published on the meeting page<https://community.icann.org/x/h4BREw>. Best, Elisa

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #41 | 14 May 2024, 13:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 13, 2024

May 13, 2024

Dear All, Meeting #41 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 14 May 2024 at 13:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/2v22t2ha>]. The agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/h4BREw>. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior<https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/expected-standards-2016-06-28-en>. We would like to remind participants that to ensure transparency of participation in ICANN's multistakeholder model, we ask that you sign in to Zoom sessions using your full name. For example, First Name and Last Name or Surname. You may be removed from the session if you do not sign in using your full name. Zoom information: Join the Zoom Webinar directly (recommended): https://icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0RnNtRXkyNXJFZW9vdTEzZz09 Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: DQ#0L.9x5e Zoom Audio only: One tap mobile +13462487799,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (Houston) +16699006833,,97063459905#,,,,*5806401747# US (San Jose) Dial in directly with your local number: https://icann.zoom.us/u/abQbe1ODs Meeting ID: 970 6345 9905 Passcode: 5806401747 Should you be unable to attend the meeting, please let us know in advance. A recording will be made available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. Best regards, Renate

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AGB final drafts
by Next Round Policy Implementation May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024

Dear IRT members, This is to inform you that we now consider the language for the following topics ready to go out for public comment: * [Topic 23]: Closed Generics<https://docs.google.com/document/d/172vGGLUoU0eUO4YT2EavzzIXM-3ZaWfy0Ha80lN…> * Topic 24: String Similarity Evaluations<https://docs.google.com/document/d/18N3fmL8cJrx4h6yd7A-uFzS60tBSqeEGynxxVLw…> (subject to IDN EPDP Ph1 recommendations Board’s approval) * Topic 33: Dispute Resolution Procedures After Delegation<https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Fh-bhVlemNwIpFQE8ov5v5Fjlzjms6LZ8Loga2…> * Root Zone Label Generation Rules<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZA7yHGirOWhJ4tVpYWd_BdeKCr8MXVMD6h6aBDm…> Should you have any concerns, please do not leave comments in the documents but raise them on list. As a reminder, the next public comment proceeding will be held in September this year. Best regards, Elisa

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Next IRT Meeting
by Anne ICANN May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

Elisa, Just to try to confirm, the next IRT meeting I have on my calendar is for May 14. Is that correct? Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2024 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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RySG Applicant Decisions and Milestones Input & ICANN org Response
by Elisa Busetto May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

Dear IRT members, In the ICANN78 Policy Outcomes Report<https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/meetings/icann78-policy-outcome-r…>, it was noted that “[a]s information for the ICANN Board, the CPH can prepare a list of the decisions and work that need to be done by a potential applicant”. In this context, we would like to inform you that on 29 February 2024 the RySG shared with ICANN org a letter<https://community.icann.org/display/SPIR/Reference+Material?preview=/238617…> outlining the “list of the decisions that potential new gTLD applicants need to make in determining whether of not to apply for a new gTLD”, to which ICANN org responded<https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/238617519/Response%20to%20…> on 23 April 2024. Best regards, Elisa

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Next Round Website Launched
by Lars Hoffmann May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024

Dear IRT members, Happy 1 May! I wanted to make sure you’ve caught Marika’s blog on the launch of the new website: https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-launches-new-gtld-program-webs…. Best wishes Lars

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