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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Dear All, Meeting #172 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 16 December 2025 at 19:00-20:30 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/52sn2fkx__;!!PtGJab4!9nDChTN…>]. The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RQB…>. 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>, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…> and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/adopted-icann-community-partici…>. 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 [icann.zoom.us]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann.zoom.us/j/97063459905?pwd=VUVsd0J0…> 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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ASP Application Submission Deadline Totals
by Samantha Mancia Dec. 19, 2025

Dec. 19, 2025

Greetings IRT members, As you may be aware, today was the application deadline for the Applicant Support Program (ASP). This represents a huge milestone for the program and one we couldn’t have reached without the contributions and advocacy of IRT members over the past 2+ years. We’re happy to report that the final number of applications submitted is 75. Of these, 1 has conditionally qualified for support and 2 have fully qualified for support. [cid:image001.png@01DC710D.FD491150] Applications are distributed across the ICANN regions as follows (does not include withdrawn applications): * Africa: 10 * APAC: 38 * Europe: 6 * LAC: 1 * N. America: 20 [cid:image002.png@01DC710D.FD491150] These results represent a significant achievement and progress from the 2012 ASP which received a total of 3 applications, 1 of which qualified for support. The enhancements we implemented in the ASP, based on policy recommendations and in consultation with the community, have resulted in a marked improvement towards the program’s goal of fostering diversity, encouraging competition, and enhancing the utility of the DNS. It is important to note as well that the ASP is intended to undergo continuous improvement, and that future iterations of the program will benefit from the data and lessons learned gained from the 2026 round. As a part of this effort, we are implementing continuous monitoring and evaluation in line with GNSO Guidance Process recommendations, and will continue to collect data throughout the lifecycle of the New gTLD Program and beyond. For more information on this undertaking, see our recent IRT presentation<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/581140481/2025…>. Over the coming months, we will work to process the remaining applications in advance of the opening of the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round application submission period. During this time, we will continue to update the statistics on the ASP website<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/stats> monthly with results as we receive them, and will provide updates to the community. Many thanks once again to everyone in the ICANN community who contributed to getting us to this significant milestone (especially the ASP IRT Sub-Track!). Kind Regards, Samantha Mancia, on behalf of the ASP team New gTLD Program Manager Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Office Telephone: +1 310 301 5800 www.icann.org<http://www.icann.org>

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HTML version of AGB now live
by Jared Erwin Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The HTML version of the AGB is now live. You can find it on this page here: https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/agb. Direct link: https://newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org/en/2-preamble.html Thank you, Jared

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Proposed Updates to the Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements Open for Public Comment
by Jared Erwin Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The proposed updates to the TMCH requirements are now open for public comment. Please see here: https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/proposed-updates-to-the-…. Thank you, Jared -- Jared Erwin Senior Director, New gTLD Program Global Domains & Strategy Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) jared.erwin(a)icann.org<mailto:jared.erwin@icann.org>

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DRSP Rules
by Elisa Busetto Dec. 18, 2025

Dec. 18, 2025

Dear all, Please note that the DRSP Rules were posted just before the publication of the Guidebook: * String Confusion objections: https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/sco/ * Legal Rights objections: https://www.wipo.int/amc/en/domains/lro/ * Community and Limited Public Interest objections: https://iccwbo.org/dispute-resolution/dispute-resolution-services/adr/icann… The links are included in the Guidebook. Best regards, Elisa

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Community Priority Evaluation - Cost
by Anne ICANN Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Hi Jared, Could you please remind us of where the figures ended up on the cost of Community Priority Evaluation? I think the RFP went out in August? Is this number going to be published in the AGB? Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Ext] pedantic question re next round dates
by Jared Erwin Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Hi Karen, Thank you for the question and sorry again for the delay in responding. I’m adding the full IRT for transparency since we discussed it on the call yesterday. I spoke with the team, and the exact dates of Reveal and String Confirmation Days will be determined once the application submission period closes (12 August 2026), as the number of applications received will have an impact on processing times and the exact timing of those Days. We are aware of the ICANN86 dates (and the timing of subsequent milestones) and will do our best to take those into account as we plan those Days. Thank you again. Best, Jared From: Karen Day <karen(a)elstermcgrady.com> Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:46 To: Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org>, Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] pedantic question re next round dates Hi guys! I was just calendaring out the next year now that we have our application window, and it looks like String Confirmation Day (if all goes to plan and there's no extension of the admin check period) would likely fall during the Oman AGM next October. Would that be something that could happen or would ICANN push it so that the clock on all the objection periods wouldn't start right in the middle of a meeting? Just curios and I definitely know enough to put everything down in erasable ink ;-) Cheers! Karen [cid:image001.png@01DC6F38.334369E0] Karen L. Day DNS Industry Advisor Elster & McGrady LLC Phone: +1 (984) 335-4067 Email: karen(a)elstermcgrady.com www.elstermcgrady.com [elstermcgrady.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.elstermcgrady.com/__;!!PtGJab4!_l2pDP…>

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AGB in now LIVE!
by Lars Hoffmann Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear all, Congratulations are in order – the AGB has formally published!! Please see the press release here: https://www.icann.org/resources/press-material/release-2025-12-16-en This is a huge moment and the culmination of thousands of hours of combined staff and volunteer time. It has been an absolute pleasure working with everyone over the past 2.5 years to get us to this point. A big thank you to everyone for being part of this amazing IRT and getting us to this point. Very best. Lars PS: the HTLM version will be published no later than Friday this week. We will share a link here once it goes online.

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #172 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/RQB0K>. These include: * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) * Attendance 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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Re: [Ext] Question - TMCH
by Lars Hoffmann Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

Adding the IRT mailing list. Thank you, Kathy. Here is the link to the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rDcaY1nPkfwcHpuhI74OY13rp5g99iI2/edit Best wishes. Lars From: Kathy Kleiman <Kathy(a)KathyKleiman.com> Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 at 10:09 To: Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Question - TMCH Hi Lars, I think we are on a deadline today for TMCH changes/review. Is that right? Could you kindly point me to the right email or date to review it? I've been on a long bit of travel for a workshop and speaking. Hoping your holiday season is fun! Best and tx, Kathy On 12/9/2025 11:53 AM, Lars Hoffmann via SubPro-IRT wrote: Dear IRT members, For Thursday’s call (11 December, 10:00 UTC), we have the following agenda items 1. Welcome and SOI 2. Surplus/Deficit Discussion (see attached paper) 3. AGB Updates 4. AOB Attached you find a paper outlining ICANN’s approach to the surplus/deficit issue. Feel free to review before the call and share any thoughts, questions etc. on-list. Please note, as mentioned today’s call, the Name Collision procedures will now be covered on a yet-to-be-scheduled call on Tuesday 16 December 2025. Thank you all and best wishes, Lars _______________________________________________ SubPro-IRT mailing list -- subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org> To unsubscribe send an email to subpro-irt-leave(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt-leave@icann.org> _______________________________________________ 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://www.icann.org/privacy/policy) and the website Terms of Service (https://www.icann.org/privacy/tos) 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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