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Community Input & Dispute Resolution
by Lars Hoffmann May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

Dear IRT members, Please see here the redline for the Community Input and Dispute Resolution language: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HK37AMl3VtfmhzPSoiidyqMYRrKzNRCYArbp7A… Please note, this topic includes language on: * Application Comments * GAC early warning * GAC advice * Singular/Plural notification * Objections * Standing * Filing and Processing * Appeals If you’d like to provide further input, please use the comment function on the google document. At this time, we have not more discussion on this topic scheduled. Very best. Lars

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Updated Topic 9 AGB Text: PICs/RVCs/Community Registration Policies
by Ariel Liang May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

Dear IRT Members, Please find here the updated Topic 9 AGB text in preparation for our call on 8 May. * Clean version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v150Usag-3uYRH2e8pSjWa49k9nWcytM963JSTM… - heading=h.ri1736pcfxf1<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v150Usag-3uYRH2e8pSjWa49k9nWcytM963JSTM…> * Redline version (compared to the version published for Public Comment – see v05_2025-05-08): https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112200175/1.+W… - :~:text=Proposed AGB Language_v05_2025-05-08 %5BRedlines%5D.pdf<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112200175/1.+W…> Please note that the updates reflect input received from public comments, which we discussed during the 16 April<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112203289/2025…> meeting. In addition, there are substantive updates for footnote 11 (pp.10-11), Section 3.2.4 (pp.15), footnote 13 (p.16), and first paragraph of Section 4 and footnote 19 (p.21). These updates intend to address input from the IRT during our 16 April meeting. Look forward to our discussion next week! Best Regards, Ariel

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Implementation of Sub Pro Final Report Recommendation 36.4
by Anne ICANN May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Hi Karla, Susan and I will need to meet the Council deadline of May 5 to get the issue of implementation of Recommendation 36.4 on the agenda. Accordingly, we need your redline of this section in the existing Base Registry RA and explanation of the ICANN Org position on this language no later than* May 2* since we will need to provide a cover memo to Leadership. It may be best to copy the full IRT on your response, but we leave that to your discretion. Thank you, Anne and Susan Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Base RA redline
by Anne ICANN May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Hi Karla, Do we currently have a link to the entire Base RA redline as previously requested? Will the Base RA language be going out for public comment at the same time as the draft AGB in its entirety? How long with the public comment period be? Thank you, Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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SubPro IRT Meeting #133 Follow Up - ASP Support Plan
by Samantha Mancia April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear IRT members, I hope you are all well. We are reaching out to follow up on several questions posed during the recent SubPro IRT Meeting #133<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/180879361/2025…> regarding the ASP support plan. In our last ASP IRT Sub-Track call we provided an update on the professional service providers who have volunteered to provide pro bono services and mentorship and where those numbers currently stand. The good news is that we have great coverage so far. You can find more information in the deck and recording from that meeting here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/204242945/2025…>. We also have some planned next steps around pro bono service providers such as: * publishing the list once the first ASP applicants complete the evaluation process (which we expect will occur within the next few months) or sooner to provide support to ASP applicants still in the ASP application process; * creating pro bono service provider and mentor profiles for supported applicants to learn about their areas of expertise; * holding onboarding webinars for pro bono service providers and mentors; and * holding webinars for supported applicants to introduce them to the services and areas of specialty that pro bono service providers and mentors offer, while also maintaining supported applicants’ anonymity. We will update the IRT once we make progress on the next steps outlined above. The duration of the package of support is planned to extend through the lifecycle of the application process and beyond. Capacity development support materials include a learning journey guiding the applicant through post-contracting and highlighting opportunities to engage with ICANN’s multi-stakeholder community. ICANN’s dedicated ASP Applicant Counselor will provide guidance to ASP potential applicants, applicants in progress, and supported applicants through regular touch-points, access to learning resources, and communications. Pro bono service provider resource availability and mentorship is at the discretion of those providers, our ask of them is that they will continue to actively engage with supported applicants for the long-term, as deemed appropriate by both parties. We hope this has provided additional clarity on the availability and duration of support we are planning. More information on non-financial support and pro bono services can be found in our FAQs<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/faqs#21> and in the ICANN82 presentation to the NCSG<https://icann82.sched.com/event/1vpdv/gnso-ncsg-issue-forum> deck and recording. For information on the Applicant Counselor, please refer to slide 19<https://static.sched.com/hosted_files/icann82/37/ICANN82%20NCSG%20briefing%…>. Please don’t hesitate to share additional questions at the upcoming IRT Outreach briefing on 14 May 2025 at 6:00 - 7:00 UTC<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/180879502/2025…> or via globalsupport(a)icann.org<mailto:globalsupport@icann.org>. Kind Regards, Samantha Mancia Project Manager, New gTLD Program Team 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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Updated AGB Language re: CPE
by Jared Erwin April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear IRT Members, Please find below the updated CPE language for our call next week (will confirm date shortly). The updated language reflects changes related to our discussion on awareness and longevity, the comments re: double counting and nexus, and to align language on Community Registration Policies with the AGB language on PICs/RVCs/RCE. * Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gVDvbjPEdwzxmBI96yLZ7yN0FKQvccBFmWCg2-t… * PDF: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112200175/1.+W… Thank you, Jared -- Jared Erwin 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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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #136 | 30 April 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #136 of the SubPro IRT held on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDMCg>. These include: * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) * Attendance * Deck 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: Updated Application Questions
by Lars Hoffmann April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear IRT members, Bringing Jared’s email from last week Thursday back to the top of your inboxes as this will today’s second topic (after Fees). Best. Lars From: Jared Erwin via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply to: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 16:11 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Updated Application Questions Dear IRT Members, Please find here the updated application questions for our call at 18 UTC today. * See document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FZ7NaLUaQ67DWeSoUHgUhTaa0s5y5hmwup0-nXI… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1FZ7NaLUaQ67D…> * PDF: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112200175/1.+W… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (give the link a second to load to the correct spot) Please note that due to changes in format, a (useful) redline is not possible to create, but the following updates or changes have been made: * Have indicated where applicable that Latin Characters should be used * Have indicated where applicable that Acronyms should be spelled out * Have provided more information regarding response format, document and character limitations * Noted in Question 3 regarding the legal form in English * Added questions 11-14 regarding Affiliate * Updated question 63 regarding significant influence * Added question 104 regarding Refund * Added Questions 120, 127, 135, 141 regarding “generic” name * Added questions 182-184 regarding RVCs * Removed question regarding Registry Data Escrow provider For your reference, see the previous version here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18PoM_quQ3vZtLnPdWF1TZOWjUINvsl8iYjRHpvw… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/18PoM_quQ3vZt…> Thank you, Jared -- Jared Erwin 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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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #136 | 30 April 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #136 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 30 April 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/5a7aw6m7>]. Planned topics: 15. Application Fees; Objections & Appeals; RSP Selection The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDMCg?atlOrigin=eyJpIjoiNzg1N…>. 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> and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy<https://wecann.icann.org/external-link.jspa?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icann.org…>. 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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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #135 | 29 April 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #135 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IgDICg>. These include: * Audio recording * Zoom recording (including audio, visual, rough transcript, chat) * Attendance * Deck 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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