April 2025 - SubPro-IRT - lists.icann.org

Geographic Names - Updated Draft Language
by Michael Karakash April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

Dear IRT Members, I wanted to share that we’ve updated the draft AGB language for the Geographic Names section, which you can find here.<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iVn6pyopWbxY31pVaxR2Gr4f5LheyJ-HPyZLLWt…> The following revisions have been made: * Title updated: Changed from Geographic Names Review to Geographic Names for consistency with current terminology. * Section structure revised: Updated numbering and headers to match the new document structure. * Terminology standardized: Ensured consistency with used terms including: Geographic Names Identification, Geographic Names Review, and Geographic Names Evaluation throughout the document. * Footnote formatting adjusted: Resized footnotes to ensure uniform appearance. Please let us know if you have any questions or if further clarification would be helpful. Thank you! Best, Michael

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IRT Meeting Schedules and preparation for meetings + brief input on Name Collisions
by Anne ICANN April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Lars and Elisa et As Justine has noted previously, it would be great if we could review the slides where you go over the public comment to the AGB draft and the responses PRIOR to the IRT meetings. It is very difficult to react "on the fly" and difficult to gauge the IRT responses and consensus when the only follow up is via the list. Separately, I note this week that there are two IRT meetings 16 hours apart. I am not entirely sure why this is the case (again) but it would definitely be best to avoid two meetings in the same 24 hour period. Regarding Meeting #132, please accept my apologies but I do have comments re Name Collisions: 1. It appears that the section of the NCAP Report adopted by the Board which refers to the creation of a Technical Review Team is not specifically mentioned in the current draft AGB? Does the Implementation plan vary from this recommendation to create the TRT? 2. It is unclear whether there is a risk assessment mechanism which applies relating to Visible Interruption with Notification in certain cases. This is a mechanism which NCAP recommended. It is unclear what mechanism ICANN intends to use in this regard. In addition, it appears that without this level of risk assessment, it would be extremely difficult for any string classified as "high risk" to be able to submit a successful mitigation plan. I believe that I and others provided some feedback on the above when commenting on the document and in the meeting before the draft AGB went out for public comment. Admittedly this is a very complex topic. (The input from the SSAC will be of greatest importance here.) Thank you for your consideration of the above points. Onward and upward and thanks again for all your hard work! Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Updates to AGB Section on Different TLD Types (Topic 4)
by Jared Erwin April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear IRT Members, We have made some updates to the TLD types section based on our call a couple weeks ago. These are mostly minor. The information on fees will be addressed in the application fees section. * See the updated document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RFW2dZtu14JqaarxIxxh5CXqZPWF_PoBpDNrdO… * See the previous version here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ztFoj8pzRmggF4P6Gtexoev57fiS8CdapEmo1DM… We would kindly request your input by 24 April 2025. 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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Preview: Proposed Update for AGB Topic 9
by Ariel Liang April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear IRT members, In preparation for tomorrow’s discussion of the updated AGB Topic 9 PIC/RVC/Community Registration Policy in response to public comments, you may preview the proposed update in redline and clean versions linked to the agenda here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/GRawBg We will walk through the comments and updates, as well as present the rationale during tomorrow’s meeting. Thank you, Ariel

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AGB Public Comment #4 Summary Report
by Samantha Mancia April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Hello IRT members, This email is you advise you that the AGB PC#4 summary report is now posted on the public comment page<https://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/proceeding/fourth-proceeding-for-pr…>: https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/public-comment/summary-report-fourth-pro… Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. 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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Privacy Policy
by Elisa Busetto April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear IRT, Please find here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-l0H1_HZRy1p-EN7CxAqSMZUu26Oe_fngqmDrjJ…> the updated Privacy Policy language, which we discussed with the IRT during meeting #125<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ARawBg>. Unless there are any concerns, we will consider it ready for the final Public Comment. Best regards, Elisa

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Next Round RFQs, RFIs and RFPs
by Elisa Busetto April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Dear all, We are pleased to inform you that we have published a tentative timeline for the Next Round Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Requests For Information (RFIs), and Requests For Proposals (RFPs): https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/resources/sourcingtimeline Best regards, Elisa

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #131 | 16 April 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #131 of the SubPro IRT held on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://community.icann.org/x/AYAcIg>. 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: REMINDER | LONGER CALL | SubPro IRT Meeting #131 | 16 April 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Pruis, Elaine April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

AOB: Could you provide your best estimate of meetings regarding the next round that will take place in Prague? Two subpro IRT meetings, community session on the “final draft” of the AGB, anything else? Thanks! Elaine From: Next Round Policy Implementation via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Next Round Policy Implementation <NextRound_PolicyImplementation(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [SubPro-IRT] REMINDER | LONGER CALL | SubPro IRT Meeting #131 | 16 April 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CALL HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 2 HOURS, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC Dear All, Meeting #131 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 16 April 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time]. Planned topics: 9. Registry Voluntary Commitments / Public Interest Commitments; Outreach & Engagement; Applicant Journey The final agenda can be consulted here. Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior and the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy. 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] 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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REMINDER | LONGER CALL | SubPro IRT Meeting #131 | 16 April 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CALL HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 2 HOURS, from 12:00 to 14:00 UTC Dear All, Meeting #131 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 16 April 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/y9n3mw2f>]. Planned topics: 9. Registry Voluntary Commitments / Public Interest Commitments; Outreach & Engagement; Applicant Journey The final agenda can be consulted here<https://community.icann.org/x/AYAcIg>. 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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