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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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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 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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IRT meeting 30 April
by Lars Hoffmann April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

Dear members of the IRT, For tomorrow’s (30 April) call, we will discuss fees and application questions. Materials for both topics were previously shared on list. We also updated the wiki that now has a link to the slide deck. Best wishes, Lars https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDMCg

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NxR Base RA: SubPro Meeting #135
by Karla Hakansson April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Hello SubPro IRT, We will cover the following topics regarding the Next Round Base RA in meeting #135 tomorrow, 29 April: 1. Name Collision Report Handling, Spec 6, Sec 6.3.1 & 6.3.2, 2. Specification 13 3. Specification 14 Attached please find the redlines we will review. Also, the incorrect document is posted on the SubPro IRT wiki from our discussion on Recommendation 36.4. Until we resolve, please fine the correct redline we reviewed in meeting #134 on Thursday, 24 April. Regards, Karla

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #135 | 29 April 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #135 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 29 April 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/284xy8xx__;!!PtGJab4!6uDolAS…>]. Planned topics: 29. Name Collisions; 36. Base Registry Agreement The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IgD…>. 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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Re: REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #135 | 29 April 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Jared Erwin April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear IRT Members, Please find here the updated AGB Language for Name Collision. The edits therein reflect the responses to the public comments, which can be found in the deck<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/180879394/2025…> on the wiki page. * Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14lo8OPG80PVJnQQs0wlxafC07CC9YNyhzad5yvJ… * PDF: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/112200175/1.+W… Talk to you soon. 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> 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: Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:00 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #135 | 29 April 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC Dear All, Meeting #135 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 29 April 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/284xy8xx__;!!PtGJab4!6uDolAS…>]. Planned topics: 29. Name Collisions; 36. Base Registry Agreement The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IgD…>. 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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Re: [Ext] RE: String Similarity
by Lars Hoffmann April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Thanks, for the question, Ashely. This is hopefully just a question of clarification: Reserved names, if applied-for, are considered for string similarity, like all other applied-for strings. But they are not like blocked names from a string similarity perspective. So, given: A – reserved name B – any other applied-for string (not a reserved name) if A and B are applied-for, and A and B are found similar, they will be put in contention. If A is not applied-for, then B will proceed without any issue (reserved names are not considered as a special category like Blocked Names or existing gTLDs for sting similarity). If this is not clear from the text, we can try to update it further. Best. Lars From: Ashley Roberts <ashley.roberts(a)comlaude.com> Date: Monday, 28 April 2025 at 12:29 To: Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org>, Anne ICANN via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] RE: String Similarity Thanks Lars. I’m a little by confused by the sentence “Further if a Reserved Name is not applied for, a string similar to it may proceed without contention as it applied first.” May I ask where that conclusion has come from? I thought Reserved Names were still subject to string similarity review, notwithstanding the ability of a relevant IGO/INGO to apply for their own string. Not sure if I may have missed a discussion on this topic, but would you please be able to clarify? Kind regards, Ashley Ashley Roberts Head of New TLD Consultancy Com Laude T +44 (0) 20 7421 8250 Ext 264 [cid:image001.png@01DBB917.958158B0] [comlaude.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/comlaude.com/__;!!PtGJab4!8eI8Yan4-DVee8…> Follow us on LinkedIn [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/pRkAAGVfAADD…> and YouTube [t-uk.xink.io]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/t-uk.xink.io/Tracking/Index/bhkAAGVfAADD…> From: Lars Hoffmann via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Sent: 28 April 2025 09:29 To: Anne ICANN via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] String Similarity Dear IRT members, Based on our discussions and your feedback, we have clarified that only the relevant subset of Blocked Names will be used for comparison with applied-for strings during string similarity evaluation, and that Reserved Names are not part of this list. Reserved Names are subject to string similarity evaluation (like other applied-for strings) and may end up in contention sets if found similar to another applied-for string. Further if a Reserved Name is not applied for, a string similar to it may proceed without contention as it applied first. Kindly review the changes in redline [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/19SBv5Mwxt5iZ…>. Our working assumption is that this update incorporates all remaining IRT feedback, and we will prepare this document for public comment – as part of the collated draft AGB. Many thanks and best wishes. Lars https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SBv5Mwxt5iZQcJ0LTAlhe6_un7tJ77opbpVyo2… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/19SBv5Mwxt5iZ…> ________________________________ The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient. 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TODAY's IRT meeting
by Lars Hoffmann April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear members of the IRT, For TODAY’S meeting (18-20 UTC), please see the documents pertaining to the RA discussion on the wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IgDICg, The wiki page also contains the deck for today’s meeting, which contains ICANN’s responses to the public comments received re: Name Collision. As a reminder, we will start today’s call with the RA discussion, with a hard stop at 19:10 UTC when we will switch to Name Collision. In case the RA discussion will conclude earlier, we will of course move on to Name Collision right away. Very best. Lars

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Re: Updated CPE AGB Language
by Jared Erwin April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Hi all, As a reminder, following our discussion on Tuesday, please review the CPE draft and provide any comments on the google (redline) document linked below. We will also begin work on updating based on the IRT’s feedback ahead of our next call on this topic on 29 April 2025. I understand there were also questions on CPE/Community Registration Policies on the call yesterday, and we will make sure any updates made in relation to Topic 9 will also be reflected in the CPE section, as needed/relevant. Thank you Jared From: Jared Erwin via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:40 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Updated CPE AGB Language Dear IRT Members, For our call today, 15 April 2025, at 18:00 UTC, here are the links to the updated CPE Language: * Google doc: EXT_Topic 34_Community Priority Evaluation_Draft AGB Language_v3 [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/16Hopw-yFMbU3…> * 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…> Thank you and speak with you soon. Best 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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Next Round Sourcing Timeline
by Lars Hoffmann April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

Dear IRT members, My emails are like London busses today … As previously discussed, here is the recently published website on the procurement planning for the next round: https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/resources/sourcingtimeline. Best. Lars

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #135 | 29 April 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #135 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 29 April 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/284xy8xx__;!!PtGJab4!6uDolAS…>]. Planned topics: 29. Name Collisions; 36. Base Registry Agreement The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/IgD…>. 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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String Similarity
by Lars Hoffmann April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

Dear IRT members, Based on our discussions and your feedback, we have clarified that only the relevant subset of Blocked Names will be used for comparison with applied-for strings during string similarity evaluation, and that Reserved Names are not part of this list. Reserved Names are subject to string similarity evaluation (like other applied-for strings) and may end up in contention sets if found similar to another applied-for string. Further if a Reserved Name is not applied for, a string similar to it may proceed without contention as it applied first. Kindly review the changes in redline<https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SBv5Mwxt5iZQcJ0LTAlhe6_un7tJ77opbpVyo2…>. Our working assumption is that this update incorporates all remaining IRT feedback, and we will prepare this document for public comment – as part of the collated draft AGB. Many thanks and best wishes. Lars https://docs.google.com/document/d/19SBv5Mwxt5iZQcJ0LTAlhe6_un7tJ77opbpVyo2…

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Application Fees
by Lars Hoffmann April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear IRT members, In preparation for the call on Tuesday 30 April, 12-14 UTC, please see below (and here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDMCg>) a link to respective wiki page, to which we just uploaded the preliminary slide deck, which contains ICANN’s responses to the public comment on Topic 15 (Fees), as well as a link to the corresponding google doc redline of the draft AGB language. Thank you and best wishes, Lars https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDMCg

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #134 | 24 April 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #134 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 24 April 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDLCg>. 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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Proposed Specification 13 with questions
by Karla Hakansson April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Hello SubPro IRT members, As you know, Org is meeting with the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) and the SubPro IRT to review the proposed Next Round Base Registry Agreement. These discussions focus on policy related issues with the SubPro IRT and operational updates with the RySG. Attached is an excerpted draft of Specification 13 that was sent to the RySG to address questions and proposed redlines from members of the RySG who are also members of the SubPro IRT. As Specification 13 is a policy related topic I am sending the excerpted draft Specification for consideration by the SubPro IRT. In addition to the proposed redlines, there are questions in the draft for the SubPro IRT members to consider in advance of our next meeting. This topic will be added to the next SubPro IRT meeting to discuss the Next Round Base RA currently scheduled for Tuesday, 8 April. Best Regards, Karla

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #134 | 24 April 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #134 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 24 April 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/f5z2edra__;!!PtGJab4!8gepran…>]. Planned topics: 27a. Financial Evaluation; 36. Base Registry Agreement The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQD…>. 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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