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Re: Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #173 | 29 January 2026
by Elisa Busetto Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

Dear all, During yesterday’s IRT call<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD-L>, we discussed our possible approach regarding Independent Objectors, with a focus on what should be included in the Expression of Interest that will be published soon. If you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch the Zoom recording and share any additional input you may have. We will review all points raised and keep you informed of the next steps. Many thanks for your input! Elisa 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: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 15:52 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #173 | 29 January 2026 Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #173 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 29 January 2026 are published on the meeting wiki page [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD…>. 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: Draft PICDRP FAQs- Requested Review
by Ariel Liang Feb. 10, 2026

Feb. 10, 2026

Hello all, To supplement Ilana’s message – the FAQs on dispute resolution procedures after delegation are also mentioned in Section 1.2.17 of the AGB: https://newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org/en/5-module-1-the-applicant-journ… We look forward to your general feedback on this set of FAQs, per Ilana’s message below. Thank you, Ariel From: Ilana Licassi via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Ilana Licassi <ilana.licassi(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:56 PM To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Draft PICDRP FAQs- Requested Review Dear IRT members, I am sharing a draft set of PICDRP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) developed as an implementation of Recommendation 33.2, which requested “clearer, more detailed, and better-defined guidance on the scope of the procedure, the role of all parties, and the adjudication process must be publicly available”. The purpose of this FAQ is to distill the relevant Applicant Guidebook (AGB) content into a more accessible and user-friendly format for future applicants and members of the general public. These FAQs are intended to improve clarity and usability of the information and are planned for publication on the new G website. To support your review, we have: * Linked the relevant section of the AGB that addresses this topic (AGB Section 7.8 [newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org/en/11-…>), * Shared a copy of the draft FAQ document [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1s2HDjFjSoDhC…> on the community’s external drive for your reference and input, and * Attached a PDF copy to this email for those who cannot access the drive. We are seeking general feedback on: 1. Whether this FAQ, as drafted, implements the level of detail and clarity requested in Recommendation 33.2, and 2. Whether a similar approach could be used when developing FAQs for RRDRP and TM-PDDRP. We kindly ask that you review this draft FAQ in advance so that we can walk through your feedback in an upcoming IRT call. We look forward to your feedback and will reach out soon to schedule this call. Kind Regards, Ilana Licassi

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Meeting #173: Independent Objectors
by Elisa Busetto Jan. 30, 2026

Jan. 30, 2026

Dear IRT members, After a long break (over a month!), we will hold an IRT meeting on Thursday at 12:00 UTC. The main objective of the meeting is to discuss the proposed approach for Independent Objectors. We are currently developing the Expression of Interest and would welcome your views. The deck was already posted to the wiki: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD-L Best, Elisa

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Draft PICDRP FAQs- Requested Review
by Ilana Licassi Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Dear IRT members, I am sharing a draft set of PICDRP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) developed as an implementation of Recommendation 33.2, which requested “clearer, more detailed, and better-defined guidance on the scope of the procedure, the role of all parties, and the adjudication process must be publicly available”. The purpose of this FAQ is to distill the relevant Applicant Guidebook (AGB) content into a more accessible and user-friendly format for future applicants and members of the general public. These FAQs are intended to improve clarity and usability of the information and are planned for publication on the new G website. To support your review, we have: * Linked the relevant section of the AGB that addresses this topic (AGB Section 7.8<https://newgtldprogram-2026-agb.icann.org/en/11-module-7-string-and-applica…>), * Shared a copy of the draft FAQ document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s2HDjFjSoDhCQK7z9AHdBdIvZrkLPO-C0gik2Ov…> on the community’s external drive for your reference and input, and * Attached a PDF copy to this email for those who cannot access the drive. We are seeking general feedback on: 1. Whether this FAQ, as drafted, implements the level of detail and clarity requested in Recommendation 33.2, and 2. Whether a similar approach could be used when developing FAQs for RRDRP and TM-PDDRP. We kindly ask that you review this draft FAQ in advance so that we can walk through your feedback in an upcoming IRT call. We look forward to your feedback and will reach out soon to schedule this call. Kind Regards, Ilana Licassi

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #173 | 29 January 2026
by Next Round Policy Implementation Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #173 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 29 January 2026 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD-L>. 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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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #173 | 29 January 2026, 12:00-13:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Jan. 29, 2026

Jan. 29, 2026

Dear All, Meeting #173 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 29 January 2026 at 12:00-13:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/hu9vzjvb__;!!PtGJab4!_aPQ8kI…>]. The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD…>. 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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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #173 | 29 January 2026, 12:00-13:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Jan. 28, 2026

Jan. 28, 2026

Dear All, Meeting #173 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 29 January 2026 at 12:00-13:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/hu9vzjvb__;!!PtGJab4!_aPQ8kI…>]. The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/EoD…>. 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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Updated ASP Statistics - January 2026
by Samantha Mancia Jan. 23, 2026

Jan. 23, 2026

Dear SubPro IRT Members, I hope you are well. I am writing to let you know that the ASP Statistics have been updated on the website<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/stats> as of 19 January 2026. Please find a summary of the changes since last month below: ASP Application Status Metrics * Submitted * Total: 71 * Change over last month: -1(status progressed from submitted to evaluation completed) * Evaluation Completed * Total: 4 * Change over last month: +1 * Withdrawn * Total: 1 * Change over last month: N/A * Terminated * Total: 0 * Change over last month: N/A ASP Applications Evaluation Results * Conditionally Approved (pending payment) * Total: 2 * Change over last month: +1 * Fully Approved (payment received) * Total: 2 * Change over last month: N/A * Not Eligible for Support * Total: 0 * Change over last month: N/A You can find additional detail and breakdowns by region and eligible entity type on the ASP statistics webpage<https://newgtldprogram.icann.org/en/application-rounds/round2/asp/stats>. Kind Regards, Samantha Mancia 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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Re: REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 UTC
by Pruis, Elaine Jan. 16, 2026

Jan. 16, 2026

Hello I don’t see any future SubPro meetings scheduled. Is the plan to discuss the Name Collision document feedback on-list before it goes to public comment? What is the PC date? Thanks! Elaine From: Lars Hoffmann <lars.hoffmann(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM To: Elaine Pruis <epruis(a)verisign.com>, Renate De Wulf <renate.dewulf(a)icann.org>, Next Round Policy Implementation <NextRound_PolicyImplementation(a)icann.org>, "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [SubPro-IRT] Re: REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 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. Hi Elaine- I just checked with the team. We will not share before the call but provide a walk through and then allow the IRT to provide input on-list before the document goes out for public comment in January. Best. Lars From: "Pruis, Elaine via SubPro-IRT" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply to: "Pruis, Elaine" <epruis(a)verisign.com> Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at 17:05 To: Renate DeWulf <renate.dewulf(a)icann.org>, Next Round Policy Implementation <NextRound_PolicyImplementation(a)icann.org>, "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Re: REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 UTC Will the Name Collision Process/procedure material be shared prior to the meeting? It is a significant change from the last round being presented at the very end of our work together. I’d like the chance to read ahead prior to the discussion. Thanks Elaine From: Renate De Wulf via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Renate De Wulf <renate.dewulf(a)icann.org> Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM To: Next Round Policy Implementation <NextRound_PolicyImplementation(a)icann.org>, "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [SubPro-IRT] Re: REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 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. Dear All, Please ignore this reminder – I set it at the wrong time. Apologies for that. Call is at 19:00 UTC and I will send another reminder an hour before. Best, Renate 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, 16 December 2025 at 09:00 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #172 | 16 December 2025, 19:00-20:30 UTC 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]] The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net] Before the meeting, please be sure you have read the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior, the ICANN Community Anti-Harassment Policy and the ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct. 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 | 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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