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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #155a | 27 August 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #155a of the SubPro IRT will be held on 27 August 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/ychykyje__;!!PtGJab4!-OFAdCT…>]. Planned topics: Appendix 1: Application Questions; Appendix 5: Templates for Standard Financial Profile; Module 5: Applicant Evaluation The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYD…>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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 #155 | 26 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #155 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KQCOEw>. 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 - EARLIER CALL | SubPro IRT Meeting #155 | 26 August 2025, 04:00-06:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME – THIS CALL WILL NOW BE FROM 04:00 TO 06:00 UTC DO NOT FORGET TO ADJUST YOUR CALENDAR Dear All, Meeting #155 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 26 August 2025 at 04:00-06:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/3f8hnrh5__;!!PtGJab4!66hHmLr…>]. Planned topics: Module 2: Fees and Payments; Module 3: Community Input, Objections, and Appeals; Module 4: Contention Set Resolution The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KQC…>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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Deck and AGB Language for IRT Call #155 on 26 August 2025 at 04:00 UTC
by Jared Erwin Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The deck for meeting #155 has been posted on the meeting page here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328073257/2025…>. The AGB language can be found here: * Module 2<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HWZHBlj91hPl7QIepK6qCNiim4yFb3nkNtSe7Uk…> * Module 3<https://docs.google.com/document/d/15BnFZffKsLc22ufoAMJNY84-hdOCfbg3QY3Du4x…> * Module 4<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rH19XrXglbfYj-TyioFsj4siNECKeR5J7Gfdvk3…> 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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REMINDER - EARLIER CALL | SubPro IRT Meeting #155 | 26 August 2025, 04:00-06:00 UTC
by Renate De Wulf Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME – THIS CALL WILL NOW BE FROM 04:00 TO 06:00 UTC DO NOT FORGET TO ADJUST YOUR CALENDAR Dear All, Meeting #155 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 26 August 2025 at 04:00-06:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/3f8hnrh5__;!!PtGJab4!66hHmLr…>]. Planned topics: Module 2: Fees and Payments; Module 3: Community Input, Objections, and Appeals; Module 4: Contention Set Resolution The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KQC…>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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Fees and Payments
by Elisa Busetto Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Hello IRT, This is just to inform you that we will continue discussing Fees and Payments during the IRT call next Tuesday<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KQCOEw>, in the second half. Best, Elisa

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SubPro IRT Meeting #159 | 18 September 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #159 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 18 September 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/26upbse3>]. Planned topics: Outreach & Engagement; TBA The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQBrGg>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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 #154 | 21 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #154 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 21 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCPEw>. 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: Deck Meeting #154
by Jared Erwin Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Dear IRT members, Also wanted to note that we have made changes to the CPE language based on our discussion yesterday. We can review those changes today. * See here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rH19XrXglbfYj-TyioFsj4siNECKeR5J7Gfdvk3… Thank you Jared From: Elisa Busetto via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Reply-To: Elisa Busetto <elisa.busetto(a)icann.org> Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 08:32 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [SubPro-IRT] Deck Meeting #154 Hello IRT members, Just a quick note to let you know that we have published the deck for the call today: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCPEw [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…> Best, Elisa

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #154 | 21 August 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #154 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 21 August 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/ye38cv4n__;!!PtGJab4!6_MCFsZ…>]. Planned topics: 15. Application Fees; 21. Reserved Names; 21a. Geographic Names The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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Deck Meeting #154
by Elisa Busetto Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Hello IRT members, Just a quick note to let you know that we have published the deck for the call today: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYCPEw Best, Elisa

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #153a | 20 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 21, 2025

Aug. 21, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #153a of the SubPro IRT held on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AQDTFw>. 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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Requested edits on independent research deemed necessary to evaluate the application
by Kathy Kleiman Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Hi Jared and All, Thank you for the robust discussion on Thursday and review of comments and concerns about independent research. As you noted in the slides of Thursday and our discussion, SubPro Rec 34.21 provides for “*independent research deemed necessary to evaluate the application.*” That’s true. /How else can the Panel best evaluate the application, and the letters of opposition and support, as the Panel must? How else can they prepare and evaluate the “*CPE Clarifying Questions*” of 4.4.5.1?/ We appreciate your closing comment at the end of the call asking for specific wording input. We also appreciate Cheryl’s edits to the text below. The proposed wording does not change scoring, but opens it to the broader research we discussed last Thursday and that the SubPro WG recommended. We follow the closing comment of Thursday’s slides (p58):“/ICANN suggests that changes could be made to clarify the role of the panel as well as the role of the applicant’s claims. Further ICANN can clarify the language regarding ‘independent research’ and expectations for what the means.”/ We have worked hard, as requested, to help. ----------------- 1. First, the SubPro Recommendations: *Recommendation 34.21: “If the Community Priority Evaluation Panel conducts independent research while evaluating an application, limitations on this research and additional requirements must apply. The Working Group recommends including the following text in the Applicant Guidebook: “The Community Priority Evaluation Panel may perform independent research deemed necessary to evaluate the application (the “Limited Research”), provided, however, that the evaluator shall disclose the results of such Limited Research to the applicant and the applicant shall have an opportunity to respond. The applicant shall be provided 30 days to respond before the evaluation decision is rendered. When conducting any such Limited Research, panelists are cautioned not to assume an advocacy role either for or against the applicant or application.”*(Note: Implementation guidance 34.22 further strengthens this requirement) *Recommendation 34.19:* *“Letters of opposition to a community-based application, if any, /must be considered in balance with documented support for the application/.” *(emphasis added) II. Our recommendations for additions, clarifications, and a few edits are consistent with these recommendations, Jared’s invitation, and we think, the many comments received. 1. Recommend inserting into the broad language of 4.4.5 Community Priority Evaluation Outcomes, the specific language from SubPro Rec 34.21“The Working Group recommends including the following text in the Applicant Guidebook: *The Community Priority Evaluation Panel may perform independent research deemed necessary to evaluate the application (the Limited Research”), provided however that the evaluator shall disclose the result of such Limited Research to the applicant and the applicant shall have the opportunity to respond*.” 2. We note that many of the changes below will help the Panel in *4.4.5.1 CPE Clarifying Questions*. This section empowers the panel to issue questions not only to the CPE applicant but to those writing letters of opposition. Clearly, the panel will need to do the independent research it deems necessary to ask the right questions, and balance and weigh the answers (as required by Rec. 34.19) *(Referencing: 4.4.5.1: “The panel may issue CPE Clarifying Questions to applicants for applications participating in CPE. Clarifying Questions may also be directed to a person or entity that submitted a letter of opposition to a CPE applicant.”)* We further note SubPro WG’s /Rationale for Recommendations 34.17 and 34.18: /“The Working Group believes, however, that evaluators should have additional resources at their disposal to gather information about a CPE application and any opposition to that application.” 3. As requested, we share the following edits /to the CPE Scoring Criteria/ of 4.4.6, as necessary ways toimplement the broad direction and important tasks given to the CPE Panel 4.4.5.Broad language is good, but the “rubber hits the road” in the specifics of CPE Scoring in 4.4.6. Thus: *III. Specific CPE Scoring Guidelines Edits* 4. 4.4.7.1.1 Organization To Guidelines d. We recommend adding (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): ●“and other independent research deemed necessary to evaluate this section of the application in light of the materials presented by the applicant *and in letters of opposition and support.” * 5. 4.4.7.1.2 Engagement To Guidelines e. We recommend adding (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): => “and other independent research deemed necessary to evaluate this section of the application in light of the materials*presented by the applicant and in letters of opposition and support.*** 6. 4.4.7.1.3 Awareness To Guidelines b. We recommend adding (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): ●“and other independent research deemed necessary to evaluate this section of the application in light of the materials *presented by the applicant and in letters of opposition and support.** * 7. 4.4.7.1.4Established Presence To Guidelines c. We recommend adding (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): ●A new sentence: ”The Panel is expressly empowered to engage in the independent research it deems necessary to evaluate therecognition of the identified community by those outside of the identified community, includingthrough appropriate Internet searches, and evaluation of those submitting letters of opposition and supportfor the application.” 8. 4.4.7.1.5 Longevity To Guidelines c. We recommend adding (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): ●A new sentence: “The Panel is expressly empowered to engage in the independent research it deems necessary to evaluate the longevity of the applicant, including appropriate Internet searches, and review of letters of opposition and support for the application.” 9. 4.4.7.2 Nexus Note: Nexus has been described by ICANN Staff as a critical place in which outside input may join the evaluation of this CPE application. We agree, and to that end, offer the following language to clarify the independent research in which the panel may engage, should it seem necessary. To Guidelines, after e. (consistent with 34.19 and 34.21 above & comments): we suggest addition of subsection f: ●The Panel may perform the independent research it deems necessary to evaluate the evidence provided by the community in its letters of opposition and support and to assist in properly consider, in balance, the “letters of opposition to a community-based application, if any,” with the “documented support for the application.” 10. 4.4.7.4Criterion 4: Community Endorsement This CPE Scoring Criterion, as ICANN Staff has pointed out, is particularly important for public input and clarifying the role of the SubPro Recommendations on independent research will help.. To Guidelines for the scoring of support and opposition, consistent with policy and comments, we recommend adding: 1. In subsection a: After “does not have any relevant opposition,” to meet Rec 34.19 and 34.21 requirements and to truly evaluate and weigh the letters of support and opposition, add:=> “Letters of opposition to a community-based application must be considered *in balance* with documented support for the application.” 2. Subsection b, to meet the call of Rec 34.19 and 34.21, in this limited case, we recommend a change to the language, specifically:To subsection b: ●Change:“The panel should consider any objections or comments from this application round noting opposition. While these will be assessed, they do not automatically influence the Opposition score.” ●To: The panel may perform the independent research it deems necessary to evaluate this section of the application, and it *must consider *letters of opposition to the application, if any, in balance with the documented support for the application. 3. To subsection e, we propose an edit to not unduly limit the scope of the panel assessment: ●“The panel should assess whether reputable organizations… oppose the proposal and such opposition “must be considered in balance with the documented support for the application.” [Rec 34.19] IV. Finally, and pursuant to the SubPro Recs and implementation guidance, we think additional wording should be added to more clearly guide the Panel on how it communicates its limited research results to the applicant and writers of letters of opposition as required by policy. We defer to ICANN Staff for this procedural language. —------------------ Thank you for your review and consideration for the protection of vulnerable communities, indigenous peoples, linguistic groups, minorities and non-commercialorganizations that rely on fair andculturally competent evaluation processes. Best regards, Kathy and Juan Attachment:This doc in Word format

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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #154 | 21 August 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #154 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 21 August 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/ye38cv4n__;!!PtGJab4!6_MCFsZ…>]. Planned topics: 15. Application Fees; 21. Reserved Names; 21a. Geographic Names The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYC…>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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CPE Request for Proposal is now live
by Jared Erwin Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear IRT Members, Please find here the announcement for the opening of the CPE Request for Proposal process: https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-request-for-proposal-c…. Speak to you all in 30 min. Best 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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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #153a | 20 August 2025, 18:30-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #153a of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 20 August 2025 at 18:30-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2vpa3f82__;!!PtGJab4!6BzTgr7…>]. Planned topics: Module 4: CPE; Module 6: Name Collisions 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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"General Public" and Objections
by Juan Manuel Rojas Aug. 20, 2025

Aug. 20, 2025

Dear all, Regarding the objection process language discussed in our last meeting: The evolution from 'The General Public' to 'Parties with Standing' creates an unintended barrier. While 'standing' is legally precise, it's opaque to the very communities who may need objection procedures most. We are proposing hybrid language that maintains legal requirements while providing clear invitation and explanation: 'The General Public, provided they meet the requirements to file ("standing") [with a footnote to Table 3-1: Overview of the Objection Grounds, Parties with Standing [that we discussed last week]] Best, Juan JUAN MANUEL ROJAS, M.Sc. Director - MINKA DIGITAL ColombiaNPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO M.Sc. Information Technology Registered Linux User No.533108. http://www.jmanurojas.com -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK-----Version: 3.1 GIT d- s: a+ C+++ UL P+ L+++ !E !W+++ !N !o K+++ w-- !O M- V PS+ PE-- Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++(+++)>+++ h+ r++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------

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Deck for IRT Call #153a on 20 August 2025 at 18:30 UTC
by Jared Erwin Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The deck for tomorrow’s call can be found on the meeting page here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/399704065/2025…>. * The relevant language for Name Collision can be found in the Module 6 document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNMs0Uve0CsSFjGDgbgIUs4nJj1gEjowKXWrNXr… * The relevant language for CPE can be found in the Module 4 document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rH19XrXglbfYj-TyioFsj4siNECKeR5J7Gfdvk3… Regarding CPE, and based on the NCSG’s input from today, we have made several updates to the guidelines to reflect this, as I believe it aligns with the general discussion on independent research from last week. Also, as noted, I’ve added a few summary slides regarding the comments to help facilitate our conversation tomorrow. I’d like to focus more on the AGB language/changes made based on comments. 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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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #153a | 20 August 2025, 18:30-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #153a of the SubPro IRT will be held on 20 August 2025 at 18:30-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/2vpa3f82__;!!PtGJab4!6BzTgr7…>]. Planned topics: Module 4: CPE; Module 6: Name Collisions 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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Auction RFI
by Lars Hoffmann Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Dear members of the IRT, Please feel free to share the announcement re: RFI for ICANN’s Next Round Auctions https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-rfi-new-gtld-program-n… Many thanks and best wishes, Lars

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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #153 | 19 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #153 of the SubPro IRT held on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/KYCNEw>. 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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CPE
by Anne ICANN Aug. 19, 2025

Aug. 19, 2025

Jared, Thanks for your patience with all of us as we discussed the parameters of the CPE Evaluator's limits on independent research. I do agree that it can be made clearer that such necessary research extends to public comment, letters of support, letters of opposition, and other issues reasonably raised in the mind of the evaluator regarding the community status of the applicant. I do *not* agree, as someone remarked (maybe Kathy?) in today's session, that there is a problem with the "weighting" in the CPE scoring process. The scoring was thoroughly discussed in the IRT. Just by way of example using the hypothetical raised in an ALAC meeting in Prague and again in some negative public comment, the fact that a larger community may exist, should not disqualify an applicant from establishing community status in its own self-identified community. For example, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that governs the town of Cherokee, North Carolina, is a smaller community group than the Cherokee Nation but that does not mean the the Cherokee Nation would automatically object to the Eastern Band application for .cherokee. In fact, it might be supported. The real issue is what type of application is competing for the same string with that smaller community application - is it community based or not? If it's not, the community that qualifies prevails and does not have to bid at auction (e.g. against Jeep). If both qualify as communities, then they have to compete in an auction. Further, the CPE Panel is clearly not required to go "fishing" for communities that have not applied for the string but which are entitled to file objections and letters of opposition. The Community Objection process is established to maintain the balance. Letters of opposition are also relevant and that is why the panel must be free to conduct independent research re same. Bottom line the IRT cannot substitute its judgment for that of an expert CPE Evaluator, which is also empowered under the RFP to retain experts on the particular community under consideration. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Ext] Re: Re: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria
by Jared Erwin Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

Dear Juan and IRT members, Please see my responses in red below. ICANN has taken this feedback into account and made updates to this portion of the RFP, where relevant/appropriate. ICANN expects now to publish the RFP by mid-week. We will notify the IRT once it is published. As we are on a time crunch and have already delayed publication, we will not be able to make any further updates to the RFP, but as noted below, many of the issues can be discussed with providers in the RFP process and/or during contract negotiation. Thank you again for the input. Best, Jared From: Juan Manuel Rojas <jumaropi(a)yahoo.com> Reply-To: Juan Manuel Rojas <jumaropi(a)yahoo.com> Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 17:14 To: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org>, Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> Cc: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [SubPro-IRT] Re: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria Hi Jared, Thanks for the update. Regarding to this topic we are proposing the following additions: 1. To 1A, adding the bullet point: “The provider must also ensure that its evaluation methodology and clarifying questions are documented in clear, non-technical language to facilitate transparency and public accountability.” ICANN has added “The provider must also ensure that its evaluation methodology and clarifying questions are documented in plain language” to 3b. However, ICANN notes that clarifying questions are not public so the reference to transparency and public accountability do not seem relevant. 2A. To 2A, adding the bullet points: “- include vulnerable communities such as indigenous peoples, linguistic minorities, marginalized populations, or communities with limited digital infrastructure; Added “- represent non-commercial organizations including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations, civil society groups, and grassroots movements that may have different organizational structures and documentation practices than commercial entities.” Added 2B. To 2B, replacing newly-deleted sentence with: "Panels must include members with demonstrated experience in community-focused work across sectors, such as community development, community organization, engagement, or community studies. At least one panelist should have specific experience working with vulnerable communities, non-commercial organizations, or marginalized populations." As discussed, ICANN believes this is potentially too limiting to include in the RFP, such that the number and quality of responses could be hindered. ICANN will take this into consideration as it reviews bidder responses and conducts bidder interviews and ultimately as it selects a provider. To 2B, New addition: “The provider must demonstrate capability to identify when applications involve vulnerable communities or non-commercial organizations that may require specialized evaluation approaches, including: · Understanding of different organizational structures and governance models used by non-commercial entities · Recognition of potential barriers faced by vulnerable communities in documentation or application processes · Ability to assess community support and legitimacy using culturally appropriate methods” ICANN believes this is covered by the following language in the RFP: * “Provider and Panelists will need to determine when the Panel requires supplemental experience and/or expertise in a specific community to appropriately validate the application information and/or comments or letters received related to the application. The Panel may need to perform other limited validating research as required. Any research must be disclosed to the applicant. · The Provider should demonstrate what processes and mechanisms they’ve developed for identifying such situations and for acquiring required expertise. “ To 3A or B add: “Panels must reflect geographic, cultural, and stakeholder diversity to ensure balanced evaluation of applications from different regions and community types.” ICANN has added some language to this effect based on similar comments from the ALAC. To the bullets of 4A, we seek the important additions of - recognizing and accommodating different communication styles, organizational structures, and documentation practices that may be used by vulnerable communities and non-commercial organizations, and -applying cultural competency when evaluating applications from indigenous peoples, linguistic minorities, or other marginalized communities ICANN has added the following: Panel should be able to recognize through its own expertise or through consultation with supplemental non-evaluators the different types and needs of communities, such as communication styles, organizational structures, and documentation practices, especially when evaluating applications from indigenous peoples, linguistic minorities, or other marginalized communities To 6A, should be expanded based on 4.4.5.1 CPE Clarifying Questions to include those who submit letters of opposition, to read: “To avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest, all questions for the applicant OR THE PERSON OR ENTITY THAT SUBMITTEDA LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO A CPE applicant….” [caps for easy reading only] Updated To 6B, adding the sentence: “The provider must ensure that conflict of interest assessments consider potential biases or conflicts that may arise when evaluating applications from vulnerable communities or non-commercial organizations, including any unconscious bias that may affect fair evaluation of non-traditional applicants.“ ICANN believes this is covered by the existing conflict of interest language. Further, The Provider should make available to ICANN, and ICANN should publish, summary information regarding conflict-of-interest recusals to promote transparency while maintaining individual privacy.” ICANN will consider this further as it reviews bidder responses and moves to selection and contracting of a vendor. ---- We note that the edits above raise similar concerns to those raised Justine in her email, and provide detail and elaboration that her comment seeks and that we strongly agree is necessary. e.g., Justine’s 2A request to: “Consider elaborating on what ‘diverse panel’ means. We also fully agree that 2B is a “must” not a “should have.” This comment, in the tight timeframe, has the input and support of two active representatives of NPOC and NCSG. Best, Juan JUAN MANUEL ROJAS, M.Sc. Director - MINKA DIGITAL Colombia NPOC Chair - NCSG/GNSO M.Sc. Information Technology Registered Linux User No.533108. http://www.jmanurojas.com [jmanurojas.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.jmanurojas.com__;!!PtGJab4!71OBdgYtHX…> -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GIT d- s: a+ C+++ UL P+ L+++ !E !W+++ !N !o K+++ w-- !O M- V PS+ PE-- Y+ PGP+ t+ 5 X++ R tv+ b+ DI D G e+++(+++)>+++ h+ r++ y+ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ El sábado, 16 de agosto de 2025, 06:39:59 a.m. GMT-5, Justine Chew via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> escribió: Dear Jared, Given the extremely short turnaround time, I was only able to work with 2 ALAC colleagues to review the earlier version of the Draft Selection Criteria. I also subsequently reviewed the updated version and offer our aggregated feedback on the updated version for consideration. Kind regards, Justine **** Feedback on Updated Version 1A * (per Anne's comment) It is unclear what "evaluation projects" means so we suggest stipulating that provider must have significant demonstrated expertise in projects which call for evaluating applications against a defined set of criteria. * Agree with deletion of "train" as provider should be expected to have or engage employees and/or subcontractors who already possess relevant expertise * If feasible, consider specifying in the RFP how each type of experience - relevant project management and community application evaluation - will be assessed (see also 2A below) * Would the RFP also address how provider should handle publication of the status of each evaluation, up to conclusion and including evaluation challenges? 1B * Consider including emphasizing timelines - we suggest that provider must demonstrate the ability to develop efficient work methods, evaluation/assessment approaches .... 2A * Consider elaborating on what "diverse panel" means. * Consider strengthening reliance on supplemental non-evaluator expertise as mandatory or at the very least, a strongly advisable action, rather than leaving that to the panel's discretion, assuming assessment of expertise in evaluating community applications may not be strictly measurable or determinable without clear and specific metrics * Consider suggesting that a panel has the option to draw on ICANN community volunteers as supplemental non-evaluators 2B * Panelist must have the necessary capabilities and/or experience to evaluate applications etc rather than just "should have" * Unless panelists possess the requisite experience in community-focused work across sectors, such as community development, community organization, engagement, management and/or community studies, then provider and panelists will need to rely on supplemental experience and/or expertise in a specific community - we should as far as possible avoid having provider and panelists insisting that supplemental non-evaluators are not needed when they should * Panel may need to perform other limited validating research as required 3A * Please include the element of "fair and consistent outcomes" in the demonstration required 3B and 6B * Processes governing changes in panel composition under circumstances such as conflict of interest or clear biasness, should reflect short timelines for the same, and at no cost to applicant. 10 * Provider must provide reference checks of relevant prior on evaluation services. Separately, how would ICANN org establish whether selected provider is carrying out its contracted services satisfactorily during the contracted period? On Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at 01:25, Jared Erwin via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> wrote: Dear IRT Members, As discussed, please see here the updated version of the Draft Selection Criteria [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (please give the link a moment to load to the relevant spot on the page). This includes redlines based on IRT feedback from our call on 12 August 2025 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. I would kindly request any other feedback ASAP so that we can incorporate that by our publication date of Monday, 18 August 2025. Should you have trouble with the link above, the document is on the working documents page [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, under Topic 34. Thank you Jared From: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org<mailto:jared.erwin@icann.org>> Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> Subject: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria Dear IRT Members, As discussed on Thursday, 7 August, I’m sharing here the draft CPE vendor selection criteria, which we will review in our call on Tuesday, 12 August at 12:00 UTC. The document can be found on the respective meeting page here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328105985/2025… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. 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> _______________________________________________ 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. _______________________________________________ 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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Re: [Ext] Re: Re: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria
by Jared Erwin Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

Dear Justine and IRT members, Please see my responses in red below. ICANN has taken this feedback into account and made updates to this portion of the RFP, where relevant/appropriate. ICANN expects now to publish the RFP by mid-week. We will notify the IRT once it is published. As we are on a time crunch and have already delayed publication, we will not be able to make any further updates to the RFP, but as noted below, many of the issues can be discussed with providers in the RFP process and/or during contract negotiation. Thank you again for the input. Best, Jared From: Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 04:39 To: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org> Cc: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [SubPro-IRT] Re: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria Dear Jared, Given the extremely short turnaround time, I was only able to work with 2 ALAC colleagues to review the earlier version of the Draft Selection Criteria. I also subsequently reviewed the updated version and offer our aggregated feedback on the updated version for consideration. Kind regards, Justine **** Feedback on Updated Version 1A * (per Anne's comment) It is unclear what "evaluation projects" means so we suggest stipulating that provider must have significant demonstrated expertise in projects which call for evaluating applications against a defined set of criteria. Updated * Agree with deletion of "train" as provider should be expected to have or engage employees and/or subcontractors who already possess relevant expertise Ok * If feasible, consider specifying in the RFP how each type of experience - relevant project management and community application evaluation - will be assessed (see also 2A below) ICANN has a scoring rubric that it uses internally to make such assessments. * Would the RFP also address how provider should handle publication of the status of each evaluation, up to conclusion and including evaluation challenges? Yes, this is covered in other areas of the RFP 1B * Consider including emphasizing timelines - we suggest that provider must demonstrate the ability to develop efficient work methods, evaluation/assessment approaches .... We note elsewhere in the RFP that “Completing individual evaluations within a 3-6 month timeframe. ICANN expects that there may be multiple evaluations occurring simultaneously and notes that the volume of evaluations could impact the time to completion. The provider should be prepared to complete a smaller batch of evaluations in 3-4 months, while a larger batch may take 4-6 months.” We will also emphasize this in any bidder interviews. 2A * Consider elaborating on what "diverse panel" means. We will attempt to elaborate on how a potential provider could understand “diverse” * Consider strengthening reliance on supplemental non-evaluator expertise as mandatory or at the very least, a strongly advisable action, rather than leaving that to the panel's discretion, assuming assessment of expertise in evaluating community applications may not be strictly measurable or determinable without clear and specific metrics. We will take this into consideration as we review bidder responses and conduct bidder interviews and ultimately work with a chosen vendor. ICANN believes it may be limiting in terms of bidder responses if we require this. * Consider suggesting that a panel has the option to draw on ICANN community volunteers as supplemental non-evaluators. We will take this into consideration as we review bidder responses and conduct bidder interviews and ultimately work with a chosen vendor. 2B * Panelist must have the necessary capabilities and/or experience to evaluate applications etc rather than just "should have" Updated * Unless panelists possess the requisite experience in community-focused work across sectors, such as community development, community organization, engagement, management and/or community studies, then provider and panelists will need to rely on supplemental experience and/or expertise in a specific community - we should as far as possible avoid having provider and panelists insisting that supplemental non-evaluators are not needed when they should We will take this into consideration as we review bidder responses and conduct bidder interviews and ultimately work with a chosen vendor. ICANN believes it may be limiting in terms of bidder responses if we require this. * Panel may need to perform other limited validating research as required Updated 3A * Please include the element of "fair and consistent outcomes" in the demonstration required This particular bullet has been removed but consistency is addressed later in the document. 3B and 6B * Processes governing changes in panel composition under circumstances such as conflict of interest or clear biasness, should reflect short timelines for the same, and at no cost to applicant. We have added the point about “reflecting short timelines”; the cost will be covered elsewhere in the RFP and in discussions with the potential bidders. However, it is ICANN’s presumption that there will only be a flat fee for the applicant, as described in the AGB. 10 * Provider must provide reference checks of relevant prior on evaluation services. Updated Separately, how would ICANN org establish whether selected provider is carrying out its contracted services satisfactorily during the contracted period? This is covered in other areas of the RFP which provides more details on scope of work/deliverables/timeframes. Such details would also be established during the contracting process/negotiation. On Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at 01:25, Jared Erwin via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> wrote: Dear IRT Members, As discussed, please see here the updated version of the Draft Selection Criteria [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…> (please give the link a moment to load to the relevant spot on the page). This includes redlines based on IRT feedback from our call on 12 August 2025 [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. I would kindly request any other feedback ASAP so that we can incorporate that by our publication date of Monday, 18 August 2025. Should you have trouble with the link above, the document is on the working documents page [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>, under Topic 34. Thank you Jared From: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org<mailto:jared.erwin@icann.org>> Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> Subject: Draft CPE Vendor Selection Criteria Dear IRT Members, As discussed on Thursday, 7 August, I’m sharing here the draft CPE vendor selection criteria, which we will review in our call on Tuesday, 12 August at 12:00 UTC. The document can be found on the respective meeting page here: https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328105985/2025… [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/space…>. 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> _______________________________________________ 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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NEW MEETING | SubPro IRT Meeting #155a | 27 August 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 18, 2025

Aug. 18, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #155a of the SubPro IRT will be held on 27 August 2025 at 12:00-14:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/ychykyje>]. Planned topics: TBA The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDIGQ>. 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://www.icann.org/en/governance/documents/icann-community-anti-harassme…>. 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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