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REMINDER | SubPro IRT Meeting #157 | 2 September 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Sept. 1, 2025

Sept. 1, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #157 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 2 September 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time<https://tinyurl.com/nhj9ya9t>]. Planned topics: Registry Voluntary Commitments/Public Interest Commitments; Terms & Conditions; Conflict of Interest; Code of Conduct & Conflict of Interest Guidelines for Service Providers; General Information The final agenda can be consulted here<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/eYCOEw>. 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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Length of the Objection Period
by Lars Hoffmann Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Dear IRT. We had a spirited discussion on the length of the community input period. Please review the recording<https://icann.zoom.us/rec/share/LIXUI8TxusG8h4uktdpcyZXoprReJWsLebFmiSHd-ch…> and chat (attached) if you could not join the call. As discussed, we would like to encourage an on-list discussion whether the 90-day objection filing period should be extended to 135 days, which will directly impact the length of the applicant journey. Please refer to the Draft AGB (p.47)<https://itp.cdn.icann.org/en/files/policy-development/new-gtld-program-next…> for the current estimate of the length of the shortest possible applicant journey from submission to delegation. We would kindly invite you to share your thoughts on list. Best. Lars

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Updated CPE Language for review by 27 August
by Jared Erwin Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Dear IRT Members, As noted, in addition to the other changes we have made the past few days which were discussed on our calls on 14 August<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328106025/2025…>, 20 August<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/399704065/2025…>, and 21 August<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328171521/2025…>, we have made some updates based on our call yesterday. These are described below and in the language here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rH19XrXglbfYj-TyioFsj4siNECKeR5J7Gfdvk3…>. 1. Added the words “and verify” to relevant guidelines: “The panel may review AND VERIFY letters of support or opposition…” We also added a footnote to reference the support/opposition verification guidelines that live under Criterion 4. These changes have been made on all guidelines for all relevant criteria. * See first example on page 26 (+ footnote 26) but note that they appear throughout the document. 2. Added footnote 31 on page 29 regarding “double counting.” * Note that we also warn of not double counting more generally in section 4.4.6. 3. Made updates to clarify language in scoring table 4-9 on page 35. * Note that this was done solely to align with the language above the table at the start of Section 4.7.4.4. 4. Made changes to bullet “e” on page 36 to change “reputable” to “relevant” and provide additional examples of what this means in parentheses. * I note Anne’s comment below. I understood that we wanted to keep quasi-official but add official and established. Or was the IRT suggesting to remove “quasi-official”? As a reminder, this is language from the 2012 AGB and it will be the panel’s job to verify any letters of support or opposition and review whether any seem “spurious” or “unsubstantiated.” I would kindly request IRT members to review and provide their final input by Wednesday, 27 August 2025 so that we can finalize the language. Thank you, Jared From: Anne ICANN <anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com> Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 17:07 To: Justine Chew <justine.chew.icann(a)gmail.com> Cc: Jared Erwin <jared.erwin(a)icann.org>, Next Round Policy Implementation via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org> Subject: [Ext] Re: [SubPro-IRT] Re: Deck Meeting #154 Thanks Justine. I hope that you and others will review the language about "quasi-official organizations" and others weighing in on the Nexus between the community and the string applied for. Folks seem concerned about community applicants doing the gaming, but the potential for gaming is higher here because the competitor who has applied for the same string and is not a community applicant need only hire a smart lawyer to form a new "quasi-official" organization to file a letter opposing the nexus and the application. There will apparently be no requirement to disclose what money and what party is actually behind such a "quasi-official" organization. This language opens the door to the worst sort of gaming (by the non-community competitor) and we need to avoid it. Wish we could all keep in mind that for legitimate objectors, we have the Community Objection. I don't think anyone on the IRT should be trying to save an Objector from having to file. It's the remedy that Sub Pro affirmed. Anne Anne Aikman-Scalese GNSO Councilor NomCom Non-Voting 2022-2026 anneicanngnso(a)gmail.com<mailto:anneicanngnso@gmail.com> On Thu, Aug 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM Justine Chew via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> wrote: Dear Jared, Thanks for this but I'm afraid I can't make the call later and hence request for time over the weekend to provide comments to the language changes you speak of and any further changes arising from today's call. Kind regards, Justine --------- On Fri, 22 Aug 2025, 00:01 Jared Erwin via SubPro-IRT, <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> wrote: 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… [docs.google.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/document/d/1rH19XrXglbfY…> Thank you Jared From: Elisa Busetto via SubPro-IRT <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>> Reply-To: Elisa Busetto <elisa.busetto(a)icann.org<mailto:elisa.busetto@icann.org>> Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 08:32 To: "subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@icann.org>" <subpro-irt(a)icann.org<mailto:subpro-irt@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 _______________________________________________ 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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Post call | SubPro IRT Meeting #156 | 28 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #156 of the SubPro IRT held on Thursday, 28 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/UYCOEw>. 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 #156 | 28 August 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME – THIS CALL WILL NOW BE FROM 18:00 TO 20:00 UTC DO NOT FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR Dear All, Meeting #156 of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour on 28 August 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/mrexfxpw__;!!PtGJab4!5jXCFCe…>]. Planned topics: Module 6: String and Application Evaluation Procedures The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/UYC…>. 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 #156 on 28 August 2025 at 18:00 UTC
by Jared Erwin Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The deck for our 28 August 2025 call has been posted on the meeting page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/328106065/2025…>. The relevant AGB language can be found here in Module 6<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bNMs0Uve0CsSFjGDgbgIUs4nJj1gEjowKXWrNXr…>. As mentioned on the call today, the agenda for the call includes several topics related to Module 6: 1. Welcome and SOI Update 2. Module 6: String and Application Evaluation Procedures * Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) * String Similarity Evaluation * Blocked/Reserved Names * Geographic Names * Brand TLD Eligibility and Code of Conduct Exemption Eligibility * PICs/RVCs 3. Upcoming IRT Meetings 4. AOB Note: The team needs a bit more time to consider the name collision feedback from last week. We plan to discuss the topic in one of our calls next week. We will confirm in the coming days. 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 #156 | 28 August 2025, 18:00-20:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME – THIS CALL WILL NOW BE FROM 18:00 TO 20:00 UTC DO NOT FORGET TO UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR Dear All, Meeting #156 of the SubPro IRT will be held on 28 August 2025 at 18:00-20:00 UTC [local time [tinyurl.com]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/tinyurl.com/mrexfxpw__;!!PtGJab4!5jXCFCe…>]. Planned topics: Module 6: String and Application Evaluation Procedures The final agenda can be consulted here [icann-community.atlassian.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/UYC…>. 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 #155a | 27 August 2025
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

Dear All, The recordings for Meeting #155a of the SubPro IRT held on Wednesday, 27 August 2025 are published on the meeting wiki page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/x/AYDIGQ>. 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 #155a | 27 August 2025, 12:00-14:00 UTC
by Next Round Policy Implementation Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

Dear All, Meeting #155a of the SubPro IRT will be held in one hour 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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Deck and AGB Language for IRT Call #155a on 27 August 2025 at 12:00 UTC
by Jared Erwin Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

Dear IRT Members, The deck for our call on 27 August has been posted on the meeting page<https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPIR/pages/432570369/2025…>. The relevant AGB language can be found here: * Module 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/15rbRj1dCzqflyowGj0BXs2GCebaqgFoy5osqc51…> * Appendix 1<https://docs.google.com/document/d/17w1jJcPfSR0-eZYHC4uh229k--JcK7zaQZ-O301…> * Appendix 5<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0zSLABWZxgiTrg-TGXSn6cUhx-nBLBqxazC3We…> 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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