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[ICANN News Alert] Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by Fahd Batayneh Aug. 25, 2015

Aug. 25, 2015

FYI… For those interested in the work of Arabic Script IDNs, the Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) is out for public comment until October 6, 2015. The page is available in Arabic, Farsi, Malay, Urdu, English, and French. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 4:32 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-08-24-en _____ Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 24 August 2015 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 24 August 2015 Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Purpose (Brief): The Arabic script community has formed the Task Force on Arabic Script IDNs (TF-AIDN <https://community.icann.org/display/MES/Task+Force+on+Arabic+Script+IDNs> ), also acting as the Arabic script Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for the Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (Proposal <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-arabic-lgr-22aug15-en.…> [XML, 29 KB] and Proposal Documentation <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/arabic-lgr-proposal-23aug15-en.…> [PDF, 2.35 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Arabic script GP to make their views known to the Arabic Generation Panel so it can finalize the proposal for submission for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/arabic-lgr-proposal-2015-08-24-en

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Fwd: New Version Notification for draft-ietf-lager-specification-00.txt
by Asmus Freytag Aug. 7, 2015

Aug. 7, 2015

The XML specification for Representing LGRs has been submitted as WG draft in an effort to create a standard track RFC. A./ -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: New Version Notification for draft-ietf-lager-specification-00.txt Date: Fri, 07 Aug 2015 10:27:08 -0700 From: internet-drafts(a)ietf.org A new version of I-D, draft-ietf-lager-specification-00.txt has been successfully submitted by Kim Davies and posted to the IETF repository. Name: draft-ietf-lager-specification Revision: 00 Title: Representing Label Generation Rulesets using XML Document date: 2015-08-06 Group: lager Pages: 66 URL: https://www.ietf.org/internet-drafts/draft-ietf-lager-specification-00.txt Status: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-lager-specification/ Htmlized: https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-lager-specification-00 Abstract: This document describes a method of representing rules for validating identifier labels and alternate representations of those labels using Extensible Markup Language (XML). These policies, known as "Label Generation Rulesets" (LGRs), are used for the implementation of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), for example. The rulesets are used to implement and share that aspect of policy defining which labels and specific Unicode code points are permitted for registrations, which alternative code points are considered variants, and what actions may be performed on labels containing those variants. This document has been adopted by the LAGER WG as a WG draft. Posting at request of the chairs. Please note that it may take a couple of minutes from the time of submission until the htmlized version and diff are available at tools.ietf.org. The IETF Secretariat

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Call for participation - Latin Generation Panel
by Dillon, Chris Aug. 5, 2015

Aug. 5, 2015

Dear colleagues, Please find attached to this email the call for participation for the Latin Generation Panel. It is in the process of being formed. It will focus on the identification of the permissible set of code-point repertoires, variants, if any, and the associated Whole Label Evaluation (WLE) rules. Similar treatment of all the related languages will promote the secure deployment and ease of use of Latin script labels for the community. The main aim of the Panel is to treat all Latin-based languages in a similar manner in terms of Label Generation Rule (LGR) formation. Interested candidates need to submit a covering email to idntlds(a)icann.org<mailto:idntlds@icann.org> along with the following attachments: 1. Expression of interest 2. Short profile pertinent to IDNs/lCANN/linguistics For further information, please see the Panel's wiki page: https://community.icann.org/display/croscomlgrprocedure/Latin+GP and the generic call for volunteers: www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11iu113-en.htm<http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-11iu113-en.htm> Yours, Chris Dillon. -- Research Associate in Linguistic Computing, Centre for Digital Humanities, UCL, Gower St, London WC1E 6BT Tel +44 20 7679 1599 (int 31599) www.ucl.ac.uk/dis/people/chrisdillon<http://www.ucl.ac.uk/dis/people/chrisdillon>

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FW: ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone‬ Label Generation Rules (LGR)
by Sarmad Hussain July 23, 2015

July 23, 2015

Dear All, The Armenian script Generation Panel has completed their proposal for the Root Zone LGR and submitted it for public review. Kindly find the announcement below. You can visit https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposal-armenian-lgr-2015-07-22-en for details and for submitting your comments. We apologize for any duplicate posting. Regards, Sarmad From: ICANN News Alert [mailto:communications@icann.org] Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 10:23 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-22-en _____ Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR) 22 July 2015 Forum Announcement: Comment Period Opens on Date: 22 July 2015 Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains Purpose (Brief): The Armenian script community has formed the Armenian Generation Panel (GP), which in turn has developed a Proposal for the Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (Proposal <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposed-armenian-lgr-04jun15-e…> [XML, 8 KB] and Proposal Documentation <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/proposal-armenian-script-root-z…> [PDF, 1.28 MB]). As per the LGR Procedure <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/lgr-procedure-20mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 772 KB], this proposal is being posted for public comments to allow those who have not participated in the Armenian GP to make their views known to the Armenian Generation Panel so it can finalize the proposal for submission for integration into the Label Generation Rules for the Root Zone. Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/proposal-armenian-lgr-2015-07-22-en

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FW: Call for Community Experts to Review the IDN Implementation Guidelines
by Fahd Batayneh July 21, 2015

July 21, 2015

FYI… For those interested in the work undertaken by ICANN on Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), the below might be of interest to you. Fahd Batayneh ICANN Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 12:50 AM Subject: ICANN News Alert -- Call for Community Experts to Review the IDN Implementation Guidelines <http://www.icann.org/> ICANN News Alert https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-07-20-en _____ Call for Community Experts to Review the IDN Implementation Guidelines 20 July 2015 1. Introduction The IDN Implementation Guidelines address the IDN registration policies and practices, designed to minimize the risk of cybersquatting and consumer confusion, and respect the interests of communities using local languages and scripts. These Guidelines are for registry operators to implement IDNs at the second level. Registry operators that offer IDNs under the new gTLDs, resulting from the 2012 application round, are contractually bound to adhere to the Guidelines per Specification 6 of the Registry Agreement. The IDN ccTLDs are encouraged to follow the Guidelines through the IDN ccTLD Fast Track process, but are not contractually obligated to do so. IDN Implementation Guidelines were last updated in 2011. ICANN is now initiating a revision of these guidelines and soliciting the participation of expert community volunteers to form a working group for this purpose. The working group will comprise of expert volunteer members from GNSO, ccNSO, SSAC and ALAC, as per the details below. Interested experts should be endorsed by their respective SOs/ACs and should send their Resumes and Statements of Interest to IDNProgram(a)icann.org by 3 August, 2015. 2. Background Historically, the IDN Implementation Guidelines have been updated when there was a change to relevant protocols or other demand from the community, but not on a regular basis. As there are contractual obligations associated with the Guidelines, updating them may have a significant impact. To date, there have been five versions of the Guidelines, available through the link: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/implementation-guidelines-2012-02-25-…. The current Version 3.0 <https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/idn-guidelines-2011-09-02-en> was developed through a community based effort and finalized on 2 September 2011. This was endorsed <https://www.icann.org/resources/board-material/resolutions-2011-10-28-en#1.2> by the ICANN Board of Directors on 28 October 2011. Since publication of the latest version of the Guidelines in 2011, there have been changes in the terminology around IDNs and language tables (e.g. see Appendix 2 of Integrated Issues Report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/idn-vip-integrated-issues-final…> [PDF, 2.15 MB]), as well as a definition of the formal representation <https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-davies-idntables-08> of the language tables to make them machine readable. Additional analysis and data are also available, including Maximal Starting Repertoire <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2014-06-20-en> (MSR), informational RFC 6912 and revised IANA IDNA tables <http://www.iana.org/assignments/idna-tables> for Unicode 6.3.0. Finally there have been recommendations for consistency and manageability of variants across different levels in a domain name, e.g. in the User Experience Study <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/active-ux-21mar13-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.38 MB] and related SSAC comments in SAC 60 <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/sac-060-en.pdf> [PDF, 655 KB] report. Based on the experience with implementing IDNs accumulated since 2011, GNSO Council and its members have asked ICANN to update these guidelines. 3. Working Group Expertise and Composition The working group members should have expertise in one or more of the following areas, as relevant for the second level. * DNS and IDNA protocols * IDN language or script tables, including variants and label level rules * IDN policy * IDN implementation * IDN label registration process and registration data * IDN related SSR issues, including string similarity * IDN usability challenges and universal acceptance The working group is anticipated to have expertise in all these areas, with tentatively seven members: GNSO (3), ccNSO (2), SSAC (1) and ALAC (1). The number of GNSO and ccNSO members are based on membership during previous revisions of IDN Implementation Guidelines. SSAC and ALAC members are being added for additional consideration of SSR and usability issues. 4. Tentative Work Plan The working group will determine its own work plan and deliverables, after its formation. The following are tentative steps and the timeline the working group may undertake to complete its work. The working group is expected to hold regular conference calls to undertake this work. * Formation – August 2015 * Identification of relevant issues * Public comment on issues – ICANN 54 * Finalization of issues * Development of initial recommendations against the issues identified * Public comment on Interim draft – ICANN 55 * Finalization of recommendations * Development of complete draft * Public comment on complete draft– ICANN 56 * Publication of updated IDN Implementation Guidelines – August 2016

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LGR format update, LAGER mailing list established
by Kim Davies June 25, 2015

June 25, 2015

Colleagues, Some quick news on the LGR format specification. The 11th revision of the draft has just been posted. You can find it online at https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-davies-idntables and a comparison of changes from the last version is at https://tools.ietf.org/rfcdiff?difftype=--hwdiff&url2=draft-davies-idntable… As the document is in pretty good shape, we have had dialogue with senior leaders of the IETF to work out the best path to finalise it and turn it into an RFC. There is enthusiasm for making this a formal standards-track IETF document, which means it has a higher standing than an “informational” document we were originally thinking of. This process requires more formal deliberation within the IETF and review by additional parties. To aid this, the IETF is considering establishing a new working group called “lager” to perform this review. You can find the proposed charter for this group at https://datatracker.ietf.org/wg/lager/charter/. Most importantly, a mailing list has been created and I would encourage anyone interested in the specification to sign up and contribute to the discussions that will happen there. You can sign up to the list at https://www.ietf.org/mailman/listinfo/lager cheers, kim Kim Davies Director, Technical Services ICANN

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IDN Program Update and Workshop at ICANN 53 in Buenos Aires
by Fahd Batayneh June 24, 2015

June 24, 2015

Friends and Colleagues, I'd like to bring to your attention the following two sessions that will take place at ICANN 53 in Buenos Aires today (Wednesday June 24, 2015). The sessions are: . IDN Program Update | 13.30 - 14.45 UTC | http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-idn . IDN Root Zone LGR Workshop | 16.00 - 17.15 UTC | http://buenosaires53.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-lgr Both sessions have Remote Participation facilities. Thank you, Fahd Batayneh ICANN

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IDN Root Zone LGR Workshop | Wednesday, 24 June 2015 | 13:00-14:15 (Local Buenos Aires Time)
by Jia-Juh Kimoto June 18, 2015

June 18, 2015

Meeting: IDN Root Zone LGR Workshop Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 Time: 13:00-14:15 (Local Buenos Aires Time) Location: El Aguila | 24th Floor | Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center | Address: San Martin 1225, 1416 Buenos Aires, Argentina | Phone:+54 11 4318-9000 Map: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann53_one_page_guide.j… Agenda: IDN Root Zone LGR Workshop Wednesday 1300-1415pm; Aguila Time: 1 hr 15 mins 1. Introduction - Sarmad Hussain 2. Requirements in the LGR Proposal - Integration Panel - 25 mins 3. LGR Toolset - Marc Blanchet - 10 mins 4. Community Updates a. Cyrillic GP Update - Dusan Stojicevic - 7 mins b. CJK Coordination Challenges and Solutions - Hiro Hotta - 7 mins 5. Q/A - 25 mins

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IDN Program Update | Wednesday, 24 June 2015 | 10:30-11:45 (Local Buenos Aires Time)
by Jia-Juh Kimoto June 18, 2015

June 18, 2015

Meeting: IDN Program Update Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 Time: 10:30-11:45 (Local Buenos Aires Time) Location: Libertador C | 1st Floor | Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center | Address: San Martin 1225, 1416 Buenos Aires, Argentina | Phone:+54 11 4318-9000 Map: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann53_one_page_guide.j… Agenda: IDN Program Update Wednesday 1030-1145; Libertador C Time: 1 hr 15 mins 1. IDN Program - Overview and Progress - Sarmad Hussain - 15 mins 2. Update by Integration Panel - Integration Panel - 7 mins 3. Community Updates a. Arabic GP Update - Meikal Mumin - 7 mins b. Armenian GP Update - Igor Mkrtumyan - 7 mins c. Japanese GP Update - Hiro Hotta - 7 mins d. Korean GP Update - Kyongsok Kim - 7 mins 4. Q/A - 25 mins

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IDN Program Update | Wednesday, 24 June 2015 | 10:30-11:45 (Local Buenos Aires Time)
by Jia-Juh Kimoto June 18, 2015

June 18, 2015

Meeting: IDN Program Update Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2015 Time: 10:30-11:45 (Local Buenos Aires Time) Location: Libertador C | 1st Floor | Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center | Address: San Martin 1225, 1416 Buenos Aires, Argentina | Phone:+54 11 4318-9000 Map: http://buenosaires53.icann.org/sites/default/files/icann53_one_page_guide.j…

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