Dear Larisa, colleagues - I think it could be good idea to read the document before our next scheduled conference call. Thanks! Rgds, Michael 2013/6/26 Larisa B. Gurnick <larisa.gurnick@icann.org>

Dear WS 3 members,****

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The Expert Working Group (EWG) released its initial report and recommendations - https://community.icann.org/display/WG/Explore+the+Draft+Next+Generation+gTL..., which address many of the issues raised by the WHOIS RT. Please note upcoming events that may be of interest:****

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· *A webinar<https://www.icann.org/en/about/learning/webinars/gtld-directory-services-24jun13-en.htm>on Monday, 8 July at 15:00-16:30 UTC *: EWG will walk through the proposal and invite views and input from Community.****

· A *consultation in Durban <http://durban47.icann.org/node/39627>* on Monday, 15 July: EWG will present the outcome of their work and open the floor for any questions or feedback. ****

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Staff is working on responses to your follow up questions pertaining to the WHOIS implementation and will provide an update prior to Durban. Additionally, staff will coordinate a meeting in Durban with key WHOIS implementation staff and the members of WS 3.****

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Best regards,****

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*Larisa B. Gurnick*

Consultant/Senior Director, Organizational Reviews****

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)****

larisa.gurnick@icann.org****

310 383-8995****

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