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ICANN org discussed the Assumptions Paper with the ALAC at ICANN65, as well as on a subsequent webinar on 8 August 2019. The ALAC raised concerns about ICANN org beginning to prepare and plan for subsequent procedures when the Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group (WG) has not completed its work. The ALAC also said that additional study on the “safe pace of new strings” is needed. ALAC’s other comments centered around application volume and seeking further clarity for the assumptions on outsourcing.
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