- Category: (replace this text with one of the following categories: AdministrationTopic: Adoption of the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure/Budget, Board, ccTLD, gTLD, IP, ICANN Structure, International Agreement, Root Zone)
- Topic: (replace this text with a keywords from title)
- Board meeting date: 1 October 2008
- Resolution number: 2008.10.01.04
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-01oct08.htm
- Status: (replace this text with: Completed
Summary
The Board of Directors adopted the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure to protect registrants by ensuring a timely transfer of domain names in the event of registrar de-accreditation.
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Whereas, Staff has implemented a Registrar Data Escrow program to protect registrants through the escrowing of certain registration data for use upon de-accreditation of an ICANN-accredited registrar;
Whereas, Staff has developed a set of processes entitled the De-Accredited Registrar
Transition Procedure in consultation with the ICANN community to facilitate timely transition of gTLD registrations upon de-accreditation of a registrar to another accredited registrar;
Whereas, the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure has been posted by ICANN for public comment and utilized by Staff on an interim basis;
Whereas, the Board requested that the purpose of the procedure reflect the goal of enhancing the protection to the registrants and that any benefits from an auction would generally go to pay outstanding ICANN fees, with the remainder left for the de-accredited registrar where appropriate;
It is hereby resolved (2008.10.01.04) that the Board adopts the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure and further directs Staff to periodically re-evaluate its effectiveness as the registrar marketplace evolves and make modifications to the procedure as appropriate.
Implementation Actions
- Implementation of De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure
- Responsible entity: ICANN Staff, Registrar Liaison Department
- Due date: n/a
- Completion date: procedure became effective immediately
- Periodically re-evaluate effectiveness of the Procedure
- Responsible entity: ICANN Staff, Registrar Liaison Department
- Due date: ongoing
- Complete date: ongoing
Other Related Resolutions
- none
Additional Information
- , Ongoing, Suspended)
Summary
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Mike Zupke gave a high-level overview of the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure, which is intended to provide a rapid, objective and predictable procedure for transitioning names from a de-accredited registrar to an ICANN-accredited registrar and enhance the protection for registrants.
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The Chairman noted that the procedure should be reviewed from time to time for effectiveness. The resolution relating to the amended text, was then moved by Steve Goldstein and seconded by Jean-Jacques Subrenat
Whereas, Staff has implemented a Registrar Data Escrow program to protect registrants through the escrowing of certain registration data for use upon de-accreditation of an ICANN-accredited registrar;
Whereas, Staff has developed a set of processes entitled the De-Accredited Registrar
Transition Procedure in consultation with the ICANN community to facilitate timely transition of gTLD registrations upon de-accreditation of a registrar to another accredited registrar;
Whereas, the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure has been posted by ICANN for public comment and utilized by Staff on an interim basis;
Whereas, the Board requested that the purpose of the procedure reflect the goal of enhancing the protection to the registrants and that any benefits from an auction would generally go to pay outstanding ICANN fees, with the remainder left for the de-accredited registrar where appropriate;
It is hereby resolved (2008.10.01.04) that the Board adopts the De-Accredited Registrar Transition Procedure and further directs Staff to periodically re-evaluate its effectiveness as the registrar marketplace evolves and make modifications to the procedure as appropriate.
A voice vote was taken of all Board Members present for each resolution, and the motion was approved by a vote of 14 to 0, with no abstentions.
The Board offered thanks to Staff for their work.
Implementation Actions
- (replace this text with specific Action Item)
- Responsible entity: (replace this text with the responsible entity: ICANN department, ICANN Community Structure, Board, U.S. Department of Commerce)
- Due date: (replace this text with Due Date)
- Completion date: (replace this text with Date action was implemented)
- (replace this text with specific Action Item)
- Responsible entity: (replace this text with the responsible entity: ICANN department, ICANN Community Structure, Board, U.S. Department of Commerce)
- Due date: (replace this text with Due Date)
- Completion date: (replace this text with Date action was implemented)
Other Related Resolutions
- (replace this text with links to related resolutions)
Additional Information
- (replace this text with any additional notes related to this resolution, i.e. funding considerations)