GNSO-TPR WG recommendations to Change of Registrant Data (Rec #25-28)
Steinar's recommendation is in favor of eliminating Section II from the Transfer Policy; instead, the working group recommends that a standalone “Change of Registrant Data” policy MUST be established, existing outside of the revised Transfer Policy. For the avoidance of doubt, the working group is not recommending a new PDP to establish this standalone policy; instead, the working group is recommending the Change of Registrant Data Policy be created as part of the implementation of these policy recommendations.
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At-Large Representatives
ALAC Appointed Representatives: Steinar Grøtterød, Daniel Nanghaka
ALAC Alternates: Raymond Mamattah, Lutz Donnerhacke
ALAC Observers: Chokri Ben Romdhane, Hans Bathija, K Mohan Raidu, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy
The ICANN Board directed the ICANN organization (org) to initiate a community consultation on Public Interest Commitments and Registry Voluntary Commitments (PICs/RVCs) to ensure that the draft framework for implementing recommendations related to PICs/RVCs is consistent with the ICANN Bylaws.
This is the second in a series of Public Comment proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) for the New gTLD Program: Next Round. Specifically, ICANN org is looking for input from the community on whether the proposed language is consistent with the relevant outputs from the Final Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process. It should be noted that the proposed language has been developed in collaboration with theSubsequent Procedures Implementation Review Team.
Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?
Three new Reference LGRs for Balinese script, Thaana script, and Inuktitut language, as well as two updated Reference LGRs for Myanmar script (Full Variant Set) and Spanish language are being released for Public Comment. ICANN org seeks feedback from the broader community on these new and updated Reference LGRs.
Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?
Public Comment the proposed renewal of the .COM Registry Agreement (.COM RA). The current .COM RA between ICANN and Verisign, Inc. (Verisign), the registry operator for the .COM top-level domain (TLD), was established in 2012 and is set to expire on 30 November 2024. The renewal proposal is the result of bilateral discussions between ICANN and Verisign. The proposed renewal agreement for the .COM RA is based on thecurrent .COM RA, as amended byAmendment 1(2016),Amendment 2(2019), andAmendment 3(2020) and incorporates important concepts from the Base RA, including both recent amendments to the Base gTLD Registry Agreement (Base RA), bringing these enhanced obligations to the largest TLD.
Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?
Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process
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The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.
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Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft
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Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.
Proposed Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) Version 2 Principles
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This document represents the first major step in the ASO AC’s work of revising ICP-2. It sets forth the core principles that ASO AC believes should be captured in the next version of ICP-2.
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Continuous Improvement Program Framework
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The Third Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT3) Recommendation 3.6 calls for Organizational Reviews to be evolved into a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP). The Continuous Improvement Program Community Coordination Group (CIP-CCG) seeks input on the developed Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Framework before adoption and the first CIP assessment.
Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Draft Report
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The second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) will seek community input on its draft findings and recommendations. In accordance with the scope specified in the ICANN Bylaws, the IFR2 focuses on PTI's performance of the IANA naming function against the contractual requirements in the IANA Naming Function Contract and the IANA Naming Function Statement of Work.
Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan
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The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.
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Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
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The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year. PTI is an affiliate of ICANN and, through contracts and subcontracts with ICANN, is responsible for the operations of the IANA functions. PTI has its own Bylaws that require the organization to develop its own annual PTI Operating Plan & Budget (OP&B). The PTI OP&B includes all costs directly related to the delivery of the IANA services: performing day-to-day operations, developing, and evolving tools and systems, reporting on performance and customer satisfaction, and maintaining the security and integrity of key elements of Internet infrastructure.
Draft ICANN FY26 Operating Plan and Budget & Draft IANA FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
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The Annual OP&B sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the current fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of a Five-Year Operating and Financial Plan and Annual OP&B for ICANN and IANA prior to the start of each fiscal year.