At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) & GNSO Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) (N/A - work resumes 3 September).

Internal Documents

ALAC Draft Comment on the Transfer Policy Initial Report (Phase 1a) - Recently Ratified

ALAC Feedback requested on TPR PDP Recommendations

At-Large Representatives

ALAC Members: Steinar Grøtterød and Daniel Nanghaka

ALAC Alternates: Raymond Mamattah and Lutz Donnerhacke

ALAC Observers: Chokri Ben Romdhane, Hans Bathija, K Mohan Raidu, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy

Background resources

Losing FOA Working Document, Auth-Info Codes Working Document, and Additional Security Measures

GNSO TPR PDP WG Draft Responses to Charter Questions and Candidate Recommendations

At-Large Workspace: Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) & GNSO Workspace: Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) (N/A). 

At-Large Representatives 

ALAC Members: Satish Babu, Lianna Galstyan  and Abdulkarim Oloyede 

ALAC Participants: Justine Chew  and Hadia Elminiawi

At-Large Workspace: Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team & GNSO Workspace: Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team  (N/A). 

At-Large Representative

ALAC Member: Alan Greenberg

System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment (SSAD ODA) (N/A).

At-Large Representative

ALAC Member on GNSO Council Small Team: Alan Greenberg

Background Documents

ODA Preliminary Report GNSO Council

NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations CPWG

ICANN org is posting for Public Comment proposed amendments to the base gTLD Registry Agreement (RA) and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). These proposed amendments specify operational requirements for the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) to deliver the Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) and to phase out certain obligations to provide RDDS via the WHOIS protocol.

NEW: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems CPWG

Universal Acceptance Steering Group has developed a general Universal Acceptance Readiness (UA) Framework. A study is conducted using this framework to determine which functions of registry and registrar systems may need to be reviewed to support UA of domain names and email addresses. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the results and the possible UA Roadmap for registries and registrars which intend to make their systems UA-ready.

Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

 Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated 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.

NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG

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.

Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

NEW: Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rule: Armenian, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin CPWG

ICANN has developed four additional script-based reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level in consultation with the relevant script communities. This aims to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate the registry operations of gTLDs. ICANN org seeks for feedback from the broader community on these LGRs.

NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Technical Check Review CPWG

For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) & GNSO Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) (N/A - hasta 3 septiembre)

At-Large Representatives

ALAC Members: Steinar Grøtterød and Daniel Nanghaka 

ALAC Alternates: Raymond Mamattah and Lutz Donnerhacke

ALAC Observers: Chokri Ben Romdhane, Hans Bathija, K Mohan Raidu, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy

Ver: Documento de trabajo de pérdida de FOA, documento de trabajo de códigos de información de autenticación y medidas de seguridad adicionales

At-Large Workspace: Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) & GNSO Workspace: Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) (N/A).

At-Large Representatives 

ALAC Members: Satish Babu, Lianna Galstyan and Abdulkarim Oloyede

        ALAC Participants: Justine Chew and Hadia Elminiawi

At-Large Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team Workspace & GNSO Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team Workspace (N/A).

At-Large Representatives

ALAC Member: Alan Greenberg

System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment (SSAD ODA) (N/A).

At-Large Representative

     ALAC Member on GNSO Council Small Team: Alan Greenberg

Voir: ODA Preliminary Report GNSO Council

NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations CPWG

ICANN org is posting for Public Comment proposed amendments to the base gTLD Registry Agreement (RA) and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). These proposed amendments specify operational requirements for the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) to deliver the Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) and to phase out certain obligations to provide RDDS via the WHOIS protocol.

NEW: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems CPWG

Universal Acceptance Steering Group has developed a general Universal Acceptance Readiness (UA) Framework. A study is conducted using this framework to determine which functions of registry and registrar systems may need to be reviewed to support UA of domain names and email addresses. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the results and the possible UA Roadmap for registries and registrars which intend to make their systems UA-ready.

Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

 Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated 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.

NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG

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.

Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

NEW: Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rule: Armenian, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin CPWG

ICANN has developed four additional script-based reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level in consultation with the relevant script communities. This aims to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate the registry operations of gTLDs. ICANN org seeks for feedback from the broader community on these LGRs.

NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Technical Check Review CPWG

For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations CPWG

ICANN org is posting for Public Comment proposed amendments to the base gTLD Registry Agreement (RA) and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). These proposed amendments specify operational requirements for the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) to deliver the Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) and to phase out certain obligations to provide RDDS via the WHOIS protocol.

NEW: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems CPWG

Universal Acceptance Steering Group has developed a general Universal Acceptance Readiness (UA) Framework. A study is conducted using this framework to determine which functions of registry and registrar systems may need to be reviewed to support UA of domain names and email addresses. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the results and the possible UA Roadmap for registries and registrars which intend to make their systems UA-ready.

Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

 Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated 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.

NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG

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.

Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

NEW: Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rule: Armenian, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin CPWG

ICANN has developed four additional script-based reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level in consultation with the relevant script communities. This aims to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate the registry operations of gTLDs. ICANN org seeks for feedback from the broader community on these LGRs.

NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Technical Check Review CPWG

For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.

NEW: Proposed Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Add RDAP Contract Obligations CPWG

ICANN org is posting for Public Comment proposed amendments to the base gTLD Registry Agreement (RA) and 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA). These proposed amendments specify operational requirements for the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) to deliver the Registration Data Directory Services (RDDS) and to phase out certain obligations to provide RDDS via the WHOIS protocol.

NEW: Universal Acceptance Roadmap for Registry and Registrar Systems CPWG

Universal Acceptance Steering Group has developed a general Universal Acceptance Readiness (UA) Framework. A study is conducted using this framework to determine which functions of registry and registrar systems may need to be reviewed to support UA of domain names and email addresses. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the results and the possible UA Roadmap for registries and registrars which intend to make their systems UA-ready.

Registration Data Policy Implementation CPWG

ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures OFB-WG

Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

 Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) OFB-WG

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets OFB-WG

The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated 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.

NCAP Study 2 Draft Report CPWG

This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs CPWG

The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  OFB-WG

On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG

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.

NEW: Second-Level Reference Label Generation Rule: Armenian, Cyrillic, Greek, Latin CPWG

ICANN has developed four additional script-based reference Label Generation Rulesets (LGRs) for the second level in consultation with the relevant script communities. This aims to improve the transparency and consistency of the Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) table review process and to facilitate the registry operations of gTLDs. ICANN org seeks for feedback from the broader community on these LGRs.

NEW: NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter OFB-WG

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Technical Check Review CPWG

For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.