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2023-09-20 At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)

2023-09-20 At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG)

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Date: Wednesday, 20 September 2023

Time: 19:00 - 20:30 UTC  (for the time in various time zones click here) 

How can I participate in this meeting?

English, French & Spanish Conference ID = 3535 

Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09

Passcode: #CPWG2345*

Real time transcription (RTT) available at: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN


Action Items: EN  

Recording: EN, ES, FR

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: EN

Transcript: EN, ES, FR

Participants: 

EN: Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Eduardo Diaz, Alan Greenberg, Annett Bonuke, Antonio Medina Gomez, Avri Doria, Bill Jouris, Carlton Samuels, Jonathan Zuck, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Christopher Wilkinson, Claire Craig, Eduardo Tome, Gerardo Martinez, Gopal Tadepalli, Gordon Chillcott, Greg Shatan, Herve Hounzandji, John McCormac, Judith Hellerstein, Justine Chew, Laura Margolis, Michael Palage, Marita Moll, Sebastien Bachollet, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy

ES: Sandra Rodriguez, 

FR: Raïhanath Gbadamassi, Anne-Marie Joly-Bachollet

Apologies: Maureen Hilyard, Satish Babu, Priyatosh Jana, Mouloud Khelif

Observer: none

Staff: Heidi Ullrich, Claudia Ruiz, Michelle DeSmyter

ES Interpreters: Veronica & Lilian

FR: Interpreters: Aurelie & Claire

Call Management:  Michelle DeSmyter & Claudia Ruiz


AGENDA

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 EN

English (EN)

1. Welcome and Introduction to the Meeting - Staff (2 minutes)

2. Adoption of Agenda, Review of Action Items - Olivier Crépin-Leblond (3 minutes)

3. Workgroup and Small Team Updates (30 minutes)

 TPR-PDP

Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (TPR-PDP) - (2 mins - Update in the Comment Section below)


At-Large Workspace

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

Additional Resources

 EPDP-IDNs

Expedited Policy Development Process on the Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) - (3 mins) Justine

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives 

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Satish Babu (apology), Hadia Elminiawi, Abdulkarim Oloyede 
    • ALAC Participants: Justine Chew

Additional Resources


 RDA Scoping Team

Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team - (N/A)

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Alan Greenberg, Michael Palage

Additional Resources

 RDRS (formerly SSAD ODA)

Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) - (N/A) 

(formerly System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment)

At-Large Representative

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

 Closed Generics

Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generics - (15 mins) 

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Greg Shatan 
    • ALAC Alternate: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

 Applicant Support GGP

Applicant Support GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) - (N/A)

GGP Applicant Support Survey Link

Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11f36lFkyAirJAWqQ-Raxhjj1VO8zSTistY4LHIbZ8sI/edit?usp=sharing

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Maureen Hilyard
    • ALAC Alternate: Satish Babu

Additional Resources

 New gTLD Next Round (SubPro)

New gTLD Next Round (SubPro) - (10 mins) Justine Chew

At-Large Workspace on SubPro

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Justine Chew (ALAC appointed representative to the IRT, and liaison to the GNSO)
    • ALAC Alternate: Cheryl Langdon-Orr (ALAC appointed alternate to the IRT)

Additional Resources

4. Policy Statement Updates - Hadia Elminiawi and Claudia Ruiz, drafting team member(s) and all (5 mins)

a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

b. Open Public Comments - Summary

c. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement , or Correspondence)

Statement Name

Internal Deadlines

Status

Assigned Working Group

Penholder(s)

PDP3 ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism TBDDraftingCPWGMichael Palage 
At-Large Workspace: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs DraftingCPWGhadia.elminiawi 

d. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

 September (4)

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.


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.


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

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.

Link to the Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference Webinar  - 21 August 2023


ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments CPWG

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.


 October (1)

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.


 November (1)

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

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.

 December (2)

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


PTI Draft FY25 Plan

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


NCAP Study 2 Draft Report

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.

5. Final Presentation of ALAC Statement on the ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism Public Comment - Michael Palage (15 mins) (TBC)

6. Presentation on the Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation Public Comment - Olivier (10 mins)

7. Review of Pending Recommendations of CCT and SSR2 Review Recommendations - Jonathan Zuck (15 mins)

8. At-Large Sessions at ICANN78 - Jonathan Zuck, ALAC Chair and Heidi Ullrich, Staff (10 minutes)

See: ICANN78 - October 2023: Annual General Meeting - Hamburg, Germany I 21-26 October 2023

a. Discussion of the agenda for the CPWG Overview Session during ICANN78 - Olivier and Jonathan

b. ALAC Questions to the Board, GAC, GNSO and SSAC  during ICANN78 - Heidi

9. Any other business (AOB) - Hadia Elminiawi, and all (3 minutes)

10. Next Meeting - Olivier Crépin-Leblond and staff (2 minutes)

  • CPWG meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, at rotating times of 13:00 & 19:00 UTC
  • Proposed Next Meeting: Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 13:00 UTC

CPWG Resources

 ES

Español (ES)

1. Bienvenida e Introducción a la Reunión - Personal (2 minutos)
2. Adopción de la agenda, revisión de los elementos de acción - Olivier Crépin-Leblond (3 minutos)
3. Actualizaciones de grupos de trabajo y equipos pequeños (30 minutos)

 TPR-PDP

Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (TPR-PDP) - (2 minutos - actualización en la sección de comentarios a continuación)

At-Large Workspace

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

Additional Resources

 EPDP-IDNs

Expedited Policy Development Process on the Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) - (3 minutos)

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives 

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Satish Babu, Hadia Elminiawi, Abdulkarim Oloyede 
    • ALAC Participants: Justine Chew 

Additional Resources

 RDA Scoping Team

Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team - (N/A)

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Alan Greenberg, Michael Palage

Additional Resources

 RDRS (formerly SSAD ODA)

Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) - (N/A)

(formerly System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment)

At-Large Representative

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

 Closed Generics

Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generics - (15 minutos)

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Greg Shatan 
    • ALAC Alternate: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

    • GNSO Workspace: not public at this time. To become public once the work of the group is completed.

 Applicant Support GGP

Applicant Support GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) - (N/A) 

GGP Applicant Support Survey Link

Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11f36lFkyAirJAWqQ-Raxhjj1VO8zSTistY4LHIbZ8sI/edit?usp=sharing

At-Large Workspace


At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Maureen Hilyard 
    • ALAC Alternate: Satish Babu

Additional Resources

 New gTLD Next Round (SubPro)

New gTLD Next Round (SubPro) (10 minutos) Justine Chew

At-Large Workspace on SubPro

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Justine Chew (ALAC appointed representative to the IRT, and liaison to the GNSO)
    • ALAC Alternate: Cheryl Langdon-Orr (ALAC appointed alternate to the IRT)

Additional Resources

4. Actualizaciones de comentarios sobre políticas: Claudia Ruiz, Hadia Elminiawi y miembro(s) del equipo de redacción y todos (5 minutes)

a. Ratificado recientemente por el ALAC / Actualmente en procedo de ratificación

b. Comentarios Publicos para decision

c.Estado de cuenta actuales (Asesoramniento del ALAC, Declaración de comentario público o Correspondencia)

Nombre del Comentario Público

Comentarios del Público Cerrar

Estado

Grupo de Trabajo Asignado

Autor(es)

PDP ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism 

TBD

DraftingCPWGMichael Palage 
At-Large Workspace: ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDN ccTLDs

 

DraftingCPWGhadia.elminiawi 

Próximos procedimientos de comentarios públicos

 September (4)

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.


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.


Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR)

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.


ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.


 October (1)

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.

 November (1)

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

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.

 December (2)

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


PTI Draft FY25 Plan

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


NCAP Study 2 Draft Report

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.

5. Presentación de los antecedentes y declaración inicial del ALAC sobre la política propuesta por la ccNSO para un mecanismo de revisión relacionado con un ccTLD específico. Comentario público: Michael Palage (15 mins)

6. Presentación de Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation - Hadia Elminiawi (10 mins)

7. Revisión de las recomendaciones pendientes de CCT y SSR2 - Jonathan Cuck (15 Mins) 

8. Sesiones At-Large en ICANN78 - Jonathan Zuck (10 minutes)

See: ICANN78 - October 2023: Annual General Meeting - Hamburg, Germany I 21-26 October 2023

a. Poll on the At-Large ICANN78 Session proposals and next steps - Jonathan

b. ALAC Questions to the Board, GAC, GNSO and SSAC  during ICANN78 - Heidi

9. Cualquier otro negocio (AOB) - Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Hadia Elminiawi, and all (3 minutos)

10. Próxima reunión: Hadia Elminiawi, Olivier Crépin-Leblond y el personal (2 minuto)

  • Las reuniones del CPWG se llevan a cabo semanalmente los miércoles, en horarios rotativos de 13 y 19 UTC

  • Próxima reunión propuesta: miércoles, 27 de Septiembre 2023, 13 UTC

CPWG Resources

 FR

Français (FR) 

1. Bienvenue et introduction à la réunion - Personnel (2 minutes)
2. Adoption de l'ordre du jour, examen des mesures à prendre – Olivier Crépin-Leblond (3 minutes)
3. Mises à jour des groupes de travail et des petites équipes (60 minutes)

 TPR-PDP

Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (TPR-PDP) - (5 min)

At-Large Workspace

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

Additional Resources

 EPDP-IDNs

Expedited Policy Development Process on the Internationalized Domain Names (EPDP-IDNs) - (N/A)

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives 

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Satish Babu, Hadia Elminiawi, Abdulkarim Oloyede 
    • ALAC Participants: Justine Chew

Additional Resources


 RDA Scoping Team

Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team - (N/A)

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representatives

    • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Alan Greenberg, Michael Palage

Additional Resources

 RDRS (formerly SSAD ODA)

Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) - (NA)

(formerly System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment)

At-Large Representative

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

 Closed Generics

Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generics - (15 min)

See: Message from the ALAC, GAC and the GNSO Chairs to the CG Dialogue Participants

The Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generic gTLDs Draft Framework dated 8 June 2023 is available on the ICANN website at: https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-framework-for-closed-generic-gtlds-08jun23-en.pdf

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Greg Shatan 
    • ALAC Alternate: Alan Greenberg

Additional Resources

    • GNSO Workspace: not public at this time. To become public once the work of the group is completed.

 Applicant Support GGP

Applicant Support GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) - (30 mins) Jonathan Zuck

GGP Applicant Support Survey Link

Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11f36lFkyAirJAWqQ-Raxhjj1VO8zSTistY4LHIbZ8sI/edit?usp=sharing

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Workspace

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Maureen Hilyard 
    • ALAC Alternate: Satish Babu

Additional Resources


 New gTLD Next Round (SubPro)

New gTLD Next Round (SubPro) 

At-Large Workspace on SubPro

At-Large Representative(s)

    • ALAC Appointed Representative: Justine Chew (ALAC appointed representative to the IRT, and liaison to the GNSO)
    • ALAC Alternate: Cheryl Langdon-Orr (ALAC appointed alternate to the IRT)

Additional Resources

4. Mises à jour des commentaires sur la politique -  Heidi Ullrich et Hadia Elminiawi, membre(s) de l'équipe de rédaction et tous (10 minutes).

a. Récemment ratifié par l'ALAC

b. Commentaire public pour décisionG

c. Déclarations actuelles (avis de l'ALAC, déclaration de commentaires publics ou corrrespondance)

Nom du commentaire public

Commentaire public Fermer

Statut

Groupe de travail assigné

Auteur(s)

GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report

 

DraftingCPWGCheryl Langdon-Orr 
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism 

TBD

DraftingCPWGMichael Palage 
ALAC Proposal for Subsequent Procedures Recommendation 17.2 on Applicant Support

18 August 2023

RatifiedCPWGJustine Chew 

d. Prochaines Procédures de Commentaires Publics

 September (4)

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.


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.


Pilot Holistic Review Revised Terms of Reference (ToR)

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for a new Holistic Review. This proceeding is related to one opened on 30 August 2022, seeking community input on the Pilot Holistic Review Revised ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review. In response to the diverging views expressed in the previous proceeding, the OEC, on behalf of the Board, reconvened the ToR drafting team to address the comments through revisions to the document.


ISPCP Constituency Charter Amendments

The Internet Service Providers and Connectivity Providers (ISPCP) Constituency recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the proposed amendments of the NPOC charter to inform ICANN Board consideration.


 October(1)

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input and feedback from the domain name and Internet community, interested parties and individuals on the draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report.


 November (1)

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process CPWG

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.

 December (2)

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft ICANN FY25-29 Operating and Financial Plan, Draft ICANN FY25 Operating Plan and Budget, Draft IANA FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.


PTI Draft FY25 Plan

ICANN is seeking the community's input about the Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget via this Public Comment proceeding.

5. Présentation du contexte et de la déclaration initiale de l'ALAC sur la politique proposée par la ccNSO pour un mécanisme de révision spécifique lié aux ccTLD. Commentaires publics - Michael Palage et Lianna Galystan (20 minutes - à confirmer)

6.  Sessions At-Largae àl'ICANN78  - Jonathan Zuck (10 minutes)

See: ICANN78 - October 2023: Annual General Meeting - Hamburg, Germany I 21-26 October 2023

a. Poll on the At-Large ICANN78 Session proposals and next steps - Jonathan

b. ALAC Questions to the Board, GAC, GNSO and SSAC  during ICANN78 - Heidi

7. Questions diverses (Divers) - Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Hadia Elminiawi, et tous (3 minutes)

8. Prochaine réunion - Hadia Elminiawi, Olivier Crépin-Leblond et le personnel (2 minutes)

  • Les réunions du CPWG ont lieu chaque semaine le mercredi, à des heures tournantes de 13 et 19 UTC.
  • Prochaine réunion proposée: Mercredi, 06 Septembre 2023, 19 UTC

CPWG Resources