2009-05-21 - Single & Two-Character Domain Names in .BIZ
Category: gTLDs
Topic: Phased Allocation Process for Single & Two-Character Domain Names in .BIZ
Board meeting date: 21 May 2009
Resolution number: 2009-05-21-07
URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-21may09.htm
Status: Completed
Summary
Board approved an amendment to the .BIZ Registry Agreement regarding the phased allocation process for single & two-character domain names in .BIZ
Text
Whereas, NeuStar has submitted a request pursuant to ICANN's Registry Services Evaluation Policy to amend the .BIZ Registry Agreement to permit a phased allocation program for single and two-character domain names.
Whereas, the proposed release of single and two-character domain names in .BIZ would be consistent with the recommendations of the GNSO Reserved Names Working Group and other approvals to permit the release of single and two-character domain names.
Whereas, ICANN has evaluated the proposed amendments to the .BIZ Registry Agreement as new registry services pursuant to the Registry Services Evaluation Policy and has posted amendments for public comment and Board approval (http://www.icann.org/registries/rsep/).
Whereas, the amendment grants a limited exception to price caps for the RFP or auction of single and two-character domain names in .BIZ.
It is hereby resolved (2009-05-21-07) that the .BIZ amendments are approved, and the President and General Counsel are authorized to take such actions as appropriate to implement the amendments.
Implementation Actions
Implement amendments
Responsible entity: ICANN Services Staff and Office of the General Counsel
Due date: None specified
Completion date: 26 May 2009
Other Related Resolutions
TBD
Additional Information
No additional funding provided.
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