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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Neuman, Jeff
[mailto:Jeff.Neuman@neustar.us] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, 27 July 2005 1:24
p.m.<BR><B>To:</B> bruce.tonkin@melbourneit.com.au; Bhavin Turakhia; Marilyn
Cade; harris@cabase.org.ar; tony.ar.holmes@bt.com; Ken Stubbs; ck@nic.museum;
pcolebrook@gnr.com; rader@tucows.com; grant.forsyth@team.telstraclear.co.nz;
rader@tucows.com; Philip Sheppard; Thomas Keller; Alick. Wilson;
robin@robingross.com; niklas_lagergren@mpaa.org; Maureen@asmconsultants.ca;
ktsuru@bgmt.com.mx; lucy.nichols@nokia.com; Bret Fausett<BR><B>Cc:</B>
Secretariat@gnso.icann.org; jeffrey@icann.org; pritz@icann.org;
twomey@icann.org; Tina Dam; Drazek, Keith; Neuman, Jeff<BR><B>Subject:</B>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I am sending this note to as many
members of the GNSO Council as I have e-mail addresses for. I do not mind
if someone reposts this to the Council list. I would do so, but am unable
to post to that list.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I noticed the following item on the
GNSO Council Agenda:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P><PRE><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Item 8: Consideration of final report on process for use by ICANN in<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></PRE><PRE><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">considering requests for consent and related contractual amendments to<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></PRE><PRE><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">allow changes in the architecture operation of a gTLD registry. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></PRE><PRE><FONT face="Courier New" size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- for decision<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></PRE>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">NeuLevel was an initial supporter of
the process set out in the final report. However, circumstances have
changed completely in the past month or so with the signing of the .net
Agreement. As you all know, the .net agreement sets out its own process
for considering requests for consent and related contractual amendments to allow
changes in the architecture operation of a gTLD registry. Although there
are some similarities, there are also a number of significant differences.
Unfortunately, the public comment period on this subject closed prior to the
.net Agreement being posted. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I believe that any process other
than a carbon copy of the process set forth in the current executed .net
agreement with VeriSign is unacceptable. A policy as important as the one
contained in the final report that applies only to some registries and not the
others (i.e., .net) is fundamentally unfair as well as anti-competitive. We
believe that adopting any process other than what is in the .net agreement,
would single out those other registries “for disparate treatment” in violation
of Section 2.1 of the unsponsored TLD Agreements as well as ICANN’s bylaws to
promote competition. Section 2.1 of the Unsponsored Agreements
provide:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">“2.1. <U>General Obligations of
ICANN</U>. With respect to all matters that affect the rights, obligations, or
role of Registry Operator, ICANN shall during the Term of this
Agreement:</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><A name=2.1.1></A><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2.1.1. exercise its responsibilities
in an open and transparent manner;</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><A name=2.1.2></A><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2.1.2. not unreasonably restrain
competition and, to the extent feasible, promote and encourage robust
competition;</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
<P><A name=2.1.3></A><FONT face=Arial size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2.1.3. not apply standards,
policies, procedures or practices arbitrarily, unjustifiably, or inequitably and
not single out Registry Operator for disparate treatment unless justified by
substantial and reasonable cause; and . . . .”</SPAN></FONT><o:p></o:p></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I ask that the Council and the ICANN
staff consider the above before making any decisions on this matter. I
would be happy to discuss this matter further with any or all of
you.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=maroon size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: maroon">Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq.</SPAN></FONT>
<BR><FONT color=maroon size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: maroon">Director, Law & Policy</SPAN></FONT>
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