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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=FR link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:13.5pt'><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-17oct11-en.htm">http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-17oct11-en.htm</a><br><br><br><span class=apple-style-span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#424242;background:white'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=709 style='width:531.75pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none;border-top-left-radius: 5px 5px;border-top-right-radius: 5px
5px;border-bottom-right-radius: 5px 5px;border-bottom-left-radius: 5px 5px'><tr style='background-image:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin: initial;background-clip: initial;background-position:initial initial;background-repeat:initial initial'><td colspan=5 style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;background:#003366;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:white'>RySG Alternative Proposal for Continuity Operations Instrument<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=4 rowspan=2 style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Comment Period Deadlines<span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span></b><b><sup><span style='font-size:14.5pt'>(*)</span></sup></b><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;color:#CC0000'>Important Information Links<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/rysg-proposal-cof-17oct11-en.htm"><span style='text-decoration:none'>Public Comment Box</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Open Date:</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td><td colspan=3 style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal>17 October 2011<o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="mailto:rysg-proposal-cof@icann.org"><span style='text-decoration:none'>To Submit Your Comments (Forum)</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Close Date:</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=105 style='width:78.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal>2 December 2011<o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=88 style='width:66.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Time (UTC):</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=54 style='width:40.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal>23:59<o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=284 style='width:213.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a href="http://forum.icann.org/lists/rysg-proposal-cof/"><span style='text-decoration:none'>View Comments Submitted</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0cm'>ICANN received from the Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) a proposal for Establishment of a Continued Operations Fund (COF). This proposal is accompanied by an addendum (Proposed Continuing Operations Instrument) produced by the Afilias and PIR, supported by some other registries, registry applicants and other interested parties.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The RySG proposal can be found here: <a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rysg-proposal-cof-21jul11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rysg-proposal-cof-21jul11-en.pdf</span></a>[PDF, 71 KB]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The Addendum can be found here:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rysg-proposal-cof-addendum-01sep11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rysg-proposal-cof-addendum-01sep11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 119 KB]<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>The RySG proposal offers an alternative approach to the existing Continuing Operations Instrument that is part of the New gTLD Program. The current model proposed by ICANN is outlined in the Applicant Guidebook, in particular see Question 50 of applicant questions evaluation criteria attachment and the spec 8 of the Registry Agreement. Respondents to the public comment that wish to learn more about this topic are also encouraged to read the gTLD Registry Transition Process Memorandum (<a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 747 KB]) and the recently posted Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Request for Information (EBERO RFI):<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-14sep11-en.htm"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-2-14sep11-en.htm</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0cm'>Essentially, the existing Continuing Operations Instrument requires each new gTLD to obtain a letter of credit that will pay for the maintenance of five critical registry functions in the event of a registry failure. The proposed Continuing Operations Fund mechanism is essentially an insurance pool where each registry contributes to a fund – the contribution to a pooled risk fund would be less than the letter of credit (perhaps significantly less).<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0cm'>Here are some questions that public comment responders to be considered regarding the RySG alternative proposal as well as the existing continuing instrument model offered by ICANN. To be most effective, comments should identify the question addressed, or identify if a separate issue is addressed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Considering ICANN's Mission, what is the appropriate role for ICANN to create a fund or act as an insurer? Under which circumstances?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Can the same end be accomplished through a third party?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Will an insurance company underwrite this?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>The current COI model outlined on the Applicant Guidebook (see:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/applicants/agb"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://newgtlds.icann.org/applicants/agb</span></a>) is designed to provide some safeguards regardless of the number of gTLD registries that fail.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>For the existing COI model:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>There will be an incentive to underestimate the projected size of the new registry, and therefore lower the cost of the COI to below what it should be to protect registrants. How could this be addressed?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>For the COF model:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Who should determine how much reserve must be set aside?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>o<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>What criteria should be used to ensure sufficient funding and a mechanism to provide registrant protections?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>In the estimates shown in the addendum (Proposed Continuity Operations Instrument), what are the assumptions can be made in creating the basis for the proposed fund?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>How should the both the existing COI model and the newly proposed COF model ensure that it appropriately meets the needs of multiple registries sizes from small to large?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>Will the allocation of costs need to be adjusted over time if new registries enter the pool after the target balance is achieved? How can this account for some level of predictability and fairness for all registries?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>What appropriate level of internal resources should ICANN have for collections, tracking of deposits and outlays from the fund?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span><![endif]>What are the foreseeable challenges to move funds in timely manner to various parties as required responding to emergency situations?<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Section II: Background</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:9.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:9.0pt;margin-left:0cm'>This assurance of continuing operations through some mechanism – whether it is the current continuity operations instrument or the newly proposed continuing operations fund – is an important issue because it provides a mechanism to protect registrants in the event of a registry failure. ICANN's main goal is a registrant protection through the implementation of a transition process that occurs in a secure, stable and reliable manner, minimizing impact not only to gTLD registrants, but also to gTLD users. This process should provide transparency to all parties involved in the transition.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>The continuity operations instrument provides the one fully performed and in place registrant protection mechanism before the TLD is delegated. Additional important background information is furnished in the gTLD Registry Transition Process Memorandum (<a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf</span></a>[PDF, 747 KB]). Commenters should read that. A mechanism similar to the proposed continuing operations fund was considered at one time.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Section III: Document and Resource Links</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>New gTLD Registry Agreement (see spec 8):<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agreement-specs-clean-19sep11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/agreement-specs-clean-19sep11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 4.5 MB]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Module 2 of the Applicant Guidebook:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/evaluation-questions-criteria-clean-19sep11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/evaluation-questions-criteria-clean-19sep11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 725 KB] and<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/evaluation-procedures-clean-19sep11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/evaluation-procedures-clean-19sep11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 919 KB]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>gTLD Registry Transition Process Memorandum:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf"><span style='text-decoration:none'>http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-transition-processes-clean-30may11-en.pdf</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[PDF, 747 KB]<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:0cm;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>ˇ<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>New gTLD Program:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/"><span style='color:#569FCC;text-decoration:none'>http://newgtlds.icann.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-top:none;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-top-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Section IV: Additional Information</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=5 valign=top style='border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal>There will be a session during the upcoming<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://dakar42.icann.org/"><span style='color:#569FCC;text-decoration:none'>ICANN Dakar Meeting</span></a> to explain the proposal and receive additional community feedback. The session will be chaired by representatives from the RySG. This session will have remote participation for the people not able to attend in person. If you are interested in learning more and have questions, please see<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="http://dakar42.icann.org/node/27219"><span style='text-decoration:none'>here</span></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>the details.<o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=113 valign=top style='width:84.75pt;border-top:none;border-left:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Staff Contact:</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=206 colspan=2 valign=top style='width:154.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal>Karla Valente<o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=54 valign=top style='width:40.5pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;background:#F8F8F8;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><strong>Email:</strong><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=284 valign=top style='width:213.0pt;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid #EFEFEF 1.0pt;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt;border-bottom-color:rgb(239, 239,
239)'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:karla.valente@icann.org?subject=More%20information%20on%20the%20RySG%20Alternative%20Proposal%20for%20Continuity%20Operations%20Instrument%20public%20comment%20period"><span style='text-decoration:none'>karla.valente@icann.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Glen de Saint Géry<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>GNSO Secretariat<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org"><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://gnso.icann.org"><span style='font-size:10.5pt'>http://gnso.icann.org</span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre></div></body></html>