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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">As previously indicated, the strong consensus view within the Business Constituency is to publish on September 3<sup>rd</sup> for a 60 day public comment period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> owner-council@gnso.icann.org [mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Chan<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, August 24, 2015 4:41 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jonathan Robinson; council@gnso.icann.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] - Preliminary Issue Report - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Jonathan and GNSO Councillors,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">I’d like to include some additional information that may further the discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">In regards to bullets 1 and 2, in strictly adhering to timelines in the PDP Manual, publishing 31 August was the only scenario that allowed for the possibility
of considering the Final Issue Report in November. However, that represented a best case scenario and could be affected by substantial public comment and/or changes to the report that may require more than the default 30 days. To the extent that the public
comment summary/analysis and edits to the Final Issue Report are achievable in 30 days, that work would very likely be achievable in the 27 days that would result from a publication date of 3 September, 40 day public comment period, and delivery of the Final
Issue Report on 9 November. In other words, publishing on 3 September would not necessarily prevent a November Council deliberation date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">That said, if the Council prefers that the report be published on 31 August, staff is prepared to support that direction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Steve<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Jonathan Robinson <<a href="mailto:jrobinson@afilias.info">jrobinson@afilias.info</a>><br>
<b>Organization: </b>Afilias<br>
<b>Reply-To: </b>Jonathan Robinson <<a href="mailto:jrobinson@afilias.info">jrobinson@afilias.info</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, August 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>Steve Chan <<a href="mailto:steve.chan@icann.org">steve.chan@icann.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:bret@uniregistry.link">bret@uniregistry.link</a>"
<<a href="mailto:bret@uniregistry.link">bret@uniregistry.link</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>RE: [council] - Preliminary Issue Report - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Steve and GNSO Councillors,</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">It seems to me that we need to think about a three points here:</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">1.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Do we publish 31<sup>st</sup> August i.e. ahead of the forthcoming council meeting and such that we can deal with this at the 19 November meeting as per option
1 below OR</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">2.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Do we publish 3<sup>rd</sup> September and, if so, does that necessarily mean we miss dealing with it on 19 November? </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">3.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:7.0pt;color:#1F497D">
</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Regardless of 31 August or 3<sup>rd</sup> September, do we think that a public comment period of more than the now standard 40 day period is necessary?</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Note: My personal opinion is that it would be OK to publish with a 40 day comment period and then extend if that was felt to be important / necessary
and that this will not be confusing.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Thoughts / input will be helpful, especially if we are to publish the report by 31 August.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Thanks,</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Jonathan</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black"> Steve Chan [<a href="mailto:steve.chan@icann.org">mailto:steve.chan@icann.org</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> 18 August 2015 23:26<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>; <a href="mailto:bret@uniregistry.link">
bret@uniregistry.link</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [council] - Preliminary Issue Report - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Bret,</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Thanks, great question and hopefully the information below is beneficial to the Council’s consideration of the 3 day hold, as well as the discussion
around the extended public comment period. Regarding next steps and timing, here is the relevant language from the PDP Manual:</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">The Staff Manager is responsible for drafting a summary and analysis of the public comments received on the Issue Report and producing a Final
Issue Report based upon the comments received. The Staff Manager should forward the Final Issue Report, along with any summary and analysis of the public comments received, to the Chair of the GNSO Council for consideration for initiation of a PDP.</span></i><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Without knowledge of the level of public comment that will be received, it is difficult to estimate how long the summary and analysis and Final Issue
Report will take to prepare. However, assuming 30 days, here are the three timelines expanded to include the next GNSO Council meeting, as long as the document and motion deadline is met. I would note, these are are the first, and not only, opportunities for
the Council to consider the initiation of a PDP:</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Publish 31 August -> 40 Day Public Comment -> Close 10 October ->
<b>9 November PC Analysis & Final Report -> 9 November Documents & Motions Deadline -> 19 November GNSO Council Meeting</b></span><span lang="EN-IE"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Publish 3 September -> 40 Day Public Comment -> Close 13 October ->
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<span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Publish 3 September -> 60 Day (for instance) Public Comment -> Close 2 November -><b> 2 December PC Analysis & Final Report -> 7 December</b> <b>Documents & Motions Deadline -> 17
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</span></b><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Bret Fausett <<a href="mailto:bret@uniregistry.link">bret@uniregistry.link</a>><br>
<b>Date: </b>Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 2:22 PM<br>
<b>To: </b>Steve Chan <<a href="mailto:steve.chan@icann.org">steve.chan@icann.org</a>>, "<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Re: [council] - Preliminary Issue Report - New gTLD Subsequent Procedures</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Thanks Steve. Great news on the progress. </span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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to Day 1 of the PDP working group? How many Council meetings/votes between close of comment period and starting the hard policy work?</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">On Aug 18, 2015, at 1:26 PM, Steve Chan <<a href="mailto:steve.chan@icann.org">steve.chan@icann.org</a>> wrote:</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black">Staff is on track to be able to deliver the Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures for public comment by the end of August, as
discussed on the previous GNSO Council meeting. However, I wanted to note that during the meeting, the possibility of providing for an extended public comment period was also discussed, which would keep it open through the ICANN54 meeting. This topic is expected
to be on the agenda for the next Council meeting, scheduled for 03 September and as such, it may make sense to delay the publication of the report by approximately 3 days to allow for discussion during the meeting and a decision to be made, to avoid confusion
from possibly amending the comment close date. The impact appears to be minimal:</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Publish 3 September -> 40 Day Public Comment ->
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<u>immediately</u> putting in the request to publish the Preliminary Issue Report after a decision is made, but wanted to be sure there were no strong objections to this approach.</span><span lang="EN-IE" style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:steve.chan@icann.org" title="blocked::mailto:karen.lettner@icann.org">steve.chan@icann.org<br>
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