<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html charset=windows-1252"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Dear Phil,<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">thank you for raising this point. According to the CFO presentation to the Council in BA we are talking about an $80 million+ “reserve".</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""><div apple-content-edited="true" class="">
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<br class=""><div><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Sep 10, 2015, at 1:04 PM, Phil Corwin <<a href="mailto:psc@vlaw-dc.com" class="">psc@vlaw-dc.com</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class="">
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<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">Point of inquiry: Was publication of this notice triggered by Council support for a CCWG to determine criteria for utilization of new gTLD auction funds, or was it triggered independently? The referenced Discussion
paper, in Section 3.1.4, seems to state that it was suggested at the SO/AC High Interest Topic Discussion and the Workshop held in BA and is not directly related to the CCWG process.
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">The discussion paper, in its introduction, calls for participation “from both within and outside the ICANN community”. That seems at odds with a CCWG, which is of course made up of ICANN community members. It
also seems to echo elements of the email that Steve Crocker sent when he first learned of potential support for a CCWG. I also remain unclear about whether there is any meaningful distinction between the ICANN community and other Internet-related interests
or entities who do not participate in it -- given that ICANN participation is open to everyone without barriers as well as the very high physical and remote attendance at contemporary ICANN meetings.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">I am also curious regarding the origin of the Issues to be Considered and Addressed catalogued in section 4 of the paper. I don’t have any specific objection to any of them but wonder where they came from – and
whether the list of potential issues shouldn’t properly come from those who engage in this comment process and a future CCWG.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">I further note this part of the Notice:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b class=""><i class=""><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">Next Steps:</span></i></b><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> This discussion paper is published for public comment in order to allow for additional input before this paper is submitted
to the drafting team, which is expected to be tasked with developing a proposed charter for a Cross-Community Working Group for consideration,
<b class="">unless another approach is suggested</b> as part of the public comment period and
<b class="">which is then deemed preferable</b>. (emphasis added)<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">It is not clear whether “another approach” refers to the Charter drafting team, or to the CCWG itself. If it is the latter (which seems more logical, as every CCWG needs a Charter drafted) then it would seem
that there may be some intent to undermine a CCWG proceeding. In any event, I think this assertion needs clarification.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">Finally, I am curious about what prompted the publication of this notice at this time, as it sets a comment deadline of October 18 – which is the starting Sunday of the Dublin ICANN meeting – which means that
the comments cannot possibly be evaluated in time to inform any discussion of this topic in Dublin. The disposition of $60-million+ is a very important topic and asking the community to submit well-considered input at a time when so many remain heavily engaged
on stewardship and accountability seems questionable. Further, I was under the impression that there was a general policy against setting deadlines that coincided with ICANN public meetings. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">I would appreciate some response to this request for clarification on the points raised above.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class="">Thanks and best regards, Philip<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D" class=""> </span></p>
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<div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in" class=""><p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"" class="">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"" class=""> <a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org" class="">owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a> [<a href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org" class="">mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>]
<b class="">On Behalf Of </b>Glen de Saint Géry<br class="">
<b class="">Sent:</b> Thursday, September 10, 2015 6:44 AM<br class="">
<b class="">To:</b> GNSO Council List (<a href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org" class="">council@gnso.icann.org</a>)<br class="">
<b class="">Subject:</b> [council] New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper - call for comments<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
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</div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p class=""> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR" class="">New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper<br class="">
</span></b><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en</span></a></span><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p><p class=""><strong class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Open Date:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">8 Sep 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><strong class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Close Date:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">18 Oct 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><strong class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Staff Report Due:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">1 Nov 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Comments close in
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<h2 class=""><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Brief Overview<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2><p class=""><em class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Purpose:</span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""> This is a
</span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">discussion paper</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">
[PDF, 455 KB] on the proceeds from ICANN-conducted auctions for contested new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) strings. This paper calls for broad, open and inclusive public comment and encourages participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level)
of engagement with the ICANN community.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><em class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Current Status:</span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""> This paper aims to capture the information and input on this topic to date as well as outlining
potential questions and issues to be addressed in the subsequent phases of the process to determine next steps in relation to new gTLD Auction Proceeds.
<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><em class=""><b class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Next Steps:</span></b></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""> This discussion paper is published for public comment in order to allow for additional input
before this paper is submitted to the drafting team, which is expected to be tasked with developing a proposed charter for a Cross-Community Working Group for consideration, unless another approach is suggested as part of the public comment period and which
is then deemed preferable.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section1" class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2><p class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Since the launch of the new gTLD Program, numerous suggestions have been made, such as during the ICANN public forum sessions at ICANN meetings, on how new gTLD auction proceeds should be spent
including; suggestions that the funds should be donated to charitable organizations, support for applicants in future rounds, programs to promote new gTLDs and consumer protection, the creation of an ICANN trust, to returning the money to the applicants from
the current round. However, it was not until March 2015 that the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) started discussing a possible process for facilitating the conversation around new gTLD auction proceeds during ICANN52 such as a Cross-Community
Working Group (CCSG). The </span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">discussion paper</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">
[PDF, 455 KB] aims to capture the information and input on new gTLD Auction Proceeds to date as well as outlining potential questions and issues to be addressed in the subsequent phases of the process, such as outreach, participation and ensuring a focus on
framework development, to determine next steps. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Broad, open and inclusive public comment input is sought and participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of engagement with the ICANN community is encouraged.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section2" class=""><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Section II: Background<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2><p class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">The new gTLD Program established auctions as a mechanism of last resort to resolve string contention. Most string contentions (approximately 90% of sets scheduled for auction) have been resolved
through other means before reaching an auction conducted by ICANN's authorized auction service provider, Power Auctions LLC. It was recognized from the outset that significant funds could accrue as a result of several auctions. As such, these auction proceeds
have been reserved and earmarked until the Board authorizes a plan for the appropriate use of the funds through dialogue with the community. Board, staff, and community are expected to be working together in designing and participating in the next steps addressing
the use of new gTLD auction proceeds. 13 contention sets have been resolved via ICANN Auction since June 2014. The total net proceeds to date are $58.8 million USD. Details of the proceeds can be found at
</span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section3" class=""><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Section III: Relevant Resources<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2>
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<span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">For more information about ICANN and its work, visit
</span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="https://www.icann.org/" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">www.ICANN.org</span></a>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">For more information about the new gTLD program associated with these proceeds, visit
</span><span lang="FR" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class=""><a href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/" class=""><span lang="EN-US" class="">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/</span></a>
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<h2 id="section4" class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Section IV: Additional Information<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 id="section5" class=""><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"" class="">Section V: Reports<o:p class=""></o:p></span></h2>
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