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These are all excellent points with which I agree. Thanks for
raising them.<br>
Stephanie Perrin<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2015-09-10 13:04, Phil Corwin wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">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></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">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></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">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></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I further note
this part of the Notice:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i><span
style="color:#1F497D">Next Steps:</span></i></b><span
style="color:#1F497D"> 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>unless another approach is suggested</b> as part of the
public comment period and
<b>which is then deemed preferable</b>. (emphasis added)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span
style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">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></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">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></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I would
appreciate some response to this request for clarification
on the points raised above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thanks and best
regards, Philip<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"">
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org">mailto:owner-council@gnso.icann.org</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Glen de Saint Géry<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 10, 2015 6:44 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> GNSO Council List (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:council@gnso.icann.org">council@gnso.icann.org</a>)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [council] New gTLD Auction Proceeds
Discussion Paper - call for comments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR">New
gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper<br>
</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en"><span
lang="EN-US">https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en</span></a></span><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:FR"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Open
Date:</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">8
Sep 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Close
Date:</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">18
Oct 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Staff
Report Due:</span></strong><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">1
Nov 2015 23:59 UTC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2><span
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lang="FR">Brief Overview<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><em><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Purpose:</span></b></em><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
This is a
</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf"><span
lang="EN-US">discussion paper</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
[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></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Current
Status:</span></b></em><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
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></o:p></span></p>
<p><em><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Next
Steps:</span></b></em><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
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></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section1"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Section
I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf"><span
lang="EN-US">discussion paper</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
[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></o:p></span></p>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section2"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR">Section II: Background<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">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
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds"><span
lang="EN-US">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="section3"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR">Section III: Relevant Resources<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3">
<span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf"><span
lang="EN-US">New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion
Paper</span></a></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
[PDF, 455 KB]<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3">
<span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For
more information about ICANN and its work, visit
</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.icann.org/"><span lang="EN-US">www.ICANN.org</span></a>
</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"
style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1
level1 lfo3">
<span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For
more information about the new gTLD program associated
with these proceeds, visit
</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/"><span lang="EN-US">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/</span></a>
</span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="section4"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Section
IV: Additional Information<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 id="section5"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Section
V: Reports<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<h2 id="staff_contact"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Staff
Contact<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="contact-name"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Marika
Konings</span></span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""
lang="FR"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:policy-staff@icann.org">policy-staff@icann.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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