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I note looking at the EPDP list that this request originated with the GAC who then withdrew the request.<div>At first glance while I understand some of the struggles with regards to timelines I think that at this point it may be as Michele notes effectively impossible to grant an extension that does not end up with a spiral of issues and thus impacting the timeline in a more major way than was initially thought, </div><div><br></div><div>Unless the EPDP as a whole can definitely state that it is impossible to execute the final piece of work then the Council should hold off until the very very last moment before moving forward with a change right now. </div><div><br></div><div>--- James Gannon</div><div><br></div><div class="mb_sig"><span style="font-size: 8pt"><b>---</b></span><div><span style="font-size: 8pt"><b>James Gannon</b></span></div></div><blockquote class="history_container" type="cite" style="border-left-style:solid;border-width:1px; margin-top:20px; margin-left:0px;padding-left:10px;">
<p style="color: #AAAAAA; margin-top: 10px;">On 13/04/2020 14:05:03, Michele Neylon - Blacknight <michele@blacknight.com> wrote:</p><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Can you provide more details on why there is a need for more time?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Is this a feeling shared by the entire WG or is it only some of its members?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">If an extension is to be granted for how long would that be?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">More information would be helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US">I’m also personally very concerned that we would be unable to find anyone to replace the current chair. It was a challenge previously but in light of the current situation I would suspect
that it would be even harder, possibly bordering on impossible. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;color: black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;color: black">council <council-bounces@gnso.icann.org> on behalf of Rafik Dammak <rafik.dammak@gmail.com><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday 13 April 2020 at 05:53<br>
<b>To: </b>Council GNSO <council@gnso.icann.org><br>
<b>Subject: </b>[council] EPDP seeking guidance regarding extension of timeline<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">in the last EPDP team call, there was discussion regarding request for extension of the EPDP team timeline taking into account COVID-19 situation. I am sharing this on behalf of the team and as GNSO council liaison to seek guidance from
GNSO Council as we approved previously PCR and the updated timeline in last December. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I want also to flag an important factor to have in consideration. Any timeline extension might require replacing the current EPDP team chair due to Janis's availability as he cannot continue in that role beyond 30th June. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rafik<o:p></o:p></p>
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