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Steve and Fellow gnso-newgtld-dg List Members,<br>
<br>
I've a comment on the 26 May 2015 - Clean report.<br>
<blockquote><b>Informed Consent</b><br>
</blockquote>
On August 21, 2014 I submitted to the discussion group a comment "<span
id="title-text">Considering Informed Consent for City-TLD
Applicants</span>" - <a
href="https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/Considering+Informed+Consent+for+City-TLD+Applicants">see
here</a>. It urged that a stronger standard than "non-objection"
be sought for future city-TLD applicants. The suggestion was that we
craft an "informed consent" standard for cities seeking a TLD, and
that we draw upon other sectors such as medical and resource
management in developing that standard. <br>
<br>
In the 26 May report I don't find language adequately representing
the suggestion. The only entry that might possibly relate is in
Group 1 under "Community engagement." This reader was unclear if the
community referenced there was the ICANN or applying community
(i.e., city).<br>
<br>
As I've only had the opportunity to participate in perhaps half the
meetings, I might have missed a pertinent discussion, or I might be
overlooking a relevant entry in the otherwise excellent Report. If
it's not already there I'd suggest including the following in Group
1:<br>
<blockquote>City TLDs: How can ICANN be assured that applications
for city-TLDs have been developed with the informed consent of the
city's residents, organizations, and other stakeholders? <br>
</blockquote>
It might also be appropriate to recommend that this standard be
considered for applications for other geographic regions and gTLDs.
However, I'm not sufficiently aware of those situations and speak
here specifically on behalf of city-TLDs, about which I some
relevant knowledge.<br>
<blockquote><b>Discussion Group Comments </b><br>
</blockquote>
My August Informed Consent post elicited one response of which I am
aware. It noted on September 3, 2014:<br>
<blockquote>"The first city-TLD applications are on the market only
a short time now, but so far I have heard no complaints from those
entities that submitted a letter of non-objections."</blockquote>
<p>Having been intimately involved with the .nyc TLD for many years,
I can report on some aspects of the situation here in New York
City.<br>
</p>
<p>On May 15, 2015 Mayor de Blasio issued a <a
href="http://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/314-15/mayor-de-blasio-nyc-fastest-growing-city-domain-six-months-after-launch">press
release</a> concerning .nyc that identified it as the "Fastest
Growing City Domain." The release claimed "In only six short
months, .nyc has become a thriving online community where small
businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs across the five
boroughs are prospering." <br>
</p>
<p>The mayor's statement was released during a period in which our
organization was requesting information about the identity of
those who have purchased .nyc names. We are seeking to identify
some metrics for assessing the impact .nyc is having on our city.
Our request for anonymized registrant data was refused. And last
week we were forced to file a request for registrant information
using the state's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).<br>
</p>
<p>It's my belief that, had there been a requirement for informed
consent, the city's stakeholders would have participated in
developing the application for the .nyc TLD. And from that
participation clear metrics for its success would have emerged,
and the mayor could have spoken about the success of the TLD using
them. <br>
</p>
<p>The September 3 comment noted that no complaints had been filed
about .nyc's operation. With a near total lack of transparency on
the TLD's operation, I've still not heard of a complaint. But the
TLD's operation has become so opaque that I've no idea where such
a complaint would be filed. And the city is certainly not sharing
reports on any such filings. That might be the topic of our next
FOIL request. <br>
</p>
Sincerely,<br>
<br>
Thomas Lowenhaupt<br>
<br>
P.S. Until December 31, 2014 there was an advisory board which
provided a modicum of access to the planning and development of the
.nyc TLD. But the .NYC Community Advisory Board was disbanded with
the arrival of the New Year and nothing has replaced it. <br>
<br>
<br>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 5/26/2015 9:00 PM, Steve Chan wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote cite="mid:D18A651C.1DEC9%25steve.chan@icann.org"
type="cite">
<div>Dear DG Members,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>For those that were able to join today’s call, thank you for
your participation and feedback. I have incorporated the changes
discussed on the call, which includes adding specific draft text
to the charter related to the global public interest and
compliance. I’ve also integrated recent feedback received to the
email list. The executive summary, matrix, and charter have been
combined in the single attached document with all changes
accepted, and I have added some elements to make the draft more
formal.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Here is a link to the various iterations of the drafts on the
Wiki: <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://community.icann.org/display/DGNGSR/DRAFT+Deliverables">https://community.icann.org/display/DGNGSR/DRAFT+Deliverables</a>.
You will find this latest document at the very top of the page
underneath the heading DRAFT Full Deliverables. Please share
with your respective groups for their review and feedback if
applicable and note, the co-chairs hope to have all
comments/suggestions received by<b> 5 June 2015 </b>at the
latest. </div>
<ul>
<li>If after reviewing, you <u>cannot</u> agree to the document
as drafted (or simply want to suggest a change), the co-chairs
request that you inform the group via the email list as soon
as your are able. </li>
<li>If you agree with the document, no action is required,
although you are free to and encouraged to note your agreement
on the list.</li>
</ul>
<div>Please let me know if you have any questions.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>Best,</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div><br>
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<b>ICANN<br>
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