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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dear working group members,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Please see below the action items and discussion notes captured by staff from the meeting on 30 January. These high-level notes are designed to help working group members navigate through the content of the
call and are not a substitute for the transcript or the recording. See the chat record, call transcript, and recording at: https://community.icann.org/x/krHDAw.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Kind regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emily<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Agenda: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1. Welcome/Review Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">2. SOIs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3. WT Updates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4. Overarching Issues/CC1 – Update/Next steps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5. CC2 discussion (Working document here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZBCVEAJPBYEDg7jLsMHKkNczR_b6-jH2Wl5eVH-WWM/edit?usp=sharing)%5Bdocs.google.com%5D">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iZBCVEAJPBYEDg7jLsMHKkNczR_b6-jH2Wl5eVH-WWM/edit?usp=sharing)[docs.google.com]</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6. AOB<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Action Items: </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Staff will circulate PDF version of CC2 document</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Notes: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">3. Work Track Updates</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT1</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Application queuing, submission period, and variable fees discussed<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Move on to systems, communications, and CC2 questions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT2</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Wrapped up initial discussions for registrant protections, but will look to continue this conversation (e.g., background check)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Will look at Terms & Conditions from Module 6 of the AGB<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Will discuss CC2 draft questions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Michael to resend discussion materials<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT3</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Discussing objections, particularly around legal rights objections (straw man)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Applicant freedom of expression will be discussed on next WT call<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- CC2 questions already circulated and looking for input<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT4</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- CC2 questions discussed on last meeting, please provide any input/feedback ASAP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Next WT is 9 Feb, will primarily discuss IDNs<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">4. Overarching issues/CC1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Will circulate call for volunteers for 3 drafting teams. Please volunteer if you're interested or have anything you'd like to provide.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Drafting teams will be flexible (e.g., calls, emails, collaborative documents)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Drafting teams related to different TLD types, predictability, and rounds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">5. CC2 discussion</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Accreditation programs - leadership does not anticipate needing CC2 questions on this topic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Applicant support - this question should be clarified. Why does the question focus on the "middle applicant" and what is the origin of this concept? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- This concept came up during an APAC session in Hyderabad as a way to expand the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- How is the middle applicant defined? This has not yet been determined and would need to be discussed further.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- The idea of the middle applicant was not to exclude underserved regions but to add to the existing program. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Application fees - is the question too leading as it is currently framed? How can it be phrased more objectively? Consider removing clauses beginning with the word “given.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Variable fees - additional clarity needed on the one-fee-fits-all model mentioned in the question.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Application queuing – Steve Chan (from the chat): Channeling ICANN legal, I would suggest using a different word than lottery.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Application submission period – consider listing application submission period question before application queuing. Consider listing the three distinct options under application submission period. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Donna Austin, Neustar (from the chat): </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Application Submission Period may want to include questions about advertising the submission period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Response: this may best fit under CC2 section on communications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Suggestion - repeat header on each page to make clear that the left column contains WT numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Suggestion - add space for general comments in CC2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- The group will be working on developing questions in its meeting this week. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT3<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Additional questions will be developed in the upcoming call.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Clarify the term "game" in question 1.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- In question 2, ask why the respondent does or does not support the use of an Independent Objector in future rounds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Question 5 may be leading and should be phrased in a neutral manner. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- Should question 5 and 6 be a single question or two questions?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- The group may want to add a question (or multiple questions) about auctions under Work Track 3. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WT4<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">-- The proposed questions have been in circulation for some time. Leadership would like to finalize them asap and encourages final comments in the Google Doc before end of January.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Rubens Kuhl (from the chat): </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">A possible question would be on possible implementations of community priority. Priority can be different from death warrants for non-community applicants. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">6. AOB<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- None<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Emily Barabas
</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">| Policy Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">ICANN</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"> | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Email: emily.barabas@icann.org | Phone: +31 (0)6 84507976<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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