[gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics - Please Review and Respond

Nigel Hickson nigel.hickson at dcms.gov.uk
Fri Jun 2 09:10:15 UTC 2023 

Good morning

Totally agree with Jorge here; a clean text is best to take a view on;

Best

Nigel

On Fri, 2 Jun 2023, 09:56 Jorge.Cancio--- via gnso-gac-closed-generics, <
gnso-gac-closed-generics at icann.org> wrote:

> Dear all
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> I’m just going through the v4 text and I’m quite dismayed that -contrary
> to what has been instructed- some colleagues are directly editing the text
> instead of just making side-comments.
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> @staff: please eliminate all editing done by people other than staff, so
> that we have a level playing field…
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> Kindly
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> Jorge
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> *Von:* gnso-gac-closed-generics <
> gnso-gac-closed-generics-bounces at icann.org> *Im Auftrag von *Melissa
> Peters Allgood
> *Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 1. Juni 2023 20:37
> *An:* gnso-gac-closed-generics at icann.org
> *Betreff:* [gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics - Please Review and
> Respond
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> Hello all,
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> First, I’d like to thank each of you for your hard work yesterday. Your
> willingness to hear one another and find a compromise was on full display.
> I recognize that many of you don’t love where your work landed, but you
> worked hard to find a path that all can live with. Truly the MSM at work.
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> Below you will find our attempt to capture the agreement in principle that
> was reached.
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> *Definitions* - Staff proposed agreement in principle based on 31 May
> call:
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>    - For purposes of the Facilitated Dialogue on Closed Generic gTLDs, it
>    was necessary for the group to have a shared understanding of concepts
>    relevant to closed generic gTLDs. Bearing in mind relevant definitions
>    found in the Base gTLD Registry Agreement, Section 2.9(c) (“Affiliate”) and
>    Specification 11, Section 3(d) (“Generic String”), the group agreed not to
>    change any existing definitions, but acknowledged that there are likely
>    other entities beyond “Affiliates” that would benefit from exclusive
>    operation of a closed generic gTLD with the registry. A future policy group
>    should consider incorporating this concept in its work.
>       - For purposes of this discussion, the group views a “closed
>       generic gTLD” as a “gTLD with exclusive registry access”, understood to be
>       a gTLD string that is a generic word or term under which domains are
>       registered exclusively by the registry operator, its affiliates, and
>       possibly other relevant entities as determined by subsequent policy work.
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> Please respond if you can live with this compromise. If you cannot, please
> offer a detailed way forward.
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> *Public Comment* – staff proposed agreement in principle based on 31 May
> call:
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>    - Applications for closed generics gTLDs should be subject to the same
>    Public Comment period as all other gTLD applications. However, given that
>    closed generic gTLDs are uniquely impactful to the public interest, the
>    group acknowledges there should be more time dedicated to their Public
>    Comments if the number of these applications is considerable. If there are
>    more than 10 closed generic gTLD applications, then the Public Comment
>    period will be extended automatically for 60 days solely for closed generic
>    gTLD application comments. This does not replace ICANN’s discretion to
>    extend the Public Comment period for all applications, and the 60-day
>    extension will apply to the full length of the Public Comment period
>    (extended or otherwise).
>       - In line with Implementation Guidance 13.6 from the New gTLD
>       Subsequent Procedures Final Report
>       <https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf>(pg.
>       244), this implementation should enable the public to easily identify and
>       obtain information about applications for closed generic gTLDs. The group
>       agrees that there must be a centralized space where prospective commenters
>       can go to understand the rules for closed generic gTLDs and view the
>       applications themselves.
>       - Note: In arriving at this compromise approach to Public Comment,
>       the group acknowledges the unique nature inherent to closed generic gTLDs,
>       as well as the need for sufficient time for meaningful Public Comments, and
>       the public’s need to readily find all relevant information about closed
>       generic gTLD applications.
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> Please respond if you can live with this compromise. If you cannot, please
> offer a detailed way forward.
>
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> *To do:*
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>    1. Respond to the proposed approach for Definition and Public Comment
>    above
>    2. Review the Closed Generics Framework v4 document (s) – Edits Tracked
>    <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEy2mQm01ITo-ovxgIVQ0kNIpLqPV4bqVxTKgZb15vQ/edit>
>    and/or Clean
>    <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1InSBpBSW-j2aVwsk59t-Hs2LfAhuEKNfiwkFoi3SYxU/edit>
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> *Agenda for 5 June 2023 at 12:30 UTC:*
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>    1. Finalize Definition and Public Comment
>    2. Review preliminary framework (Closed Generics Framework v4)
>    3. Final call to determine if the group can live with the preliminary
>    framework document (Items 1 & 2)
>    4. Discuss Closed Generics sessions at ICANN77
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> As always, my sincere thanks for all your hard work.
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> Melissa
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> Melissa Peters Allgood
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> Conflict Resolution Specialist
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> Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
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> Telephone:  +1 202 570 7240
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