[gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics Preparation for 7 June Meeting

Tue Jun 6 15:58:09 UTC 2023

Thank you Sophie.  I think this was really well done and i can support it.  It brings together what I have been trying to say the whole time which is that we must respect all of the work that has already been done on these issues previously by SubPro as well as considers the uniqueness of what we are discussing.

SubPro worked extremely hard for nearly five years to come up with recommendations that could be utilized in most situations including this one.   The point of SubPro and its recommendations, especially the overarching ones on predictability, was that we could easily incorporate new changes into the program without making wholesale alterations.  And as is evident in Sophie’s proposal, regardless of how unique we believe each new circumstance is, there can be ways to work within the already existing framework.

I support this proposal.

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From: gnso-gac-closed-generics <gnso-gac-closed-generics-bounces at icann.org> on behalf of Sophie Hey <sophie.hey at comlaude.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 11:03:53 AM
To: Melissa Allgood <melissa.allgood at icann.org>; gnso-gac-closed-generics at icann.org <gnso-gac-closed-generics at icann.org>
Subject: Re: [gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics Preparation for 7 June Meeting

Hi all,

I have attempted to come up with possible compromise language on public comments for 22.b of the Framework given the comments I saw on list the other day. This language attempts to take into consideration that feedback as well as:

  *   SubPro<https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf> Implementation Guidance 13.6 (p 58, 244);
  *   SubPro Recommendation 20.4 (p 91, 261) on 30-day operational public comment periods for application change requests;
  *   SubPro Recommendation 28.14 (p 131, 280) on a single Public Comment;
  *   SubPro Recommendation 30.5 (p 140, 283) on GAC Early Warnings running concurrently with the public comment period and the status of 30.5 as Pending in the Board’s Scorecard<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/scorecard-subpro-pdp-board-action-16mar23-en.pdf> (p39) from 16 March 2023<https://www.icann.org/en/board-activities-and-meetings/materials/approved-resolutions-regular-meeting-of-the-icann-board-16-03-2023-en#section2.a>;
  *   Operational Design Assessment<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/subpro-oda-12dec22-en.pdf> section 6.2.7 (p 213) stating that the public comment period will run for 90-days.

Proposal:

22.b Applications for closed generics gTLDs must be subject to the same Public Comment period as all other gTLD applications set out in SubPro Final Report recommendation 28.14.

  1.  Consistent with SubPro Recommendation 20.4, change requests to closed generic gTLD applications in response to public comments, objections, whether formal or informal, GAC Consensus Advice, GAC Early Warnings, or other comments from the GAC who will be subject to an additional 30-day operational public comment period.
  2.  In line with Implementation Guidance 13.6 from the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Final Report [gnso.icann.org]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf__;!!PtGJab4!_6G04zuduBJlatvxO1KXVdYeKGv57RsVaOoKh3W11SOt5UF6MyWvPL2vighBwDwaI6EKwoq-W8w-Gf5bKlKhC5tZd7TIGzYhf_MMVg$>(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.
  3.  Any policy work on closed generic gTLDs must consider whether any other public comment period for closed generic gTLDs is appropriate, balancing the interests of applicants who may be in contention sets with Closed Generics, the applicant, and prospective commenters.

Rationales:

22.b: We can all agree that closed generics are subject to the already established public comment period.

22.b.i: Expressly calling out change requests for closed generic gTLD applications in response to public feedback requiring a separate public comment period. I think that changes to closed generic gTLD applications would already be covered by 20.4, but understanding a need for detail, I propose calling this out specifically.

22.b.ii: Making sure that there is outreach and information available to the public on closed generic gTLDs. I also did not see any push back to this language on list (apologies if I missed it).

22.b.iii: Committing to a policy discussion on an additional public comment period for closed generic gTLDs.

Sophie

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From: gnso-gac-closed-generics <gnso-gac-closed-generics-bounces at icann.org> On Behalf Of Melissa Peters Allgood
Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 1:30 PM
To: gnso-gac-closed-generics at icann.org
Subject: [gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics Preparation for 7 June Meeting

Hello all,

I wanted to level-set after our call yesterday. I’ve emphasized a final push this week to get through your remaining work to ensure this group has the best opportunity possible to share a draft framework before the public sessions at ICANN77.

At the end of our call, we discussed that staff would take inputs on Closed Generics Framework v4 – Edits Tracked <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nEy2mQm01ITo-ovxgIVQ0kNIpLqPV4bqVxTKgZb15vQ/edit> forward. Staff has incorporated many of your suggestions and these are reflected in yellow highlight in the v4 – Edits Tracked document. A few comments remain in the v4 – Edits Tracked document and will be considered by the group on our 7 June call.

To see the outcomes of your work in context, staff has compiled a Draft Framework for Closed Generic gTLDs <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZzjEiWbdkqOYbzoOPglwAn30qUUNRhjP8RmgKyTlgfQ/edit> that includes the edits discussed above, as well as an Executive Summary and annex of supporting reference material. Please note, 22.b of the Draft Framework for Closed Generic gTLDs is holding for the outputs of your red line discussion of Public Comment.

Please review the Draft Framework for Closed Generic gTLDs in preparation for our 7 June call, as this is the complete draft framework, absent the Public Comment issue and a few outstanding points raised in the v4 – Edits Tracked document.

Agenda for 7 June:

  1.  Complete discussion of the Public Comment red line topic
  2.  Review remaining comments in v4 – Edits Tracked
  3.  Go/No Go decision on the Draft Framework
  4.  ICANN77 Public Session planning

Thank you for your continued efforts to collaborate and compromise.

Melissa

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