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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Dear Melissa and all<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Just to be sure: I feel the framework questions seem general enough to cover all issues and questions we have discussed
so far under the three blocks that we used to structure our discussions (aka application, evaluation, enforcement/monitoring).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">If there is any intention in their formulation to change the scope and/or to exclude any of the issues we discussed so far
I would request that this is made explicit and that we can discuss this – at least for nonnative speakers it’s a bit hard to make this call…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Kindly<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#44546A;mso-fareast-language:EN-US">Jorge
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="DE" style="font-size:11.0pt">Von:</span></b><span lang="DE" style="font-size:11.0pt"> gnso-gac-closed-generics <gnso-gac-closed-generics-bounces@icann.org>
<b>Im Auftrag von </b>Melissa Peters Allgood<br>
<b>Gesendet:</b> Mittwoch, 22. Februar 2023 16:05<br>
<b>An:</b> gnso-gac-closed-generics@icann.org<br>
<b>Betreff:</b> [gnso-gac-closed-generics] Closed Generics Update 22 Feb 23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Level Set<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In light of our 20 February call, I thought it timely revisit why each of you are here and the commitments you’ve made to each other and to this process. The ICANN Board
asked the GNSO and GAC to engage in a dialogue to attempt to find a mutually agreeable framework for closed generic gTLDs in the next round. Each of you heard this call and volunteered for this effort.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Subsequently, you each agreed to the Participant Commitments for this group. In doing so, you committed to work toward identifying specific circumstances where closed
generic gTLDs could be allowed. Further, you agreed to actively listen to one another, to ask each other questions, and to work toward solutions. You agreed to engage in this effort in good faith.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">This work is hard and moving into the substance of this framework is intense, but it is essential that you all remain committed to understanding each other’s points of
view and make a good faith effort to find a path forward. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I commit to continue to find ways to support each of you hearing and understanding one another. I ask that you each commit to continue to take what you hear from each
other and work toward solutions. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Reworking of the Foundations for a Closed Generics Framework Document<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">During the 20 February call, it became evident that the document we were using in the discussion was not sufficiently clear about the direction our discussion was taking.
I heard that some would like a clearer understanding of what are framework questions versus policy and/or implementation questions. My hope is that by establishing brighter lines around these questions, the work of this group will continue to be productive.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Below you will find a set of
<b><u>framework </u></b>questions I propose we use to advance the our discussions. These are very high-level and encapsulate much of what you have already discussed. These are not intended to reopen topics where shared understanding has been found, but rather
are an attempt to organize the work you’ve accomplished in a different way. The intention here is to clarify that these are the question which, if they result in agreement, will be taken forward in the appropriate GNSO policy process.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">You do not need to answer these questions now.
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">I am asking that you respond to this email identifying any high-level questions that are missing.</span> Once you have provided your inputs, staff will incorporate your existing shared understandings/inputs
(much of the substance we were discussing on Monday) within these high-level questions and the group will discuss during our hybrid session in Cancun to ensure alignment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Framework Questions<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">What are the types of information that a closed generics gTLD applicant must include in the application beyond what is required by the standard application?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Are there gating criteria that an evaluator must consider in assessing a closed generic gTLD? Are there other criteria; if so, what should these look like?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Beyond the standard application process, what additional process steps must exist for a closed generic gTLD to go through?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How can the evaluator determine if the application should be granted?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">What are the type(s) of mechanisms that can be used to hold a closed generic gTLD registry operator accountable for the commitments it made in its application?<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please note, all additional discussion requests related to the 20 February call will be addressed during our hybrid session in Cancun.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Additional Follow Up from 20 February Call<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Blue text group to revise Block 1, 4a/b language in Foundation for a Closed Generic Framework document<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Blue text group = Manal, Greg, Kathy, Jason, Ronke, Jorge, Arnaud, Alan G<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Greg and Kathy agreed to take another look at Block 1, 4a/b language and clarify for the group. The document is found
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IyMIa8ktcLT2Td4Wi-UxHP2GaRLT7rJR5RFgPg8ZnYA/edit">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SubPro recommendations<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">When discussing Block 2, 2a of the Foundation for a Closed Generics Framework, the group generally agreed that a framework for closed generic gTLDs should not contradict
SubPro. Jeff took an action item to identify SubPro recommendations that relate to this issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Current Action Items for the Group<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Missing High-Level Framework Questions
<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">As discussed above, please respond to this email identifying what, if any, high-level questions are missing. These inputs are due by our next call, 27 February.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRHpMrWyaJjgv0jyJXAeO6RuE56ImeFe61-mNobL3M8/edit">Asynchronous Work #7</a></span></u></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
- Definitions<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you want your inputs to be considered, please respond to this document. We will discuss these inputs on our next call on 27 February.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fq9PBOJv2PjW8bqYqpeZjLHYYddua7th1FhumUGfF4Y/edit">Asynchronous Work #8</a></span></u></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
– Threats/Risks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you want your inputs to be considered, please respond to this document. We will discuss these on 6 March.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">On our next call (27 February at 12:30 UTC) we will discuss issues addressed in Asynchronous Work #7 with the goal of finding shared understanding of how relevant terms
should be considered in the application. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please reach out with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Melissa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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