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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Melissa,</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think we are missing a few Framing Questions
that would provide immeasurable help to the Board, the GNSO, and
the applicants and Evaluators to follow. <br>
</p>
We seem to be missing a clear set of framing
questions asking how the Applicant will know
what it may apply for?<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> Plus, how </span>will
the public know what is and is not allowed as a Closed Generic gTLD?<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>What is our recommendation, as
part of the Framework to the Board and GNSO, about <i>what we
consider and do not consider </i><i>to be a closed generic gTLD</i>?
After all these years, clarity in our Framework is something we have
a special opportunity and duty to provide.
<p class="MsoNormal">I’ll add my new Framework questions with
letters. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>What
is our definition
of a Closed Generic gTLD for the Framework? </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">B. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>What
is our definition
of “serving the public interest," with specificity and detail for
the Framework?</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">C. From our work and use cases, what specific
examples <span style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">can we provide
for the Framework of the types </span>Closed Generic
applications to be considered *clearly in bounds* and *clearly
out of bounds*? (Let’s please save everyone enormous frustration,
heartache, application fees and the cost of endless appeals by
giving both types of examples.) <br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Quick note: Based on our many good faith
discussions, I think we have converged on Use Cases that we
clearly **<i>all agree</i>** are good Closed Generic gTLD
applications (providing other appropriate conditions are met in
the application and evaluation). Plus, I think we have broad
agreement on types of use cases that **should not be considered
appropriate closed generic gTLD applications* in future rounds.
Jason mentioned one recently (Mercedes-Benz applying for .CARS for
its own use and no other car maker). <br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jorge provided similar wording to <i>to </i>Asynchronous
#8:<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:107%;
font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times
New Roman";
color:#44546A"> "CG registry behaviors that under our Framework
should be
prevented or mitigated? </span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman"">That an individual player active on
the market uses such a designation for his own purposes and not
in the interest of the general public. Some of these
designations could result in a significant competitive advantage
and/or a monopoly position for the respective holder."</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman""><font size="2">Our Framework
Questions should call on us to share this information clearly
with the Board and GNSO, future Applicants, Evaluators, and
the Public.<br>
</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman""><font size="2">Best and tx,</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
"Times New Roman""><font size="2">Kathy</font><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p><span
style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Framework
Questions<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" type="1" start="1">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo1">
<span 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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" type="1" start="2">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo1">
<span 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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" type="1" start="3">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo1">
<span 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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" type="1" start="4">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">How
can the evaluator determine if the application should
be granted?<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in" type="1" start="5">
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0
level1 lfo1">
<span 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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span
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
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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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"
moz-do-not-send="true">
here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">SubPro
recommendations<o:p></o:p></span></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Current
Action Items for the Group<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span
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
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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a
href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRHpMrWyaJjgv0jyJXAeO6RuE56ImeFe61-mNobL3M8/edit"
moz-do-not-send="true">Asynchronous Work #7</a></span></u></i><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> -
Definitions<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><u><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><a
href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fq9PBOJv2PjW8bqYqpeZjLHYYddua7th1FhumUGfF4Y/edit"
moz-do-not-send="true">Asynchronous Work #8</a></span></u></i><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> –
Threats/Risks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please
reach out with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Melissa<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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