[RRA] [Ext] Re: RRA Amendment Notification for xn--g2xx48c [ ref:_00D616tJk._5004Mr4EY3:ref ]

[Catherine Merdinger]

Hello,

I wanted to make sure the RO received our response on this RRA amendment.
Is there anything the RrSG can do to assist in finalizing this amendment
request?

Best,
Catherine
*Catherine Merdinger **| *Corporate Counsel *| *Donuts Inc. *|*
+1.319.541.9416 *| *she/her


On Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 11:46 AM Camia Frank <camia.frank at icann.org> wrote:

> Dear Catherine and All,
>
> Thank you to the RrSG for providing the feedback. To continue this
> discussion, the registry operator is copied on this thread and can directly
> respond to the RrSG with any questions, clarifications, or suggested
> modifications to the proposed amendments to address the points raised.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
>
>
> Camia Frank
>
> GDS Service Delivery
>
>
>
> *From: *Catherine Merdinger <catherine at donuts.email>
> *Date: *Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 11:17 AM
> *To: *ICANN Global Support Center <globalsupport at icann.org>
> *Cc: *"secretariat at icannregistrars.org" <secretariat at icannregistrars.org>,
> "rra at icann.org" <rra at icann.org>, "aheineman at godaddy.com" <
> aheineman at godaddy.com>, Andee Hill <andee.hill at icann.org>, Amanda
> Fessenden <amanda.fessenden at icann.org>, Jeanne Gregg <
> jeanne.gregg at icann.org>, Morgan Govaars <morgan.govaars at icann.org>,
> Danielle Gordon <danielle.gordon at icann.org>, Camia Frank <
> camia.frank at icann.org>, Maritza Alarcon <maritza.alarcon at icann.org>, "
> contact1 at nicgouwu.com" <contact1 at nicgouwu.com>
> *Subject: *[Ext] Re: RRA Amendment Notification for xn--g2xx48c [
> ref:_00D616tJk._5004Mr4EY3:ref ]
>
>
>
> ICANN,
>
>
>
> Please find below the response of the RrSG to the proposed RRA amendment.
>
>
>
> The RrSG would like to have the registry clarify as to whether the use of
> the term "non-refundable" in Section 5(a)(iii) references the account
> balance being non-refundable to the registrar, or the change is intended to
> impact the respective gTLD lifecycle grace periods or any actions
> pertaining to the grace periods where such paid (ex: balance credited back
> to Registrar if deleted within 5 day Add-Grace Period, if under threshold -
> or - balance credited for Renewal for deletion during
> Auto-Renewal-Grace-Period, etc).  Put simply, we would like to understand
> if "non-refundable" means that a registrar will not be refunded (or have
> their deposit account credited) for a domain that is deleted during the AGP
> or ARGP.
>
>
>
> We would also like further clarification relating to the Registrar Payment
> Account. What is the status of the RPA itself vis-à-vis these amendments?
> Does the removal of reference to the RPA in clause 5(a)(iii) indicate that
> the RPA is being eliminated, and if so, replaced by what mechanism or
> payment means? What of clause 5(c)’s reference to RPA in light of the point
> above? Can the registry provide further context as to how the post payment
> shall be facilitated as the amendments to the agreement create a lack of
> clarity.
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Catherine
>
> *Catherine Merdinger **| *Corporate Counsel *| *Donuts Inc. *|*
> +1.319.541.9416 *| *she/her
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 10:15 AM Catherine Merdinger <catherine at donuts.email>
> wrote:
>
> Thank you, ICANN.  I can confirm receipt on behalf of the RrSG.
>
> *Catherine Merdinger **| *Corporate Counsel *| *Donuts Inc. *|*
> +1.319.541.9416 *| *she/her
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 10:07 AM ICANN Global Support Center <
> globalsupport at icann.org> wrote:
>
> Hello Ashley,
>
> Attached, please find the cover letter and the red-lined RRA Amendment for
> the following TLD(s) submitted by *Nawang Heli(Xiamen) Network Service
> Co., LTD.* to be shared with your Stakeholder Group:
>
>    - *xn--g2xx48c*
>
> Please respond by 23:59 UTC on *Thursday, 28 April 2022* to let us know
> if your Stakeholder Group has concerns, does not have concerns, or if
> additional review time is required. If the Stakeholder Group has concerns,
> ICANN org will continue with the next step of the RRA Amendment Procedure,
> which is to consult with the RrSG and the Registry Operator to attempt to
> resolve any such concerns.
>
> Warm Regards,
>
> Camia Frank
> GDS Service Delivery
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