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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear IRT members, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the <a href="https://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/meetings/icann78-policy-outcome-report-21nov23-en.pdf">
<span lang="EN-GB">ICANN78 Policy Outcomes Report</span></a>, it was noted that “[a]s information for the ICANN Board, the CPH can prepare a list of the decisions and work that need to be done by a potential applicant”.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In this context, we would like to inform you that on 29 February 2024 the RySG shared with ICANN org a
<a href="https://community.icann.org/display/SPIR/Reference+Material?preview=/238617519/331808819/RySG%20Applicant%20Decisions%20and%20Milestones_Feb%202024.pdf">
letter</a> outlining the “list of the decisions that potential new gTLD applicants need to make in determining whether of not to apply for a new gTLD”, to which ICANN org
<a href="https://community.icann.org/download/attachments/238617519/Response%20to%20RySG%20Applicant%20Decisions%20and%20Milestones%20Letter%20-%20Apr%202024.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1714641424505&api=v2">
responded</a> on 23 April 2024. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Elisa<span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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