RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R2)

Date IssuedDocumentReference IDCurrent Phase

RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System (R2)RSSAC038

Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External



  1. Phase 1 Receive
  2. Phase 2 Understand
  3. Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External
  4. Phase 4 Implement
  5. Phase 5 Close
  6. Closed


DESCRIPTION

The RSSAC recommends that the ICANN Board refer to RSSAC037, section 5.5.3 to estimate the costs of the RSS and developing the Model. Initial efforts should focus on developing a timeline for costing these. The RSSAC estimates the suggested costing effort should not take more than six months.


DEPENDENCIES

Pending the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System and the GWG's cost of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.


STATUS UPDATES

DatePhaseTypeStatus Updates

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateICANN sent a letter (https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/olive-to-osborn-13oct23-en.pdf) to the RSSAC regarding this Advice item.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateAs the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) begins its work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System, ICANN org is working on a methodology for estimating the costs of the RSS. ICANN org will also work proactively with the GWG to estimate the costs of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.

 

Phase 3DependenciesPending the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG) work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System and the GWG's cost of the final governance model. The GWG is targeting July 2024 to publish its proposal.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3 | Board Decision Pending - External

 

Phase 4Phase ChangeNow in Phase 4: Implement

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateAs the GWG begins its work to develop a final governance model for the Root Server System, ICANN org is working on a methodology for estimating the costs of the RSS. ICANN org will also work proactively with the GWG to estimate the costs of the final governance model.

 

Phase 3Phase UpdateAs part of the ICANN Board's consideration of RSSAC037, ICANN org prepared a "Concept Paper on a Community-Driven Process to Develop a Final Model Based on RSSAC037" (ICANN Board Concept Paper). The ICANN Board Concept Paper outlines a community-driven process to develop a final model for the RSS to be led by the Root Server System Governance Working Group (GWG). To launch the work of the GWG, ICANN org developed a draft charter and operating procedures and a draft work plan. RSSAC037, the ICANN Board Concept Paper, and the draft charter and operating procedures and draft work plan for the GWG are ready for Public Comment.

 

Phase 3Phase ChangeNow in Phase 3: Evaluate & Consider

 

Phase 2AP FeedbackICANN received confirmation of Understanding from the RSSAC.

 

Phase 2Board UnderstandingThe ICANN org understands RSSAC038 Recommendation 2 is for the ICANN Board to estimate costs of the Root Server System and for developing the Model for implementation based on RSSAC037. The ICANN Board should refer to RSSAC037 section 5.5.3 in estimating these costs. Initial efforts should focus on developing a timeline for costing these. The RSSAC estimates the suggested costing effort should not take more than six months.

 

Phase 2Phase UpdateUnderstanding sent to RSSAC for review.

 

Phase 2Phase ChangeNow in Phase 2: Understand

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateICANN acknowledged receipt of Advice.

 

Phase 1Phase UpdateRSSAC published RSSAC038: RSSAC Advisory on a Proposed Governance Model for the DNS Root Server System Link: https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/rssac-038-15jun18-en.pdf.