- Category: ccTLDs
- Topic: Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
- Board meeting date: 6 March 2009
- Resolution number: 2009.03.06.03, 2009.03.06.04, 2009.03.06.05
- URL for Board minutes/resolution: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-06mar09.htm#16
- Status: Completed
Summary
Board encouraged continued community work so that the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process implementation plan can be finalized and considered by the Board no later than at its annual meeting in 2009, and directed Staff to complete specific work.
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Whereas, the second revision of the Draft Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process was posted for public comments prior to the ICANN meeting in Mexico City, in order to generate additional community discussion on that topic during and after the meeting.
Whereas, the Board has received advice from the GAC and the ccNSO on the Draft Implementation Plan; see <http://gac.icann.org/web/communiques/gac33com.pdf>; [link to ccNSO resolution to be added when available].
Whereas, the Board notes that the GAC and the ccNSO are in agreement that: more information is needed to support the cost recovery rationale identified in the Draft Implementation Plan; Documentations of Responsibilities should be encouraged but voluntary; financial contributions should be made on a voluntary basis and not be imposed as a condition for delegation; and future IDN ccTLDs should adhere to all relevant standards, including the IDNA protocol.
Whereas, significant additions have been made on the implementation details of the Plan, including a first draft of the Documentation of Responsibility: a standard arrangement between IDN ccTLD operators and ICANN; and the usage of IDN Tables and variant strings.
Whereas, other stakeholders and the Board believe that additional discussion, investigation and analysis is necessary to determine whether there should be a requirement for (i) Documentation of Responsibility, (ii) financial contributions, and (iii) adherence to the IDN Guidelines and IDN technical standards such as the IDNA protocol.
It is resolved (2009.03.06.03), that the Board thanks the ICANN community for its work to date and encourages it to continue its work so that the implementation plan can be finalized and considered by the Board no later than at its annual meeting in 2009.
It is resolved (2009.03.06.04), that the Board directs staff to work towards completion of the Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process by, among other tasks, continuing consultation on the Documentation of Responsibility, including a specification for adherence to the IDN Guidelines and IDN technical standards such as the IDNA protocol.
It is resolved (2009.03.06.05), that the Board directs staff to rapidly provide the community with financial information on ICANN costs attributable to ccTLDs, including the costs associated with IDN ccTLDs, that will inform the creation of a financial model for cost contributions to the launch and continued management of the IDN ccTLDs.
Implementation Actions
- Provide Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
- Responsible entity: ICANN Staff IDN Team
- Due date: 30 September 2009
- Completion date: 30 September 2009
- Provide community with financial information on ICANN costs attributable to ccTLDs, including IDN ccTLDs
- Responsible entity: ICANN CFO
- Due date: 31 May 2009
- Completion date: 4 June 2009
- Consider Final Implementation Plan for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process
- Responsible Entity: ICANN Board
- Due Date: 30 October 2009
- Completion Date 30 October 2009
Other Related Resolutions
- Approval of Final Implementation Plan for Fast Track Process: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-30oct09-en.htm#2
Additional Information
- No additional funding provided.
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