Interim Report on Support Significantly Interested Parties for ccTLD Delegation or Redelegation Requests
Comment/Reply Periods (*) |
Important Information Links |
Comment Open: |
3 February 2012 |
Comment Close: |
30 March 2012 |
Close Time (UTC): |
23.59 UTC |
Reply Open: |
31 March 2012 |
Reply Close: |
20 April 2012 |
Close Time (UTC): |
23:59 |
Brief Overview |
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Originating Organization: |
ccNSO Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FoI WG) |
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Purpose (Brief): |
The ccNSO Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FoI) seeks public comment on its recommendations on obtaining and documenting support from "Significantly Interested Parties" (formerly known as Local Internet Community or LIC) for requests for delegation and re-delegation of accTLD. The recommendations contained in the report are proposed interpretation of existing policy and guidelines. |
Current Status: |
Seeking public comment on its Interim Report is part of the process for developing recommendations as defined in the charter of the FoiWG. |
Next Steps: |
The WG will closely review all submitted comments to determine at may at its reasonable discretion modify its report. According to its charter the WG is not obligated to include all comments made during the comment period, nor is it obligated to include all comments submitted by any one individual or organization. |
Staff Contact: |
Bart Boswinkel |
Email: |
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Detailed Information |
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Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose |
The FOI WG identified the applicable polices and procedure statements and analysed all past cases of re-delegations with regard to "Interested Parties". Based on an extensive analysis the WG identified issues pertaining to the interpretation and in the context of the applicable policies and procedures. To address these issues the FOIWG developed draft recommendations, which in summary are:# IANA should undertake the steps necessary to implement the following interpretations of policies:## Definition of Significantly Interested Parties- Significantly Interested Parties include, but are not limited to: a) the government or territorial authority for the country or territory associated with the ccTLD and b) any other individuals, organizations, companies, associations, educational institutions or others that have a direct, material, substantial, legitimate and demonstrable interest in the operation of the ccTLD(s) including the incumbent manager.### This interpretation should not be taken as implying the elimination or replacement of any of the requirements relating to consent of the proposed and current managers (where applicable).### To be considered a Significantly Interested Party, any party other than the government or territorial authority for the country or territory associated with the ccTLD must demonstrate that it is has a direct, material, legitimate and demonstrable interest in the operation of the ccTLD(s).
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Section II: Background |
The FOIWG was created by the ccNSO Council following the recommendations of the Delegation and Re-delegation Working Group (DRDWG): Recommendation 2: Delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDsThe DRDWG recommends that, as a first step, the _ccNSO Council undertakes the development of a "Framework of Interpretation" for the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs. This framework should provide a clear guide to IANA and the ICANN Board on interpretations of the current policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the delegation and re-delegation of ccTLDs._ |
Section III: Document and Resource Links |
The Interim Report can be found at: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/foiwg-interim-report-03feb12-en.pdf [PDF, 989 KB] |
Section IV: Additional Information |
The Interim Report addresses the second of the following topics and which will be considered individually and in the order presented:* Obtaining and documenting consent for delegation and re-delegation requests* Obtaining and documenting support for delegation and re-delegation requests from Significantly Interested Parties (sometimes referred to as Local Internet Community or LIC).
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(*) Comments submitted after the posted Close Date/Time are not guaranteed to be considered in any final summary, analysis, reporting, or decision-making that takes place once this period lapses.