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3. Cognizant of concerns previously raised by some governments and ccTLD operators and the need to ensure the stability of and security of the DNS, are there changes that could be made to how root zone management requests for ccTLDs are processed? Please provide specific information as to why or why not. If yes, please provide specific suggestions.

Proposed Reply

In consistence with the ALAC comments on Question 1, ICANN should ensure the stability and security of the DNS, particularly in the management of root zone. If IANA functions continue to be performed by ICANN, they should be viewed in the framework of AoC that persistently pursue the goals of internationalization, accountability and transparency. Currently the approval process by the DoC of the US Government in respect of requests of change of root zone records is hardly consistent with the above-mentioned goals. It may be suggested that the DoC’s approval process be eliminated including but not limited to ccTLD request of change process. 

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