Registration Data Policy Implementation

ICANN org worked with the community-based Implementation Review Team to produce the proposed Registration Data Policy for gTLDs and its implementation plan. This proceeding seeks community input on the implementation plan for the EPDP Phase 1 recommendations adopted on 15 May 2019, the EPDP Phase 2 Priority 2 recommendations adopted on 21 June 2021 and the EPDP Phase 1 GNSO Council Supplemental Recommendation 12 adopted on 24 February 2022. 

Updates to the GNSO Operating Procedures 

Public Comment proceeding to reflect updates to the GNSO Working Group Self-Assessment requirements as well as possible updates to the GNSO Statement of Interest (SOI) procedures and requirements.

 Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR)

ATRT3 recommendation 3.5 called for the setup of a new Holistic Review. ICANN Board approved the recommendation, and a Pilot Holistic Review Terms of Reference (ToR) Team was formed in February 2022 to draft the ToR with ICANN org’s facilitation. The Pilot Holistic Review ToR Team finished the draft ToR in June 2022. This proceeding seeks community input on the Pilot Holistic Review ToR for the eventual initiation of the Pilot Holistic Review.

Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets 

The Draft IANA and PTI FY24 Operating Plan and Budgets sets forth the focus of effort and organizational commitment for the designated fiscal year. The ICANN Bylaws and PTI Bylaws require the preparation and adoption of an Annual OP&B prior to the start of each fiscal year.

NCAP Study 2 Draft Report

This Public Comment proceeding is to seek input on the Name Collision Analysis Project (NCAP) Study 2 draft report. The NCAP Discussion Group will consider the results of the Public Comment and produce a final report.

Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs

The ICANN Board seeks input on the GNSO Council’s June 2022, supermajority adoption of the EPDP Team’s Final Report on Specific Curative Rights Protections for International Governmental Organizations (IGOs). The inputs received will help inform the ICANN Board’s deliberations as they consider the GNSO’s adopted recommendations.

NomComRIWG Proposed Changes to Bylaws and Standing Committee Charter

Four (4) recommendations from the Nominating Committee Review require amendments to the ICANN Bylaws. For efficiency, they are grouped together with the draft NomCom Standing Committee Charter, so that the ICANN community and the ICANN Board can follow a single process for the entire group. Note: NomComRIWG is the Nominating Committee Review Implementation Working Group.

Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) Charter Amendments  

On 9 May 2022, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Not-for-Profit Operational Concerns (NPOC) Constituency amended its charter and notified ICANN org of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding will allow ICANN to obtain community input on proposed amendments to the NPOC charter.

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) charter revision process has been updated to reflect the continuous evolution of the ICANN community, ongoing implementation of Specific Review recommendations, and the review role of ICANN Board. These improvements will streamline charter revisions and allow GNSO Stakeholder Groups and Constituencies to continue their focus on policy development.

Technical Check Review

For IANA-managed zones, most notably for the root zone, a suite of technical conformance tests are conducted as part of the process of evaluating change requests. IANA expects to conduct a general community consultation on the scope and definition of these tests to inform future evolution of its operational practices. The current tests were defined based on a prior community engagement exercise.