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The ICANN new gTLD Programme Committee (NGPC) has resolved to approve Specification 13 to the New gTLD Registry Agreement, see link.  However, this does not currently include a proposed additional clause. Incorporation of the proposed additional clause (allowing a .Brand registry operator to designate a limited number of preferred registrars) is approved but will not be implemented until 45 days from the publication of the NGPC resolution in order to:

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4.1 – Motion (Thomas Rickert)
4.2 – Discussion
4.3 – Vote (simple majority)

Item 5: DISCUSSION – Internet Governance Issues (20 mins)

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IDN variants cannot be introduced into the root zone until a set of uniform Label Generation rule sets (LGRs) have been developed for each identified script and integrated into a uniform mechanism for permissible variant TLD labels. ICANN’s IDN Variant Project is a multi-phase program that is currently working on the creation of these LGRs. Here ICANN staff will provide a brief primer on IDN variants and the Project, in order to ensure that the Council is informed and to facilitate deeper understanding of the issues and possible solutions.

7.1 – Staff Update (Naela Sarras / Steve Sheng)
7.2 – Discussion
7.3 – Next steps

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