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The objective of the Strawman Proposal is to gather feedback upon review and reach consensus regarding next steps between ICANN and the Registrar WHOIS Validation Working Group. The Registrar WHOIS Validation Working Group and ICANN shall collaborate with the intent to reach a mutual agreement based on acceptable criteria. Upon acceptance, ICANN and Registrar WHOIS Validation Working Group shall proceed with the creation of an approval process of Address Validation Service Provider(s) ‘Provider’. If both parties reach consensus and successfully complete these activities, then Registrars shall complete a Provider(s) selection process and implement the address validation tool-set(s) based on the obligation outlined in the WHOIS Accuracy Specification of the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement.
Read the complete document: AFAV Strawman Proposal .pdf
[1] 2013 RAA WHOIS Accuracy Program Specification, Section 1(a)-Section 1(e) for specific validation requirements and Section 1(f) for verification requirement.
[3] Ability to verify physical addresses that are technically and commercially available by an approved third party.