Comment/Reply Periods |
Important Information Links |
Comment Open: |
23 January 2012 |
Comment Close: |
13 February 2012 |
Close Time (UTC): |
23:59 |
Reply Open: |
14 February 2012 |
Reply Close: |
6 March 2012 |
Close Time (UTC): |
23:59 |
Brief Overview |
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Originating Organization: |
ICANN Board |
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Purpose (Brief): |
Public notice is hereby provided of the proposed change to the Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) to address the locking and unlocking of domain names that is considered for adoption as well as an opportunity to comment on the adoption of the proposed policy change, prior to ICANN Board consideration. |
Current Status: |
Following adoption by the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council of IRTP Part B Recommendation #9, part 2, a public comment forum is now opened as required by the ICANN Bylaws prior to ICANN Board consideration. |
Next Steps: |
Following the closing of the public comment period, the ICANN Board will consider the comments received in conjunction with its consideration of the proposed change to the IRTP. |
Staff Contact: |
Marika Konings |
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Detailed Information |
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Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose |
The Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy Part B presented its recommendations to the GNSO Council last year. For one of those recommendation, #9 part 2 ("denial reason #7 should be replaced by adding a new provision in a different section of the IRTP on when and how domains may be locked or unlocked concerning a new provision to lock and unlock domain names"), the GNSO Council requested ICANN staff to provide a proposal. In consultation with the IRTP Part B Working Group, ICANN Staff prepared a proposal that, together with the IRTP Part B recommendation, has now been approved by the GNSO Council. [PDF, 490 KB]. The main elements of the proposed modifications are: |
Section II: Background |
The Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) aims to provide a straightforward procedure for domain name holders to transfer their names from one ICANN-accredited registrar to another should they wish to do so. The policy also provides standardized requirements for registrar handling of such transfer requests from domain name holders. The policy is an existing community consensus policy that was implemented in late 2004 and is now being reviewed by the GNSO. |
Section II: Background |
The Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy (IRTP) aims to provide a straightforward procedure for domain name holders to transfer their names from one ICANN-accredited registrar to another should they wish to do so. The policy also provides standardized requirements for registrar handling of such transfer requests from domain name holders. The policy is an existing community consensus policy that was implemented in late 2004 and is now being reviewed by the GNSO. |
Section III: Document and Resource Links |
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Section IV: Additional Information |
None |
(*) 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.
Click here to download a copy of the current draft Statement.
At-Large comments accepted until: 10 February 2012
Final proof ready: 13 February 2012
Voting starts: 13 February 2012
Voting ends: 17 February 2012
Statement filed: 13 February 2012