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30.09.2013Consultation on ccTLD Delegation and Redelegation User Instructions and Source of Policy and ProceduresAdopted
13Y, 0N, 0A 
Cheryl Langdon-Orr (APRALO)11.09.201318.09.201325.09.2013
 
25.09.2013
 
29.09.2013

30.09.2013
20:00 

30.09.2013
23:59 
Michelle Cotton
michelle.cotton@icann.org

AL-ALAC-ST-0913-06-01-EN

 

 

Comment / Reply Periods (*)
Comment Open Date: 
9 September 2013
Comment Close Date: 
30 September 2013 - 23:59 UTC
Reply Open Date: 
1 October 2013
Reply Close Date: 
21 October 2013 - 23:59 UTC
Important Information Links
Brief Overview
Originating Organization: 
ICANN
Categories/Tags: 
  • Top-Level Domains
Purpose (Brief): 
A consultation on User Instructions and Source of Policy for Delegation and Redelegation of a Country-Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD).
Current Status: 
Initial public consultation
Next Steps: 
Review comments received
Staff Contact: 
Michelle Cotton
Detailed Information
Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose: 

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) functions contract (SA1301-12-CN-0035) between ICANNand the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) to maintain the continuity and stability of services related to certain interdependent Internet technical management functions, known collectively as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority calls for a public consultation from all interested and affected parties to help satisfy the following objective:

C.2.6 Transparency and Accountability — [No later than 1 October 2013], the Contractor shall develop performance standards, in collaboration with all interested and affected parties as enumerated in Section C.1.3, develop user instructions including technical requirements for each corresponding IANA function and post via a website.

C.2.7 Responsibility and Respect for Stakeholders – [No later than 1 October 2013], the contractor shall, in collaboration with all interested and affected parties as enumerated in Section C.1.C, develop for each of the IANA functions a process for documenting the source of the policies and procedures and how it will apply the relevant policies and procedures for the corresponding IANA function and post via a website.

This consultation involves the operation of the Delegations and Redelegations of Country Code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs) described in the IANA functions contract as the following:

C.2.9.2.c Delegation and Redelegation of a Country Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) ‑ The Contractor shall apply existing policy frameworks in processing requests related to the delegation and redelegation of a ccTLD, such as RFC 1591 Domain Name System Structure and Delegation, the Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) Principles And Guidelines For The Delegation AND Administration Of Country Code Top Level Domains, and any further clarification of these policies by interested and affected parties as enumerated in Section C.1.3. If a policy framework does not exist to cover a specific instance, the Contractor will consult with the interested and affected parties, as enumerated in Section C.1.3; relevant public authorities and governments on any recommendation that is not within or consistent with an existing policy framework. In making its recommendations, the Contractor shall also take into account the relevant national frameworks and applicable laws of the jurisdiction that the TLD registry serves. The Contractor shall submit its recommendations to the COR via a Delegation and Redelegation Report.

Section II: Background: 
This is one of a series of consultations to establish user instructions and source of policy for the delivery of theIANA functions, as described in contract SA1301-12-CN-0035.
Section IV: Additional Information: 
None

Specific Questions to be addressed=> 

1. Do the DRAFT User Instructions clearly provide instructions on how to request a ccTLD delegation or redelegation?
2. Do the User Instructions clearly describe the steps for processing a ccTLD delegation and redelegation?
3. Do you have additional suggestions as to what may be missing from the User Instructions?
4. By what process should ICANN notify the community when there are revisions made to the User Instructions?
5. Does the community think it would be useful for ICANN to publish additional documentation such as a Knowledge Base with help articles and/or a list of Frequently Asked Questions as a companion to the User Instructions?

(*) 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.

FINAL VERSION TO BE SUBMITTED IF RATIFIED

Please click here to download a copy of the PDF below.

 

FINAL DRAFT VERSION TO BE VOTED UPON BY THE ALAC

The ALAC thanks ICANN for giving it the opportunity to comment on the User Instructions.

1. Do the DRAFT User Instructions clearly provide instructions on how to request a ccTLD delegation or redelegation?

2. Do the User Instructions clearly describe the steps for processing a ccTLD delegation and redelegation?

3. Do you have additional suggestions as to what may be missing from the User Instructions?

4. By what process should ICANN notify the community when there are revisions made to the User Instructions?

5. Does the community think it would be useful for ICANN to publish additional documentation such as a Knowledge Base with help articles and/or a list of Frequently Asked Questions as a companion to the User Instructions?

    1. Focusing on the ease of searching for these Knowledge Base and FAQ resources; 

    2. Focusing on other companion tools such as links to video introductions to topic (perhaps a Q&A Interview style) and presentation materials;

    3. Considering video demonstrations on how to complete the form; and

    4. Using some sample applications so that requesters get a good idea of the quality of the information that is required.

FIRST DRAFT SUBMITTED

The first draft submitted will be placed here before the call for comments begins.

VERY Initial First Set of Comments for Consideration... (CLO's V1.1)

1. Do the DRAFT User Instructions clearly provide instructions on how to request a ccTLD delegation or redelegation?

2. Do the User Instructions clearly describe the steps for processing a ccTLD delegation and redelegation?


3. Do you have additional suggestions as to what may be missing from the User I
nstructions?


4. By what process should ICANN notify the community when there are revisions made to the User Instructions?


5. Does the community think it would be useful for ICANN to publish additional documentation such as a Knowledge Base with help articles and/or a list of Frequently Asked Questions as a companion to the User Instructions?

  1. focus on the EASILY SEARCHABLE..KBs and FAQs  
  2. as well as other companion tools such as links to video introduction to topic (perhaps a Q&A style)  and presentation materials  
  3. perhaps a video demonstrating how to complete the form 
  4. some sample applications so that requesters get a good idea of the quality of the information that is required. 

Other Comments: Including any drafting and grammar/text modification suggestions.