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Date: Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Time: 16:30 - 18:00 UTC  (for the time in various time zones click here) 

How can I participate in this meeting?

English, French & Spanish Conference ID = 3535 (subject to availability)

Zoom Room: https://icann.zoom.us/j/765717566?pwd=UTJCdWRSZVdJNEhOYW02OVBqQVQ1Zz09

Passcode: #CPWG2345*

Real time transcription (RTT) available at: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ICANN (subject to availability)

Action Items: EN

Recording: EN, ES, FR

Zoom Recording: EN

Zoom Chat: EN

Transcript: EN, ES, FR

Participants:

EN, ES & FR : Olivier Crépin-Leblond, Abdulkarim Oloyede, Abdul-Rafiu Fuseini, Adebunmi Akinbo, Adrian Schmidt, Marcelo Rodriguez, Bill Jouris, Claire Craig, Eduardo Diaz, Jonathan Zuck, Justine Chew, Pari Esfandiari, Shah Rahman, Alan Barrett, Alan Greenberg, Alan Jarandilla Nunez, Alberto Soto, Alfredo Lopez, Alhassan Fatima, Amrita Choudhury, Arinola Akinyemi, Aris Ignacio, Ashirwad Tripathy, Ashrafu Rahman Plaus, Avri Doria, Carlton Samuels, Christopher Wilkinson, Daniel Frimpong, Dave Kissoondoyal, Edmond Kungwalo, Eduardo M, Ejikeme Egbuogu, Eunice Perez, Ever Green, Frank Anati, Gbeere Achille Eye, Gerardo Martinez, Gerry George, Godway Kubi, Gopal Tadepalli, Gordon Chillcott, Greg Shatan, Hadia Elminawi, Harold Arcos, James Peak, Jim Prendergast, John McCormac, Joshua Tetteh Ayayi, Judith Hellerstein, Lavish Mawuena Mensah, Laxmi Prasad Yadav, Lilian Ivette de Luque, Aicha Abbad, Raihanath Gbadamassi, Lyndell St. Ville, Maureen Owusu-Addae, Mauro Rios, Michael Palage, Mildred Weiss, Moustapha Abakar Abdramane, Musah Fuseini, Patrick Kiiza, Peter Mmbando, Prateek, Satournin Dimon, Sebastien Bachollet, Sergio Salinas Porto, Set Adjei Gyimah, Setondji Hounzandji, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy, Steinar Grotterod, Vernatius Ezeama, Yaa Kumi Asare-Bediako, Yrjo Lansipuro, Vanda Scartezini

Apologies: Satish Babu, Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Denise Hochbaum, Priyatosh Jana, Mouloud Khelif

Observer: none

Staff: Heidi Ullrich, Gisella Gruber, Andrew Chen, Michelle DeSmyter

ES Interpreters: Marina & Veronica

FR Interpreters: Aurelie & Camila

Call Management: Michelle DeSmyter


AGENDA. *****Final Draft*****

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    English (EN)

    1. Welcome and Introduction to the Meeting - Staff (2 minutes)

    2. Adoption of Agenda, Review of Action Items -Olivier Crépin-Leblond (3 minutes)

    3. Policy Workgroup and Small Team Updates (5 minutes)

    Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (TPR-PDP) - (N/A) 

    At-Large Workspace

    At-Large Representatives

      • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Steinar Grøtterød, Daniel Nanghaka
      • ALAC Alternates: Raymond Mamattah, Lutz Donnerhacke
      • ALAC Observers: Chokri Ben Romdhane, Hans Bathija, K Mohan Raidu, Sivasubramanian Muthusamy

    Additional Resources

    Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) - (N/A)

    (formerly System for Standardized Access/Disclosure Operational Design Assessment)

    At-Large Representative

      • ALAC Appointed Representative: Alan Greenberg 

    Additional Resources

    Standing Predictability Implementation Review Team (SPIRT) Charter Drafting Team - (N/A) 

    At-Large Representative

      • ALAC Appointed Representative: Alan Greenberg 

    Additional Resources

    GNSO SubPro Small Team / Small Team Plus - (5 minutes) - Justine Chew

    At-Large Representative(s)

      • ALAC Liaison to the GNSO: Justine Chew
      • ALAC Subject Matter Expert (SME): Currently, Greg Shatan
      • ALAC SME Alternate: Currently, Avri Doria

    Additional Resources

    IANA Naming Function Review (IFR2) - (N/A) 

    At-Large Representative

      • ALAC Appointed Representative: Carlton Samuels 

    Additional Resources

    Registration Data Accuracy (RDA) Scoping Team - (N/A)

    At-Large Workspace

    At-Large Representatives

      • ALAC Appointed Representatives: Alan Greenberg, Michael Palage

    Additional Resources

    4. Implementation Review Team (IRT) Updates (N/A)

    Privacy and Proxy Services Accreditation Issues (PPSAI) IRT - (N/A) 

    At-Large Representative

      • At-Large Representative: Alan Greenberg
      • At-Large Alternate: Greg Shatan
      • At-Large Participants: Carlton Samuels and Shah Zahidur Rahman

    Additional Resources

    Subsequent Procedures IRT - (N/A)

    At-Large Workspace on SubPro

    At-Large Representative(s)

      • ALAC Appointed Representative: Justine Chew 
      • ALAC Appointed Alternate: Cheryl Langdon-Orr

    Additional Resources

    5. Policy Statement Updates - Avri Doria, Andrew Chen and drafting team member(s) and all (45 minutes)

    a. Recently Ratified by the ALAC / Currently going through Ratification Process

    b. Current Statements (ALAC Advice, Public Comment Statement, or Correspondence)

    Statement/Correspondence/Advice Name

    Internal Deadlines

    Public Comment Close

    Status

    		 Assigned Working Group

    Reviewer(s)/Penholder(s)

    At-Large Workspace: Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains

    • In preparation for the New gTLD Program: Next Round, ICANN org worked with the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Script Generation Panels (CJK GPs) to seek their guidance on string similarity concerns for single character IDN gTLD applications in the Han script. The CJK GPs agreed that the work already done in the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGRs) sufficiently addresses the technical and linguistic concerns around string similarity for single character IDN TLDs. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Considerations for the Application of Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains based on the analysis and conclusions shared by the CJK GPs.
      • The CPWG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding. 


    		  NO STATEMENT CPWG

    At-Large Workspace: Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions - (20 Minutes) - Justine Chew

    • In this Public Comment proceeding, ICANN org is looking for input from the community on whether the proposed language for the Terms and Conditions for the New gTLD Program: Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program is consistent with recommendations 18.4 and 18.6 as well as recommendations from Topics 6 and 17 from the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process.

      • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding.

     

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC Vote:  to  

    		   DRAFT CPWG

    Justine Chew 

    At-Large Workspace: Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments

    • The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) of the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) recently amended its charter and notified the ICANN organization of its request for approval by the ICANN Board. This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on proposed amendments of the RySG charter to inform ICANN Board consideration. The RySG amended its charter to reflect its current practices, align with its operating procedures, and accommodate its evolving needs. It also accounts for best practices for the GNSO such as the GNSO Operating Procedures and the ICANN Bylaws.

      • The OFB-WG has decided not to provide a public comment statement for this proceeding.


    		  NO STATEMENT OFB-WG


    At-Large Workspace: Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics - No Update

    • This Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics examines a single issue: the circumstance where a base ASCII generic top-level domain (gTLD) and the Latin script diacritic version of the gTLD are not variants of each other, and where currently no mechanism exists that allows a single registry operator to simultaneously operate both gTLDs. The report provides additional background about this issue, including factors that might be appropriate for considering the scope of the issue or that might aid in a policy development process (PDP), and an assessment as to whether this issue is within scope of the ICANN policy process and the GNSO. The report also includes a draft PDP charter. Your input will be reviewed in preparing the final Issue Report that the GNSO Council will consider in determining next steps.

      • The CPWG has agreed to draft a statement for this public comment proceeding. 

    Draft Statement:  

    Final Statement:  

    ALAC Vote:  to  

    		   DRAFT CPWG

    Bill Jouris Satish Babu @Patrick.Kiiza

    At-Large Workspace: Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars

    • ICANN org seeks community input on draft Data Processing Specifications (DPS) applicable to the Registrar Accreditation Agreement and Registry Agreement. Pursuant to the Phase 1 Recommendations 19 and 20 of the Expedited Policy Development Process (EPDP) on the Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data, ICANN org and a team convened by the Contracted Party House negotiated the terms of the DPS for which we now seek public comment. ICANN org is preparing to implement the DPS so contracted parties can begin utilizing it during the Registration Data Policy transition period (21 August 2024 - 20 August 2025). 
      • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?


    		  PENDING DECISION CPWG


    At-Large Workspace: gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available

    • Currently there are 26 script-based Ref. LGRs published and ICANN org is able to review IDN Tables in hundreds of languages written in these scripts. However, there are 161 scripts encoded in Unicode standard and many scripts do not have Ref. LGRs available. Feedback is requested on the Proposed Process to Review gTLD IDN Tables Without Reference Label Generation Rules.

      • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?


    		  UNDER REVIEW CPWG

    Hadia Elminiawi Satish Babu Abdulkarim Ayopo Oloyede Harold Arcos 

    At-Large Workspace: IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures

    • The Independent Review Process (IRP) provides for third-party review of Board or Staff actions (or inactions) alleged to be inconsistent with ICANN's Articles or Bylaws. The IRP Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) seeks input on its proposed updates to IRP Supplementary Procedures.


    		 
    		OFB-WG


    At-Large Workspace: Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30

    • As the ICANN Board finalizes the draft Strategic Plan for FY26–30, your insights are crucial to ensuring its success and alignment with community needs. The Board and org need your feedback on the clarity and relevance of our vision, the appropriateness of the strategic objectives, and the detailed goals and strategies designed to achieve them. Additionally, we seek your input on the proposed progress indicators and identified strategic risks. Furthermore, your input on the key activities identified in the five-year Operating Plan Framework to achieve each draft strategy is also appreciated. Your comments will help the Board and org to refine and enhance the plan to better serve our community through our strategic objectives. 


    		 
    		OFB-WG

    Claire Craig Cheryl Langdon-Orr Judith Hellerstein Bukola Oronti Hadia Elminiawi Vanda Scartezini 

    At-Large Workspace: Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report (15 Minutes) - Steinar Grøtterød

    • The Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review Policy Development Process (PDP) documents the Working Group’s efforts and preliminary recommendations for how to evolve and improve ICANN’s Transfer Policy. The PDP Working Group requests your input on this Initial Report, which covers a wide range of generic top-level domain (gTLD) transfer-related topics and proposes a variety of changes to the current Transfer Policy.
      • Does the CPWG and At-Large community wish to comment on this proceeding?


    		  DRAFT CPWG

    Steinar Grøtterød 

    c. Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings

    Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process OFB-WG

    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.

    Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan OFB-WG

    The Five-Year Strategic Plan establishes a vision and a set of strategic objectives in service of PTI's mission.

    Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (September)CPWG

    This Public Comment proceeding is the second in a series of proceedings that will seek input from the ICANN community on proposed language for selected sections of the Applicant Guidebook for the New gTLD Program: Next Round.

    Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft OFB-WG

    Over the course of multiple Specific Reviews, challenges emerged with the process that impacted their effectiveness. To address these challenges, ICANN org developed process improvements that it socialized with the community. Based on community input, org revised the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews. This proceeding seeks community input on the Revised Operating Standards, in time for the next Accountability and Transparency Review.


    6. ICANN81 At-Large Policy Session  - (5 minutes) - Andrew Chen

    7. Any other business (AOB) - Avri Doria and all (8 minutes)   

    8. Next Meeting - Olivier Crépin-Leblond and staff (2 minutes)

    • CPWG meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, at rotating times of 14:00 & 19:00 UTC
    • Proposed Next Meeting: Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 19:00 UTC 

    CPWG Resources

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    1 Comment

    1. Gopal Tadepalli

      Hadia Elminiawi Satish Babu (Ref: CPWG Cal on 7 August 2024)

      "Principle of Conservatism" has been nicely emphasized during the various presentations related to EPDP on IDNs  in CPWG.. I suppose its assurance is / was beyond the purview at that time.

      The Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS), developed by Lewis and Simons (2010), measures a language's status in terms of endangerment or development. The "Code Points" are valid if and if they ensure security and stability of the RZ and DNS. In these terms the EGIDS rating for a given code point must be higher than level 5 (out of 13 Levels). Level 0 is the highest in this method and it is called "International". It is indeed nice that ICANN chose to use the term "Internationalized" Domain Names (IDNs) 

      Suggestion: This level may have to be reviewed.

      My Choice best Reference: https://www.ethnologue.com/methodology/

      ( Ethnologue: Languages of the World (stylized as Ethnoloɠue) is an annual reference publication in print and online that provides statistics and other information on the living languages of the world. It was first issued in 1951, and is now published annually by SIL International founded in the US in the year 1934. SIL's main purpose is to study, develop and document languages to promote literacy and for religious purposes. SIL holds formal consultative status with UNESCO and the United Nations, and has been publicly recognized by UNESCO for their work in many parts of Asia. The Ethnologue is intended more as a catalog than as an encyclopedia. It provides summary data rather than more extensive descriptions of identified languages. This may be better for the end-users as well. )

      A code point is the atomic unit of information. Text is a sequence of code points. Each code point is a number which is given meaning by the Unicode standard.

      For the records, the Domain Stakeholders are:  ICANN, Registry, Registrar, Reseller, Registrant, End-User 

      LGR is (a notation) used at the registration level, not in the DNS. It is a generative ruleset (not a formal grammar). RZ-LGR provides a specification to determine valid IDN Top-Level Domains (TLDs). 

      LGR is a way to define:
      • a repertoire (list of codepoints and sequences of codepoints)
      • relationship between codepoints (variant mappings)
      • rules to be applied to those codepoints
      • rules to be applied to the whole label
      • LGR may be defined for languages and/or scripts
      • Has the potential to be used in other domains than DNS

      The Repository of IDN Practices was created to support the development of the internationalized domain names (IDNs) by promoting the sharing of registry IDN policies. The policies are referred to as “Label Generation Rulesets” (LGRs), and historically as “IDN tables” or “variant tables.”

      Data in the IDN table is more conservative than data in the reference LGR

      "Scripts divide languages into cultures, make dialects into new distinct languages, and create new dialects. […] If, as is often said, ‘A language is a dialect with an army and navy’, how much more is it ‘a dialect with a distinct script’!” - Andy Warren-Rothlin, Global Translation Advisor, West Africa and South Asia

      As awareness of all this has rightly been increasing and DNS being an application layer idea, the quest for better representations (much richer than notations) has been increasing.

      Representing Label Generation Rulesets using XML at: https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-davies-idntables/04/ 

      supports higher abstraction and promises better and efficient tools to support IDNs.

      • Dr. T V Gopal

      PS:  There are reasonably well designed "Software Tools" for language and cultural data, with support for complex scripts.