ICANN Weekly Newsletter
News from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
http://www.icann.org Week ending 24 October 2008
Announcements This Week
Public Comment: CRAI Report on gTLD Registries and Registrars
ICANN requested CRAI to perform economic research pursuant to two
resolutions of the ICANN Board of Directors: 1) the 18 October 2006
resolution of ICANN's Board of Directors seeking more information
relating to the registry and registrar marketplace; and, 2) the 26 June
2008 resolution of ICANN's Board, directing the development and
completion of a detailed implementation plan for the new gTLD Policy.
24 October 2008
Public Comment: IDN ccTLD Fast Track Draft Implementation Plan
ICANN is pleased to make the
Draft Implementation Plan
for the IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process available for public discussions.
23 October 2008
How to Apply for a New Generic Top-Level Domain: Draft Applicant Guidebook Now Available for Comment
A draft 'Applicant Guidebook' for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) is now available for review and comment.
23 October 2008
ALAC Review WG Posts Mid-Point Consultation Report
The ALAC Review Working Group (WG) has released its Mid-point Consultation Report for discussion with the ICANN community.
23 October 2008
Draft Strategic Plan Priorities Posted for Comment
As part of its annual planning cycle, ICANN is seeking comments on a draft of the priorities for the strategic plan.
20 October 2008
Explanatory Memoranda Papers for New GTLDs Applicant Guidebook
In the lead up to ICANN's Cairo public meeting, the new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Applicant Guidebook, also called the “draft Request for Proposal (RFP)”, will be released for public comment.
21 October 2008
Bulk Transfer of Esoftwiz Domains to Name.com
As a result of the de-accreditation of registrar Esoftwiz Inc., ICANN
initiated a process to identify a gaining registrar to receive
Esoftwiz's gTLD names.
21 October 2008
Public Comment: AGP Limits Policy
ICANN opened a public comment period on the draft implementation plan for the AGP Limits Policy.
20 October 2008
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