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Re: [council] RE: New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper - call for comments
These are all excellent points with which I agree. Thanks for raising them.
Stephanie Perrin
On 2015-09-10 13:04, Phil Corwin wrote:
Point of inquiry: Was publication of this notice triggered by Council
support for a CCWG to determine criteria for utilization of new gTLD
auction funds, or was it triggered independently? The referenced
Discussion paper, in Section 3.1.4, seems to state that it was
suggested at the SO/AC High Interest Topic Discussion and the Workshop
held in BA and is not directly related to the CCWG process.
The discussion paper, in its introduction, calls for participation
“from both within and outside the ICANN community”. That seems at odds
with a CCWG, which is of course made up of ICANN community members. It
also seems to echo elements of the email that Steve Crocker sent when
he first learned of potential support for a CCWG. I also remain
unclear about whether there is any meaningful distinction between the
ICANN community and other Internet-related interests or entities who
do not participate in it -- given that ICANN participation is open to
everyone without barriers as well as the very high physical and remote
attendance at contemporary ICANN meetings.
I am also curious regarding the origin of the Issues to be Considered
and Addressed catalogued in section 4 of the paper. I don’t have any
specific objection to any of them but wonder where they came from –
and whether the list of potential issues shouldn’t properly come from
those who engage in this comment process and a future CCWG.
I further note this part of the Notice:
*/Next Steps:/*This discussion paper is published for public comment
in order to allow for additional input before this paper is submitted
to the drafting team, which is expected to be tasked with developing a
proposed charter for a Cross-Community Working Group for
consideration, *unless another approach is suggested* as part of the
public comment period and *which is then deemed preferable*. (emphasis
added)
It is not clear whether “another approach” refers to the Charter
drafting team, or to the CCWG itself. If it is the latter (which seems
more logical, as every CCWG needs a Charter drafted) then it would
seem that there may be some intent to undermine a CCWG proceeding. In
any event, I think this assertion needs clarification.
Finally, I am curious about what prompted the publication of this
notice at this time, as it sets a comment deadline of October 18 –
which is the starting Sunday of the Dublin ICANN meeting – which means
that the comments cannot possibly be evaluated in time to inform any
discussion of this topic in Dublin. The disposition of $60-million+ is
a very important topic and asking the community to submit
well-considered input at a time when so many remain heavily engaged on
stewardship and accountability seems questionable. Further, I was
under the impression that there was a general policy against setting
deadlines that coincided with ICANN public meetings.
I would appreciate some response to this request for clarification on
the points raised above.
Thanks and best regards, Philip
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*Sent:* Thursday, September 10, 2015 6:44 AM
*To:* GNSO Council List (council@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
*Subject:* [council] New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper - call
for comments
*New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper
*https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en**
*Open Date:*8 Sep 2015 23:59 UTC
*Close Date:*18 Oct 2015 23:59 UTC
*Staff Report Due:*1 Nov 2015 23:59 UTC
Comments close in 38 Days
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Comments Forum
<http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-08sep15/>
http://forum.icann.org/lists/comments-new-gtld-auction-proceeds-08sep15/
Brief Overview
/*Purpose:*/This is a discussion paper
<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf>[PDF,
455 KB] on the proceeds from ICANN-conducted auctions for contested
new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) strings. This paper calls for
broad, open and inclusive public comment and encourages participation
from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of engagement with
the ICANN community.
/*Current Status:*/This paper aims to capture the information and
input on this topic to date as well as outlining potential questions
and issues to be addressed in the subsequent phases of the process to
determine next steps in relation to new gTLD Auction Proceeds.
/*Next Steps:*/This discussion paper is published for public comment
in order to allow for additional input before this paper is submitted
to the drafting team, which is expected to be tasked with developing a
proposed charter for a Cross-Community Working Group for
consideration, unless another approach is suggested as part of the
public comment period and which is then deemed preferable.
Section I: Description, Explanation, and Purpose
Since the launch of the new gTLD Program, numerous suggestions have
been made, such as during the ICANN public forum sessions at ICANN
meetings, on how new gTLD auction proceeds should be spent including;
suggestions that the funds should be donated to charitable
organizations, support for applicants in future rounds, programs to
promote new gTLDs and consumer protection, the creation of an ICANN
trust, to returning the money to the applicants from the current
round. However, it was not until March 2015 that the Generic Names
Supporting Organization (GNSO) started discussing a possible process
for facilitating the conversation around new gTLD auction proceeds
during ICANN52 such as a Cross-Community Working Group (CCSG). The
discussion paper
<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf>[PDF,
455 KB] aims to capture the information and input on new gTLD Auction
Proceeds to date as well as outlining potential questions and issues
to be addressed in the subsequent phases of the process, such as
outreach, participation and ensuring a focus on framework development,
to determine next steps.
Broad, open and inclusive public comment input is sought and
participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of
engagement with the ICANN community is encouraged.
Section II: Background
The new gTLD Program established auctions as a mechanism of last
resort to resolve string contention. Most string contentions
(approximately 90% of sets scheduled for auction) have been resolved
through other means before reaching an auction conducted by ICANN's
authorized auction service provider, Power Auctions LLC. It was
recognized from the outset that significant funds could accrue as a
result of several auctions. As such, these auction proceeds have been
reserved and earmarked until the Board authorizes a plan for the
appropriate use of the funds through dialogue with the community.
Board, staff, and community are expected to be working together in
designing and participating in the next steps addressing the use of
new gTLD auction proceeds. 13 contention sets have been resolved via
ICANN Auction since June 2014. The total net proceeds to date are
$58.8 million USD. Details of the proceeds can be found at
http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds.
Section III: Relevant Resources
* New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper
<http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/auctions/proceeds/discussion-paper-07sep15-en.pdf>[PDF,
455 KB]
* For more information about ICANN and its work, visit www.ICANN.org
<https://www.icann.org/>
* For more information about the new gTLD program associated with
these proceeds, visit http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/
Section IV: Additional Information
Section V: Reports
Staff Contact
Marika Konings
policy-staff@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:policy-staff@xxxxxxxxx>
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