[ga] DAG3: VeriSign Concerns

[Danny Younger <dannyyounger@xxxxxxxxx>]

Presented below are a series of questions put forth by VeriSign in their 
comments to DAG3:


Registry/Registrar Separation

VeriSign participated in the "ICANN Interactive Conference Call Regarding 
Registry/Registrar Separation Models" that was held on October 19, 2009.  We 
noticed that a number of questions submitted by us and by other participants 
online were not read by the moderator or directed to the presenters during the 
session.  Given that the session ended 30 minutes early, it is unclear why the 
various questions were not addressed.

Accordingly, VeriSign submits the following questions, and requests that ICANN 
answer them in advance of the October 26, 2009 "Registry/Registrar Separation 
Discussion" forum to be held in Seoul.

1.  How did ICANN choose only the "four options for community discussion and 
consideration with respect to registry/registrar separation" that are set forth 
in DAG3?
2.  What (and where) is the economic data to support these options and not 
others?
3.  If the community wishes to add options for consideration, how should we do 
this prior to November 22, 2009, when formal comments on DAG3 are due?
4.  What is the process for deciding on the final menu of options that will be 
considered?
5.  What is the process and timeline that ICANN will use to make final 
decisions on the Registry/Registrar separation issue?
6.  How will ICANN apply the construct that is finally decided upon to existing 
TLDs as opposed to new TLDs?


High Security Zones

VeriSign further requests that ICANN answer the following questions with regard 
to High Security Zones to clarify the issues in advance of the Seoul meeting.

1.  Where did this issue come from and why was it introduced now?
2.  Why is ICANN looking to compete with commercial entities in the security 
field and with registries and registrars?
3.  How can ICANN offer this without expanding the scope of its charter?
4.  How much will this cost, and where will ICANN get the budget to do this?
5.  How can ICANN do this and remain neutral on issues of security and 
stability, especially with respect to RSEP and Consensus Policies?
 
Thank you for answering these questions.

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