Re: [ga] new gTLDs: ICANN seeks input and advice - REGISTRANTS

[Hugh Dierker <hdierker2204@xxxxxxxxx>]

This call for input is exactly the kind of input that we would all benefit if 
the Registrants were organized into a body politic and societe that could 
provide open discussion and debate.  If they could garner themselves into a 
process that could produce viable major and minor consensus reports they could 
aid the consumer.  If they were open and transparent and adopted cooperations 
models that allowed for variable suggestions they could impact the way things 
are done.
 

You can access this Expressions of Interest Public Comment Forum here:
http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200912.htm#eoi-new-gtlds

Comments may:

.propose EOI models, and
.offer support or criticism for the concept overall.
The most helpful comments will provide rationale along with opinions on the 
following issues:

1.How do we ensure that participation in the EOI accurately represents the 
level of interest?


2.Should only those who participate in the EOI be eligible to participate in 
the first round when the program officially launches?


3.Should a deposit be required for participation in the EOI?


4.If there is a fee, under what circumstances should there be refund?


5.What information should be collected from EOI participants?
5.1  What subset of applicant questions found in the Applicant Guidebook at 
http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-evaluation-criteria-clean-04oct09-en.pdf
 should be answered?


5.2  Including applied-for strings?


5.3  Should information be made public?
6.Must the responder commit to go live within a certain time of delegation?


7.What are the implications for potential changes to the Applicant Guidebook 
after the EOI participation period closes?


8.What are the potential risks associated with the EOI?
Related Resources: 

For Program details, go to: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm

Glen de Saint Géry
GNSO Secretariat
gnso.secretariat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://gnso.icann.org