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ICANN Consults On New TLDs,
by Glen Shapiro, LawAndTax-News.com, New York
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) last week announced
that it is taking another step towards its goal of bringing new generic Top-Level
Domains (gTLDs) online, with the launch on Friday of a public consultation on
a key report from ICANN’s Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO).
“This is all about providing Internet users with choice. More top-level
domains – the part of the domain name that comes after the last dot –
mean more competition, more options, and the possibility for more targeted or
user-specific domain names,” explained Dr Paul Twomey, ICANN’s President
and CEO.
He continued:
“When coupled with ICANN’s current work on introducing internationalized
domain names, it is possible that hundreds and, eventually, more than 1,000
new TLDs could be created.”
The GNSO report describes proposed global policies related to the creation
of new top-level domain, which would advance ICANN’s mission of preserving
the security, stability and interoperability of the Internet.
“The report raises some interesting questions – like how to deal
with proposals that may be considered controversial by some groups or individuals.
That’s why it’s so important that as many people as possible share
their advice and help us ensure that the new gTLD process works,” observed
Dr Twomey.
While all input is being welcomed by ICANN, the consultation is specifically
looking for comments in a number of areas:
The package of principles, proposed policy recommendations and implementation
guidelines for new gTLDs;
The selection criteria for new top-level domains related to applicants,
strings, and processes;
Contractual conditions for new top-level domain operators; and
Proposed procedures for resolving objections to strings or applicants.
The consultation closes on August 30, 2007.
A complete summary and analysis of community feedback will be made available
at the end of the comment period, and will be considered by the GNSO Council
prior to its vote on the report on September 6, 2007. If the Council accepts
the policy recommendations, it will be then be considered by the ICANN Board.
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