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Framework of Interpretation Working Group Update

This update from Keith Davidson, FOIWG Chair, outlines the scope, process, topics, and recent activities of the Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FOIWG). It includes information on the revised charter, terminology, consent, significantly interested parties, and un-consented re-delegations.

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Framework of Interpretation Working Group Update

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  1. Framework of Interpretation Working Group (FOIWG) APTLD - Melbourne Update from Keith Davidson FOIWG Chair

  2. Presentation Outline • Scope of framework for interpretation • Process • Topics for interpretation • Recent activities • Revised charter • Terminology • “Consent” • “Significantly Interested Parties” (“SIP”) • “Un-consented Re-delegations”

  3. FOIWG Scope • To provide “colour and depth” to policies and guidelines relating to delegations and redelegations of ccTLDs. • Applicable policies and guidelines: RFC 1591 and GAC-Principles 2005 • No changes to policies (requires PDP) • The IANA Functions contract is out of scope

  4. WG Processes • WG prepares draft “interpretation” for a topic in an Interim Report (e.g. Consent report). • WG undertakes a public consultation of the draft set of interpretations. • WG reviews comments and input from the public consultation. • WG prepares a Final Report of interpretation for a topic.

  5. Processes (continued) • GAC and ccNSO support for Final Report • Submission of Report to the ICANN Board includes: • Confirmation of support by GAC and ccNSO • Report with recommendations

  6. Topics for “Interpretation” • “Consent” for delegation and re-delegation requests • Support for delegation and re-delegation from “Significantly Interested Parties” • Recommendations for “Un-consented Re-delegations” • Comprehensive glossary / terminology • Recommendations for IANA reporting

  7. Recent Activities • The WG meets at ICANN and every week or two by conference call between • Has revised its charter and work plan • Has published progress reports • Has published a public consultation on “Consent” • Has almost finished draft on “Significantly Interested Parties”

  8. Revised Charter • The charter was updated to confirm full GAC participation: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/charter-foiwg-07jun11-en.pdf

  9. Terminology Topic • Objective - develop a comprehensive glossary of terms used when delegating and re-delegating ccTLDs. • WG will evolve this glossary in parallel with other work. Terminology topic has been moved to the end of schedule.

  10. Consent Topic (1) • To develop guidelines for how IANA should obtain and document “consent” from the proposed manager for a ccTLD delegation and from the proposed and incumbent managers for a re-delegation • The FOIWG completed its draft on “Consent” in September, published as an Interim Report which is currently out for public comment: www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12oct11-en.htm

  11. Consent Topic (2) • Comments on Interim Report will be reviewed by FOIWG • WG will then prepare a Final Report • Final Report on “Consent” will be published prior to ICANN Costa Rica March 2012 • At Costa Rica: Seek support from GAC and ccNSO on recommendations on “Consent”

  12. Significantly Interested Parties (SIP) • Objective is to develop guidelines as to how IANA should obtain and document support for delegations and re-delegations from “Significantly interested Parties”, as outlined in RFC1591 • Interim draft on “SIP” will be published shortly

  13. Next Topic • “Un-consented Re-delegations”

  14. FOIWG URL's and Email Addresses • FOIWG website: http://ccnso.icann.org/workinggroups/foiwg.htm • “Consent” public consultation www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-12oct11-en.htm • WG Chair Keith Davidsonkeith@internetnz.net.nz • Staff support Bernie Turcotteturcotte.bernard@gmail.com

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