[alac] Board activities in July

["Roberto Gaetano" <roberto@xxxxxxxxx>]

Since Marrakesh, the Board had discussions and took actions on the topics
listed below (see also minutes of the 2006-07-18 teleconference at
http://www.icann.org/minutes/prelim-report-18jul06.htm).
 

        
*       Addressing
The Board has received the proposal for IPv6 allocation policy by the
Address Council. This policy, that must be approved not later than
2006-09-10, covers the allocation from IANA to RIRs. However, some
discussion went also over the expectation for sub-allocation from RIRs
downstream. This item is on the agenda of the next teleconference.
*       ccTLDS
The redelegation request for Morocco (.ma) and Grenada (.gd) was discussed
and approved.
There has been discussion on the change of policy announced by Colombia
(.co). Some members of the Board are concerned about the development of this
situation. It is recognized that at this point in time there is no action to
take, as there is no redelegation request. However, some Board members feel
that there should be a discussion about the different operation models of
the ccTLDs, while others believe that the good place for this discussion is
the ccNSO.
Another element of concern is the decision of Cameroon (.cm) to use a
wildcard, pretty much in similar way as the PathFinder was operated for
.com. Security and Stability considerations suggest to discourage this
behaviour, but it is also recognized that ICANN has no title to enforce a
rule. Also for this case some believe that the ccNSO should be the place to
develop guidelines.
The development of the situation in Ukraine has been followed with interest,
due to the ripercussions on the .ua redelegation request pending for futher
analysis.
*       gTLDs
The Board has discussed the draft Registry Agreement for .biz, .info and
.org, and has agreed to publish it for a public comment period of no later
than 30 days. The Board has also discussed the draft Registry Agreement for
.asia, and has agreed to publish it for a public comment period of no later
than 30 days.
*       IDN
The discussion on IDN is continuing. The Board acknowledges that there is a
need for fast implementation, but also that the model has to be carefully
evaluated, because we cannot afford to get it wrong.
*       Legal
The Board has been informed that SnapNames has withdrawn its lawsuit against
ICANN.
*       Strategy
A report on the President's Strategy Committee consultations has been
provided to the Board by ICANN Staff, and has been discussed by the Board.
The Committee is continuing its work.
Feedback has been provided also about the NTIA DNS transition hearing.
ALAC's document has been forwarded to the Board.
*       WhoIs
The Board is still receiving input by different bodies on the WhoIs
formulation by the GNSO. No action is needed on this subject, for the time
being.

Please let me know if you have questions.
 
Cheers,
Roberto Gaetano
ALAC
ICANN Board Liaison