Comments Regarding Expressions of Interest Process

[Sandra Lopez tartonne <slt58@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear ICANN,

I would like to state my comments for the current Expressions of Interest 
("EOI") process, and appreciate the opportunity to make my views heard.

OVERALL SUPPORT OR NON-SUPPORT FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
I support Expressions of Interest A quien Corresponda

Quisiera establecer nuestra postura sobre el presente proceso de Expresión de 
Interés.

En primer termino expresamente apoyamos el proceso de expresión de interés.

Consideramos apropiado y necesario el monto establecido como costo de 
aplicación.

Asimismo entendemos que el proceso establecido para reembolsos y los plazos de 
comunicación, son conforme a los usos y costumbres así como apropiados para 
este tipo de casos.

Finalmente esperamos que se puedan efectivizar los próximos pasos conforme a 
los tiempos previstos

Atentamente
 

SUBMISSION FEE
There is discussion about the $55,000 (USD) submission fee.   I support a high 
fee to discourage gaming.  

MANDATORY NATURE OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
There is also a question about whether Expressions of Interest should be 
mandatory for those applying for a new TLD.  New TLD applicants should be 
required to submit an EOI.  

REFUNDS
The current EOI model will provide refunds of the submission fee only in 
extraordinary circumstances, or unless ICANN is unable to accept new TLD 
applications by a particular date.    

COMMUNICATION PERIOD
ICANN's draft EOI model contemplates a four-month communication period prior to 
accepting EOI submissions.   

PUBLICATION OF DATA
Finally, there is a question about whether data collected from EOIs should be 
made public.   

OTHER COMMENTS
  

Signed,
Sandra Lopez tartonne 

slt58@xxxxxxxxxxx

[This comment comes via the ICANN comment form found at 
http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2010/01/let-icann-know-your-position-on-expressions-of-interest.
  This form provides brief descriptions of the issues and allows easy comment 
on the Expressions of Interest process.]