Re: [gnso-igo-ingo] Proposed Public Comment Period for Initial Report

[Avri Doria <avri@xxxxxxx>]

+1

On 13 Jun 2013, at 11:20, David W. Maher wrote:

> 
> I support the proposed schedule.
> David W. Maher
> Senior Vice President – Law & Policy
> Public Interest Registry
> 312 375 4849
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> From: Brian Peck <brian.peck@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:brian.peck@xxxxxxxxx>>
> Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:10 AM
> To: GNSO IGO INGO <gnso-igo-ingo@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:gnso-igo-ingo@xxxxxxxxx>>
> Subject: [gnso-igo-ingo] FW: Proposed Public Comment Period for Initial Report
> 
> Dear WG Members,
> 
> We are planning to publish the Initial Report for public comment tomorrow, 14 
> June and wanted to provide you with the proposed public comment and reply 
> periods.  Taking into consideration that the PDP WG Charter mandates the WG 
> to fulfill the requirements of the PDP "in an expedited manner," while also 
> recognizing that under the minimum 21 day requirements for the public comment 
> period and reply period each, the reply period would be open between 6 July 
> and 26 July during which the Durban Meeting will take place, after consulting 
> with Thomas as Chair, we are proposing the following timeframes:
> 
> Extend the public comment period by 9 days to provide a 30 day period, 
> starting 14 June and ending at 23:59 on Sunday, 14 July
> Maintain the 21 day period for the reply period, starting 15 July and ending 
> at 23:59 on Sunday, 4 August.
> 
> By extending the public comment period this would provide as much time as 
> possible prior to the starting date of the Durban Meeting (instead of the 21 
> day period ending on 5 July), while also pushing back the reply period 
> deadline by nine days to provide extra time after the Durban meeting.  We 
> realize that the timing of this public forum during the Durban Meeting is not 
> the most optimal, but given the Charter mandate we hope you agree that this 
> is a workable solution.
> 
> As we would like to publish the report tomorrow please advise if there are 
> any strong objections as soon as possible but no later than tomorrow, Friday 
> 14 June at 12:00 UTC  – otherwise we will go with this schedule.  Thank you 
> very much for your continued support and contributions to the WG.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Brian
> 
> Brian Peck
> Policy Director
> ICANN
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