[npoc-voice] latest ICANN Policy Update (August 2012)

[Eduardo Monge <eduardo.monge@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear NPOC Members,

ICANN has recently released its latest ICANN Policy Update (August 2012).    
See the links below to the pdf and htm versions.


PDF Version http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-aug12-en.pdf
ICANN POLICY UPDATE | Volume 12, Issue 7 - August 2012 
http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update/update-aug12-en.htm
Policy Updates for 2012 http://www.icann.org/en/resources/policy/update


I summary of the across ICANN issues currently open for public comment follows:

"Numerous public comment periods are currently open on issues of interest to 
the ICANN community. Act now to share your views on such topics as:

*       Preliminary Issue Report on Uniformity of Contracts to Address 
Registration Abuse. Should a minimum baseline of registration abuse provisions 
be created for all ICANN agreements? Comment period closes 15 August 2012.
*       Locking of a Domain Name Subject to Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy 
(UDRP) Proceedings. The Working Group is looking for public input in order to 
have a clear understanding of the exact nature and scope of issues encountered 
with the locking of a domain name subject to UDRP Proceedings. Comment period 
closes 15 August 2012.
*       Proposed Modifications to GNSO Operating Procedures. Should a new 
section be added on consent agenda procedures? Reply period extended to 20 
August 2012.
*       Interisle Consulting Group Whois Proxy/Privacy Reveal & Relay 
Feasibility. This draft report summarizes the findings of a preliminary study 
to determine whether if enough respondents could be found to justify an 
extensive analytical study into communication relay and identity reveal 
requests. Reply period extended to 22 August 2012.
*       .name Registry Agreement Renewal. Verisign's proposed agreement for 
renewal of the 2007 .name Registry Agreement. Reply period closes 23 August 
2012.
*       Security, Stability & Resiliency of the DNS Review Team (SSR RT) Final 
Report. The final report focusing on ICANN's management of its SSR functions 
describes areas where the organization is performing well, and areas where 
improvement is needed. Reply period closes 29 August 2012.
*       DRAFT Statement of ICANN's Role and Remit in Security, Stability and 
Resiliency of the Internet's Unique Identifier Systems. In response to a review 
team's findings, ICANN asks for feedback on a draft statement of its role and 
remit in relation to the security, stability and resiliency of the Internet's 
unique identifier systems. Reply period extended to 31 August 2012. "

Regards,

Eduardo Monge
NPOC Commuications Committe Chair