The ICANN Board New gTLD Program Committee (NGPC) has put “Closed Generic” new gTLD applications on Indefinite Hold by passing a resolution tonight.
“With respect to comments specifically regarding exclusive registry access safeguards (i.e. Paragraph 2 of the Category 2 Advice), the NGPC understands that the GAC and other members of the community have expressed concerns regarding “closed generic” TLDs. ”
“In February 2013, the NGPC directed ICANN staff to initiate a public comment period on the issue of closed generic TLD applications so that the NGPC could understand and consider all views and potential ramifications related to closed generic TLDs. ”
“In light of the comments raised in this public comment forum, the closed generics public comment forum, and the GAC advice, ICANN is proposing a way for a large number of strings to move forward while the community continues to work through the issue.”
“While respecting the community’s comments, the NGPC revised the PIC Specification to address the GAC’s advice regarding exclusive registry access. ”
“The proposed PIC Specification includes a provision to preclude registry operators from imposing eligibility criteria that limit registration of a generic string exclusively to a single person or entity and their “affiliates.”
“”For applicants seeking to impose exclusive registry access for “generic strings”, the NGPC agrees to defer moving forward with the contracting process for these applicants, pending a dialog with the GAC to seek clarification regarding aspects of the advice, including key definitions, and its implementation.”
“Revising the PIC Specification in this way permits the greatest number of strings to continue moving forward while recognizing the concerns raised in the community’s comments, including additional policy work.”
Resolved (2013.06.25.NG04), the NGPC adopts the “Proposed PIC Spec Implementation of GAC Category 2 Safeguards” (20 June 2013), attached as Annex I [PDF, 52 KB] to this Resolution, to accept and implement the GAC‘s Category 2 Safeguard Advice for applicants not seeking to impose exclusive registry access.
Resolved (2013.06.25.NG05), the NGPC directs staff to make appropriate changes to the final draft of the New gTLD Registry Agreement, as presented in Annex I [PDF, 52 KB] attached to this Resolution, to implement the GAC‘s Category 2 Safeguard Advice for applicants not seeking to impose exclusive registry access.
Resolved (2013.06.25.NG06), the NGPC directs staff to defer moving forward with the contracting process for applicants seeking to impose exclusive registry access for “generic strings” to a single person or entity and/or that person’s or entity’s Affiliates (as defined in Section 2.9(c) of the Registry Agreement), pending a dialog with the GAC.…
