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Public Comment

A vital part of ICANN's processes is the opportunity for there to be public comment on each substantial piece of work before it is put forward for final approval.

ccNSO's Timetable for the Possible Introduction of IDN ccTLDs

The ccNSO has developed a timeline on the steps and time it will take for the possible introduction of IDN ccTLDs.

Continuity

Information on ICANN's cross-functional efforts related to continuity & contingency.

Contractual Compliance Program

ICANN's approach to enforcement of compliance with its Registry Agreements and Registrar Accreditation Agreements.

DNSSEC

This website contains announcements, releases and other pertinent information about the deployment of DNSSEC for the root zone.

IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process

ICANN's Fast-Track Process focuses on meeting a near-term demand with the implementation of a limited number of IDN ccTLDs.

GNSO Improvements

ICANN's Board will consider a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the structure and operations of the GNSO.

Improving Institutional Confidence Consultation

Information on the public consultation over possible changes to the organization.

Independent Reviews of ICANN Structures

A comprehensive schedule for independent review of ICANN's structures.

Internationalized Domain Names

Information about domain names represented by local language characters.

IPv6 Policy

Proposed global policy for allocation of IPv6 address space.

Joint Project Agreement

Information and updates about the Joint Project Agreement between the United States Department of Commerce and ICANN.

New gTLD Program

Process and policy for the creation of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs).

New Registry Services

Process of evaluation of new registry services and discussion of issues related to proposed new registry services.

Policy Update

A summary of the ICANN community's recent policy development activities, as well as related efforts of interest.

President's Strategy Committee Consultations

Observations and recommendations concerning strategic issues facing ICANN.

Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments

Public process on enhancing RAA and accreditation process to protect registrants.

Strategic and Operating Planning

Status of ICANN's current Strategic Plan and Operating Plan.

Transparency

Information regarding ICANN's efforts to improve transparency and accountability.

Travel Support

Information regarding the travel funding made available for ICANN meetings through the new Community Travel Support Procedure.

Universal Acceptance of All Top-Level Domains

A current list of all top-level domains that have been delegated within the authoritative root-server system.

Whois Services

WHOIS services provide public access to data on registered domain names, which currently includes contact information for Registered Name Holders.

WSIS and IGF

Information on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

Past Topics

ccNSO Survey on Participation in ccNSO Meetings [PDF, 17K]

The ccNSO Participation Working Group is inviting all ccTLD managers to reply to a survey on why the do, or do not participate in ccNSO meetings. Replies to be sent to secretariat@ccnso.org.