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New gTLD Auction Proceeds Discussion Paper

8 September 2015

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Forum Announcement: Public Comment Period Opens on Date: 8 September 2015
Categories/Tags: Top-Level Domains; Operations-Finances
Purpose (Brief): This is a discussion paper on the proceeds from ICANN-conducted auctions for contested new generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) strings. This paper aims to capture the information and input on this topic to date as well as outlining potential questions and issues to be addressed in the subsequent phases of the process to determine next steps in relation to new gTLD Auction Proceeds. This paper calls for broad, open and inclusive public comment and encourages participation from all sectors, regions and levels (or no level) of engagement with the ICANN community.
Public Comment Box Link: https://www.icann.org/public-comments/new-gtld-auction-proceeds-2015-09-08-en