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ICANN Address Supporting Organization Seeks Input on New RIR Governance Document

28 August 2025

The ICANN Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) reviewed community feedback on the first Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and incorporated it in a new draft. The ASO AC is now seeking community feedback on the second draft, entitled "Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries."

The proposed RIR Governance Document sets forth a proposal on:

  • Rules and criteria for recognizing new RIRs
  • Operating obligations and requirements of RIRs
  • Rules and criteria for derecognizing RIRs

If adopted by ICANN and the RIRs, the RIR Governance Document would supersede and replace the ICP-2.

For more information and to participate in the proceeding, please visit this webpage.

Submissions Opening Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Submissions Closing Date: Friday, 7 November 2025

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