ICANN Acronyms and Terms
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Operational Design Phase(ODP)
This process, initiated by the ICANN Board and conducted by ICANN organization (ICANN org), assesses the operational impact of the implementation of Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council-approved policy recommendations. The outcome of the ODP, the Operational Design Assessment (ODA), provides the ICANN Board with relevant information to facilitate its determination whether each recommendation is in the best interest of the ICANN community or ICANN. While community consultation on the facts, figures, and assumptions used by ICANN org is part of the ODP, it is not a process to relitigate policy questions. Should questions on the intent or substance on any of the recommendation occur during an ODP, then ICANN org will reach out to the GNSO Council for clarification.