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Public Comment

Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.

Public Comment

ICANN org publishes information about Upcoming Proceedings, Open Proceedings, Submissions, and Summary Reports. You can also search and review Closed Proceedings. Proceedings are open for a minimum of 40 days with exceptions as documented in the ICANN Bylaws or ICANN community operational procedures. All dates and times are based on UTC, and Open Proceedings close at 23:59 UTC.

Open Proceedings

Proceedings
Submissions
Close Date
Draft Final Report of the 2023 Africa Domain Name Industry Study
48 Feb 2024
4 Days Left
Draft ICANN FY25 Plans
312 Feb 2024
8 Days Left
Draft PTI FY25 Operating Plan and Budget
-12 Feb 2024
8 Days Left
Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions
-28 Feb 2024
24 Days Left
Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names
-12 Mar 2024
37 Days Left
Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook
119 Mar 2024
44 Days Left
Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use
2321 Mar 2024
46 Days Left

Pending Reports

There are no pending reports.

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names

Feb 2024

String Similarity Review Guidelines

Feb 2024

Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program

Feb 2024

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

May 2024

Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan for FY26-30

Jun 2024
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Closed Proceedings

Search for Closed Public Comment Proceedings, and their respective Reports and Submissions by clicking the Search Closed Proceedings button below.

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Recent Submissions

Warith Akbar

Submitted on Draft ICANN FY25 Plans

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Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report: Final Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs (pdf, 105.87 KB) Public Comment Summary Report: Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference (pdf, 502.42 KB) Summary Report: Pilot Holistic Review Draft Terms of Reference (pdf, 265.32 KB)

How Public Comment Works

The ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, or ICANN org can open a proceeding, outlining specific issues for feedback. Stakeholders provide opinions and recommendations, and their submissions are public.

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How to Provide Input

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ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

Submissions must adhere to the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.

ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

ICANN Terms of Service

Submissions are subject to the ICANN Terms of Service. All submissions are captured and displayed for each proceeding and are visible by the public.

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