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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 Public Comment Proceedings, Open Proceedings, Submissions, and Proceeding Reports. You can also search and review Closed Proceedings.

Open Proceedings

Proceedings
Submissions
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Proposed Amendment 5 to the .name Registry Agreement
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-20 Oct 2021
30 Days Left
Initial Report from the EPDP on Specific Curative Rights Protections for IGOs
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-24 Oct 2021
34 Days Left
Draft PTI and IANA FY23 Operating Plan and Budgets
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-25 Oct 2021
35 Days Left

Pending Reports

There are no pending reports.

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

ICANN Draft FY23-27 Operating and Financial Plan and Draft FY23 Operating Plan and Budget

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Dec 2021

Proposal for Myanmar Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules

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Nov 2021

Proposal for Root Server System Governance and Accountability

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Nov 2021

Domain Abuse Activity Reporting (DAAR) 2.0

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Oct 2021

Proposal for Japanese Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules

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Sep 2021
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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

There are no recent submissions available.

Recent Reports

Proposed Renewal of the .AERO Registry Agreement Report (pdf, 190.09 KB) EPDP-TempSpec Phase 2A Initial Report (pdf, 592.41 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

Interested in making a submission? You need to create or log in to ICANN Account to make submissions. Read our guide to learn more.

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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.

ICANN Terms of Service