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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
Pilot Holistic Review Revised Draft Terms of Reference
327 Nov 2023
55 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation
517 Oct 2023
ccNSO PDP4 Initial Report on the (de-)selection of IDNccTLDs
418 Oct 2023
ccNSO Proposed Policy for a Specific ccTLD Related Review Mechanism
619 Oct 2023

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Draft 2023 African Domain Name System Market Study Report

Oct 2023

Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study

Oct 2023

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

Nov 2023

PTI Draft FY25 Plan

Dec 2023

ICANN and IANA Draft FY25 Plans

Dec 2023
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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

Intellectual Property Constituency (“IPC”)

Submitted on Proposed Updates to Existing Rights Protection Mechanisms Documentation

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Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report: GNSO Guidance Process Applicant Support Guidance Recommendation Initial Report (pdf, 360.9 KB) Public Comment Summary Report: Amendments to the Base gTLD RA and RAA to Modify DNS Abuse Contract Obligations (pdf, 278.66 KB) Public Comment Summary Report: PTI / IANA Governance Proposal (pdf, 187.9 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