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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.

Name: Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG)
Date: 7 Nov 2025
Email: [email protected]
Original Public Comment: Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document
Other Comments

The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) endorses the second revised draft of the Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries. We commend the responsive improvements made to the draft based on our continued feedback and engagement.

As representatives of gTLD Registry Operators, the RySG recognizes that stable and predictable Regional Internet Registry (RIR) operations are crucial for our members and all gTLD registries. The latest revision makes significant improvements by incorporating emergency continuity protocols, expanding ICANN's audit capabilities, enhancing the recognition and derecognition process, and reinforcing the RIRs' financial and operational independence. These modifications advance the objectives of enhanced transparency, stability, and predictability within the RIR system. We anticipate continued collaborative efforts between ICANN and the RIR community as the RIRs work to implement the new governance requirements.

During that implementation, we encourage the RIRs to consider the following refinements to Article 5:

5.1: Consider defining the criteria for a qualified Emergency Operator.

5.1(c): Consider providing additional detail regarding the process for handover back to the affected RIR following the end of an Emergency Continuity period.

5.1(d): Consider clarifying the renewal process, including any limitations on the number of times an Emergency Continuity period may be renewed.


Summary of Submission

The Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) endorses the second revised draft of the Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries and RySG recognizes that stable and predictable Regional Internet Registry (RIR) operations are crucial for our members and all gTLD registries.

The RySG made suggestions for refinement of Article 5 for the RIRs to consider during implementation.