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Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC)

The RZERC reviews proposed architectural changes to the content of the DNS root zone, the systems including both hardware and software components used in executing changes to the DNS root zone, and the mechanisms used for distribution of the DNS root zone. The RZERC was formed as a result of the IANA Stewardship Transition.

About RZERC

Overview

In the ICG proposal, the domain names community required that a standing committee be put into place that will provide recommendations to the ICANN Board regarding the advisability of moving forward with all major architectural changes to the DNS root. ICANN named this committee the Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC). The RZERC will consider issues raised by any of its members, PTI, or by the CSC.

While the RZERC will not necessarily be the group that considers the details of the issues under consideration, it will be responsible for ensuring that those involved in the decision include all relevant bodies and have access to necessary expertise. As such, the RZERC will coordinate with relevant organizations and communities, and if appropriate, external experts, to confirm that all affected parties are involved in discussions and recommendations regarding architectural changes to the root zone.

Latest Updates

  • 18 Feb 2021

    RZERC published RZERC003: Adding Zone Data Protections to the Root Zone

  • 04 Feb 2021

    RZERC published RZERC002: Recommendations Regarding Signing Root Zone Name Server Data

  • 26 Apr 2021

    Audio recording and transcript from the teleconference on 20 April 2021 and the meeting minutes and transcript from the teleconference on 16 March 2021 have been published.

  • 06 Apr 2021

    Tim April selected as the Chair of RZERC. Tim represents the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). His term starts in April 2021.

  • 16 Mar 2021

    Audio recording from the teleconference on 16 March 2021 and the meeting minutes from the teleconference on 16 February 2021 have been published.

  • 23 Feb 2021

    Transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 16 February 2021 has been published

  • 16 Feb 2021

    Audio recording from the teleconference on 16 February 2021 and the meeting minutes from the teleconference on 19 January 2021 have been published.

  • 25 Jan 2021

    Transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 19 January 2021 has been published

  • 19 Jan 2021

    Audio recording from the teleconference on 19 January 2021 and the meeting minutes from the teleconference on 15 December 2020 have been published.

  • 07 Jan 2021

    Transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 12 December 2020 has been published

  • 15 Dec 2020

    Audio recording from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 15 December 2020 has been published

  • 09 Nov 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the public information sessions at ICANN69, audio recording from the teleconference on 20 October 2020, and meeting minutes from the teleconference on 15 September 2020 have been published.

  • 07 Oct 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the teleconference on 15 September 2020 have been published. Meeting minutes from the teleconference on 18 August 2020 have been published.

  • 08 Sep 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 21 July 2020 have been published

  • 18 Aug 2020

    Minutes from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 21 July 2020 have been published.

  • 27 Jul 2020

    The audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 21 July 2020 have been published

  • 21 Jul 2020

    Minutes from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 16 June 2020 have been published.

  • 25 Jun 2020

    Transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 16 June 2020 has been published.

  • 19 Jun 2020

    Minutes from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 19 May 2020 have been published. Audio recording from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 16 June 2020 has been published.

  • 08 Jun 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 19 May 2020 have been published

  • 19 May 2020

    Minutes from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 18 February 2020 have been published

  • 27 Feb 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 18 February 2020 have been published

  • 18 Feb 2020

    Minutes from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 28 January 2020 have been published

  • 31 Jan 2020

    Audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 28 January 2020 have been published

  • 28 Jan 2020

    Meeting minutes from the RZERC Meeting at ICANN66 on 6 November 2019 have been published.

  • 26 Nov 2019

    Audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Meeting at ICANN66 on 6 November 2019 have been published

  • 24 Oct 2018

    RZERC Public Meeting at ICANN 63 AGM Barcelona

    24 October 2018 – Information Session of the Root Zone Evolution Review Committee | 10:30 CEST | 08:30 UTC | Room 127/128 | Remote Participation

     

  • 12 Aug 2018

    RZERC has published: Feedback on the Updated Plan for Continuing the Root Key Signing Key (KSK) Rollover 

  • 26 Jul 2018

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 25 June 2018 have been published

  • 25 Jun 2018

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript from the RZERC Teleconference Call on 22 May 2018 have been published

  • 07 Feb 2018

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 11 December 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 11 Dec 2017

    RZERC has suspended monthly Teleconference Calls until proposals are received. The committee will have one public meeting during the year next ICANN General Meeting next fall 2018. 

  • 01 Nov 2017

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 1 November 2017 RZERC Teleconference call and Public Meeting available

  • 29 Oct 2017

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 29 Ocotber 2017 RZERC Teleconference call and Executive Session are available

  • 25 Oct 2017

    Notice of RZERC Public Meeting

    1 November 2017 – Public Meeting of the Root Zone Evolution Review Committee - at 10:00 UTC (2:00pm in Abu Dhabi).

    https://www.icann.org/en/rzerc/1-november-2017-public-meeting-of-the-icann-root-zone-evolution-review

  • 16 Oct 2017

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 25 September 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 16 Oct 2017

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 16 Ocotber 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 28 Sep 2017

    Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 21 August 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 06 Sep 2017

    RZERC Operational Procedure document has been approved and published

  • 24 Jul 2017

     Meeting minutes, audio recording and transcript of 17 July 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 17 Jul 2017

    Minutes, audio recording and transcript of 19 June 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 23 Jun 2017

    Minutes, audio recording and transcript of 22 May 2017 RZERC Teleconference call available

  • 24 May 2017

    Minutes, audio recording and transcript of the 4 April RZERC Teleconference call available.

  • 24 May 2017

    Upcoming RZERC meeting next 19 June 17:00-18:00 UTC

  • 01 Mar 2017

    Duane Wessels selected as the Chair of RZERC. Duane represents the Root Zone Maintainer. His term starts in March 2017. 

  • 01 Mar 2017

    RZERC Website LIVE! Comments please send to mario.aleman@icann.org.

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