[https://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=ef9a481f-849f-45a9-b657-59c39b6334fd&a=1122025845763&c=e3793d20-5ac9-11e8-b8c7-d4ae5292c36f&ch=e38c7700-5ac9-11e8-b8c7-d4ae5292c36f] Thursday, 29 February 2024 ICANN Community Digest [https://files.constantcontact.com/304b3fd3501/31f30ab5-1445-45c3-aef7-c0ea4ebcc58c.jpg?rdr=true] The next issue of the ICANN Community Digest will be published on 11 March 2024. The ICANN organization Policy Development Support function publishes this twice-weekly digest to help ICANN community groups track requests and follow updates. How Domain Name System Policy is Developed, and How You Can Get Involved [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa4FYXm79Ylo5zYJ1n49_AQKTLtPpL8MdN7izyXMyCSA_8utKlGjik8VTHRy7bWCjDrqIXf7GfFXYIYgxNME0vQ1Sg5JO_nBlDbCHWNn-QPoVwbeUM7L8Wk5uEUYSijaoPUfrZ44PlHp7_geMUB-WiSUfq19kAkeDnW_K4SzUSbsvatV872vkydZdj3OystEP7w==&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgZPjip_I$> Do you have any ideas for improving the ICANN Community Digest? Write to us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Table of Contents ICANN79 · Status Update: New gTLD Program: Next Round · ICANN79 GAC ‘Open Mic’ Session · ICANN79 Policy Outlook Report · ICANN79 Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Prep Week Schedule Now Available · ICANN79 Zoom Backgrounds · Engagement Booth Outreach · NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79 Information Sharing · NEW: Enhancing Accessibility on the Information Transparency Platform · NEW: A New ICANN Project to Measure Metadata on Domain Names · NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Amendment to Article 4 of the Bylaws · NEW: ICANN to Generate New DNS Cryptographic Key at April 2024 Ceremony · NEW: IFR2 Team Starts Review of Key ICANN Function · Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review Action Item · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions · 🔥 ACTION ITEM: ICANN Invites Applications for Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2024 Webinars · ICANN for Beginners: Join the Policy and Advice Development Webinar Public Comment · NEW: Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms · Review of the Draft Applicant Support Program (ASP) Handbook – New gTLD Program · Draft NCAP Study 2 Report and Responses to Questions Regarding Name Collisions · Phase 1 Final Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names · Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook · Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use · String Similarity Review Guidelines ICANN79 ICANN79 Schedule 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[r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa3lhMuHPkVGPPFj0SLnGErddbUlNKL3gGJLV9bH6vj9fV6KR1GfWo-d1ab9vrg8hl7C6EbAL0O1xU0E0cRZssgGHrHYVMH1sUVwIz3YcZuVB&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgfs6Gl4c$> Engagement Booth Outreach You are welcome to come and do outreach at the ICANN Engagement booth @ICANN79. The ICANN Engagement booth is in place for Newcomers, ICANN org and the ICANN community to engage in discussions. It is supported by volunteers from the community, including members of ICANN’s Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees. We would like to offer 1-hour slots during the ICANN79 meeting week. Sign up here. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa1PgjvjKl-37qcTYU34RMWxTP6ozRWyhHuHO_B9WUVitvmm3hj4FSy9T1nrfRhBorpEh2tHsMRRK-G6BXYDZXUJTqs6tH2G510rqLrK4UEnsBvuzfBPmg1_-GYmzo_hbthHpJQXfuAPfrpOymcY1VXXhpSW_Gl6sQUNmzlXfKttDMw3QjX8cef2MXGgpHrJF0RdXcsW1r8WG&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgaJd1NVT$> NEW: Looking Ahead to the March Board Workshop and ICANN79 Whether you are attending this Community Forum in person or joining us online, your participation underscores the strength of our shared commitment to the future of ICANN and to a secure, stable, and unified global Internet. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2lW59DZJz6QCtmLwXzmi9GiJBJHQtJGlaCsPruwPIoM-xdoRfKkee_7EH0YYcT8SqP_3KhYh0lCpL1VPohNO659eKu76DPMx7SX5-6kJBJdTFoRVzjyriWX2d4j23dE2ng8-EHoCSGhSRNmIepY59UEe-y3A7KfUfyUUHxRXu5JDmsmjBhyAqdHCS4wIeeqY64Ng-Q6enJDsw=&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgdi8GaPV$> Information Sharing NEW: Enhancing Accessibility on the Information Transparency Platform Findings and recommended changes from the accessibility audit report have been categorized and are being addressed based on priority, with the most critical areas largely addressed. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2lblFWaF1wVQdDVoxvcEYV8EP2VZ3drhzstOnrrFD1dTEudyE9-6an2IDxEC8KRpZF2kI8WtkXNP3XTUSCUf-vT79MInLs8oiZnEX6CWb1z4UDOIA0mtMI37UrBHoWa4lsGnSW5TQMV3VWJ_ULg2S085QIDLeGhdcsvoPA3Yb0usi0AlToO7sAUIRJG0CcGZxdoJKGk-hqoVk14buzxEP8rQ==&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgcw4cVYP$> NEW: A New ICANN Project to Measure Metadata on Domain Names ICANN Domain Metrica is designed to be modular, extensible, and transparent. It will grow over time with new data points on domain names, as we incorporate new data sources and the output of our research. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2lju70n7e5ODJBrO78hGmOWl0hrjvaUwVtgDLZ2zQrDvp7TLIxLnRKDUkaarTRsOe9vpnSt--eVwDqLLEjjouEoCqTYzpo0f4QXvSrXZQTw3ZyiphDoYndtALn3Kw1sFW6FMQnwQp4wvaMXDVq_BvD67PRftSRUgc-mSlO_dAJKmZIHftUwEBspBUsOj53KR4EoTvcH16UhgY=&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgXtqBkIA$> NEW: ICANN Seeks Input on Proposed Amendment to Article 4 of the Bylaws The proposed Bylaws amendment sets out the process through which the ICANN community can limit access to ICANN's Reconsideration Request and Independent Review Processes (collectively, "Accountability Mechanisms") in specific circumstances, and in a streamlined manner. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2l6f6bjD1MaN8XFdCuYwE9cNb4SyW9r8ukVQMAeVdumAfN1LbKyKE1ivda7kpDsJivmu4zOB7yAKtaOv5CzKPZKmxzw5h-N-ErMvBj6b1j-341wO2wrgdarsEUrLDuvd5FCvnoJtD5iCgyKVIMt_HQk7kEMdO33pM7oyJrLxR2LWSW18HbAGRPyiVrG_7qqsOhXZ5wfH4zGGIem8CGBDdJzrwe3cnvMSc_&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgZG3vIat$> NEW: ICANN to Generate New DNS Cryptographic Key at April 2024 Ceremony Generating the new key is slated for 26 April 2024 as part of the 53rd KSK Ceremony. The key will be replicated to an alternate facility in the third quarter of 2024. Read more. [r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2lzZTva1cbzxOYVwoZ-wENpodyQRyPA5brTCajsdit87kPQvMxUhlWUW8DM4E1J_4IqML_pnQg-iWIoNGX20lTpbFrOb9IgEh_yayJstvNs-lM7Hccdvfyx4iA_rssDAnfbFC56eNKaTJrRh2SVFhMdFseRcx4uAcbqipbKjhTFxlc4SfI9Vn2xpaWMlAmGfGdAlKc0D4p5QfJCtkt8VaL_ZAgLDpQuHbR&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgTtc5clp$> NEW: IFR2 Team Starts Review of Key ICANN Function The review team has determined an initial methodology for conducting detailed fact-finding. An outreach plan to get input from the direct customers of the IANA Naming Function Process, as well as the broader ICANN community, is under development. 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[r20.rs6.net]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOr476R7YRPO9wgZy7IrZUyEeTMEbNGQStUcOKjrHRZbnKtzv7Laa5eOwWVzBa2lxVGhIUdSHipYxIRXW3SHZtOisiaGgnLBDOzk7QwGsm7cQuEtKC2xs2ihjwaT7tAxC_3LsZdR1smwJ24I6oI3IY8IFbYmjuh5_ZdGBMnMdMycVF8S1eXkwaIJkd-4qFfKynTskczjjG_F3exBPbuDLeZ21ONLN7Sxm6VFt0-fAzE7gk6jdkrCEtuo6scDfEdkc2BRoZJrtBw=&c=U86flPDQkKyFi4hDqqLtRJmvbYoKHS8VvqEHlfMPTiGCqkceCKW_tQ==&ch=DQaKZMH9LK_xOC706nQwvq4fvIQAKvVniEDAGTzYujb5tnHxJCXawg==__;!!PtGJab4!7YpCCWGI0RiIV_j23kIfcb9gAAPdAxTxkm98S8Z88e9u6zphgocH7WQeK5KH0HH75TbjlQUWg2jaaRhhiOMAgfYwNDxc$> Community Consultation On Timing and Potential Deferral of ATRT4 Review ICANN org is initiating consultation with the community to seek input on the timing of the Fourth Accountability and Transparency Review (ATRT4) and whether there is a need for a deferral of the ATRT4 for a limited time. A consultation approach is being used because it will allow for a targeted conversation with the SO/AC Chairs and their constituencies. While ATRT4 is of general interest to the entire ICANN community, it is important for the Board and org to understand whether the SO/ACs would be available to come together to populate, perform and deliver the recommendations within the ATRT4 while carrying out their other work. Members of the ICANN org Review Support and Accountability team are available to meet with interested community groups during ICANN79 or after to address questions about ATRT4 Timing and other Review Topics. To schedule a meeting to discuss, please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Community consultation and engagement activities leading up to and during ICANN79 include: - ICANN79 Prep Week Webinar (Thursday, 22 February) - ICANN79 Community Session on ATRT4 Deferral and Pilot Holistic Review (Tuesday, 5 March) - ICANN79 briefings (at the request of your community group) Action Items 🔥 ACTION ITEM: Apply Now for ICANN Leadership Positions Selected individuals will have a unique opportunity to work with accomplished colleagues from around the globe to help shape the policy development and technical coordination of the Internet's unique identifiers. Deadline: 15 March 2024 at 23:59 UTC Read more. 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