Hi there, Below are the draft NCUC proposals for changes to the draft final report for introducing new gTLDs. Please send any comments are feedback soon. We have to submit our proposals in writing by Thursday, so please send any feedback quickly. Thanks, Robin Current report can be found here: http://gnso.icann.org/drafts/GNSO-PDP-Dec05-FR13-FEB07.htm NCUC Proposal for New gTLD Draft Report: NCUC Proposal 1: Current Proposal: Selection criteria - STRINGS i. Strings should not be confusingly similar to an existing top level domain. NCUC Proposal: i. Strings should not be visually confusingly similar to an existing top level domain. NCUC Proposal 2: Current Proposal: v. Strings should not be contrary to public policy principles (as set out in GACs draft principles). NCUC Proposal: v. The string should not be illegal in the country in which it is registered (i.e. national law applies). NCUC Proposal 3: Selection criteria - APPLICANTS Current Proposal: [...] ii. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their operational capability. NCUC Proposal 4: Selection Criteria - PROCESS Current Proposal: [...] iii. Staff will be used to make preliminary determinations about applications as part of a process which includes the use of expert panels. NCUC Proposal: iii. Staff will make preliminary determinations as to whether the application has met objective application completeness criteria only.