Registrars are the gateway for registrants to acquire domain names, thus their role is critical to registrants and Internet users. I support ensuring that registrars comply with the RAA and that ICANN ensures the registrars are accountable when they do not comply. I support regular and robust audits by ICANN of accredited registrars to ensure they are complying with their RAAs. I support graduated, yet reasonable sanctions for registrar non-compliance. I think the actual owner of a domain name should be provided if a third party can demonstrate that it is being harmed. I modifying the RAA to make it clear that domain name licensors (proxy or private registration services) are required to keep accurate and complete contact information for it customers - domain name licensees - and that the registrar collect and provide a point of contact for the domain name licensee that can be provided upon a fair and reasonable showing of actionable harm caused by domain name. Debbie ----------------- Debra Y. Hughes, Senior Counsel American Red Cross -----Original Message----- From: NCSG-Discuss [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Avri Doria Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 3:21 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [NCSG-Discuss] Question 7: Registrars As I have not been able to get a conference call scheduled yet, I am starting the question process. I suggest that all candidates answer all questions. I suggest that they feel free to debate among themselves and with the members of the NCSG. Thanks Avri Question7: In terms of the RAA, what are you views on modifying that that agreement. How do you view the relationship betwee the Registrars and the ICANN Community?