Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2002-03-14 - Redemption Grace Period

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2002-03-14 - Redemption Grace Period

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Implementation of Redemption Grace Period
Summary: 

Board directs staff to convene a technical steering group for implementation of Redemption Grace Period proposal.

Category: 
gTLDs
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 14 Mar 2002
Resolution Number: 
02.45
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/prelim-report-14mar02.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Convene technical steering group and implement proposal.
    • Responsible entity: Staff, DNSO, Technical Steering Group
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 4 April 2002.
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, on 14 February 2002 the ICANN staff posted a proposal to establish a Redemption Grace Period for unsponsored TLDs under which names deleted by registrars would be deactivated for thirty days, during which the registrant could redeem the name through a registrar before being subject to re-registration;

Whereas, the proposal was the topic of discussion by registrars, registry operators, and users, including at numerous meetings, through e-mail, and at the ICANN Public Forum held 13 March 2002 in Accra, Ghana;

Whereas, the commentary received has shown that some domain names are being deleted without the intention of the domain-name holder;

Whereas, the community discussions have demonstrated broad support for the general points of the Redemption Grace Period Proposal, with the recognition that several technical details must be worked out before the proposal can be implemented;

Resolved [02.45] that the President is authorized to convene a technical steering group (including knowledgeable registry and registrar personnel and in consultation with the Domain Name Supporting Organization) to develop a concrete proposal implementing the Redemption Grace Period Proposal, to be considered by the Board at a later meeting after posting on the ICANN web site and an opportunity for public comment.

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