Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2008-06-26 - IDNC - IDN Fast-track

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2008-06-26 - IDNC - IDN Fast-track

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
IDN ccTLD Fast Track
Summary: 

Board directs posting of IDNC Final Report, collaboration on implementation work, and a detailed implementation report.

Category: 
ccTLDs
Meeting Date: 
Thu, 26 Jun 2008
Resolution Number: 
2008.06.26.04, 2008.06.26.05
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-26jun08.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Post IDNC WG Final Report for public comments.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN staff
    • Due date: None provided
    • Completion date: 15 July 2008
  • Submit detailed implementation report.
    • Responsible entity: ICANN staff
    • Due date: November 2008
    • Completion date: 23 October 2008
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, the ICANN Board recognizes that the "IDNC Working Group" developed, after extensive community comment, a final report on feasible methods for timely (fast-track) introduction of a limited number of IDN ccTLDs associated with ISO 3166-1 two-letter codes while an overall, long-term IDN ccTLD policy is under development by the ccNSO.

Whereas, the IDNC Working Group has concluded its work and has submitted recommendations for the selection and delegation of "fast-track" IDN ccTLDs and, pursuant to its charter, has taken into account and was guided by consideration of the requirements to:

  • Preserve the security and stability of the DNS;
  • Comply with the IDNA protocols;
  • Take input and advice from the technical community with respect to the implementation of IDNs; and
  • Build on and maintain the current practices for the delegation of ccTLDs, which include the current IANA practices.

Whereas, the IDNC Working Group's high-level recommendations require implementation planning.

Whereas, ICANN is looking closely at interaction with the final IDN ccTLD PDP process and potential risks, and intends to implement IDN ccTLDs using a procedure that will be resilient to unforeseen circumstances.

Whereas, staff will consider the full range of implementation issues related to the introduction of IDN ccTLDs associated with the ISO 3166-1 list, including means of promoting adherence to technical standards and mechanisms to cover the costs associated with IDN ccTLDs.

Whereas, the Board intends that the timing of the process for the introduction of IDN ccTLDs should be aligned with the process for the introduction of New gTLDs.

Resolved (2008.06.26.04), the Board thanks the members of the IDNC WG for completing their chartered tasks in a timely manner.

Resolved (2008.06.26.05), the Board directs staff to: (1) post the IDNC WG final report for public comments; (2) commence work on implementation issues in consultation with relevant stakeholders; and (3) submit a detailed implementation report including a list of any outstanding issues to the Board in advance of the ICANN Cairo meeting in November 2008.

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