Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2009-10-30 - Expressions of Interest in New gTLDs

Important note: The explanatory text provided through this database (including the summary, implementation actions, identification of related resolutions, and additional information) is an interpretation or an explanation that has no official authority and does not represent the purpose behind the Board actions, nor does any explanations or interpretations modify or override the Resolutions themselves. Resolutions can only be modified through further act of the ICANN Board.

2009-10-30 - Expressions of Interest in New gTLDs

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Expressions of interest in new gTLDs
Summary: 

Board directed staff to study the potential impact of a call for formal "expressions of interest" as part of the new gTLD application process, and provide a plan for Board consideration at ICANN's next Board meeting, in December 2009.

Category: 
gTLDs
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 30 Oct 2009
Resolution Number: 
2009.10.30.13
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/resolutions-30oct09-en.htm#5
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • Study and report to Board
    • Responsible entity: ICANN new gTLD staff
    • Due date: December 2009
    • Completion date: December 2009
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, work continues on the remaining issues that need to be resolved by the community prior to the launch of ICANN's next round of New gTLDs;

Whereas, ICANN encourages comment on Version 3 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook for New gTLDs (on which the comment period remains open until 22 November 2009);

Whereas, the ICANN community has expressed interest in evaluating a process for calling for "expressions of interest" from organizations with serious interest in applying for a new gTLD;

Whereas, such a call for "expressions of interest" could give ICANN and potential applicants important information about the level of interest in the program and likely strings to be applied for, which could assist the resolution of the remaining issues and assist ICANN in planning for the coming new gTLD round;

Whereas, as a part of the IDN ccTLD Fast Track process, ICANN issued a call for expressions of interest, which assisted ICANN and the community in planning the launch of IDN ccTLDs;

Whereas, the community has requested that ICANN conduct further economic studies related to new gTLDs; it is noted that receiving "expressions of interest" (possibly with some financial deposit) will likely contribute to a better understanding of: 1) the economic demand for new gTLDs; 2) the number of gTLDs that are likely to be applied for; and, 3) relevant industry data;

Resolved (2009.10.30.13), the ICANN Board directs staff to study the potential impact of a call for formal "expressions of interest," and provide a plan for Board consideration at ICANN's next Board meeting, in December 2009. The plan should include possible options and a risk analysis relating to the proposed action.

Other Related Resolutions: 
Additional Information: