<div dir="ltr"><div>FYI</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div>Remain blessed,<br></div>Tomslin</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">DiBiase, Gregory via council</b> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:council@icann.org">council@icann.org</a>></span><br>Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 at 02:45<br>Subject: [council] Request for Input: Public Comment on RDRS Standing Committee Report<br>To: <a href="mailto:Council@icann.org">Council@icann.org</a> <<a href="mailto:council@icann.org">council@icann.org</a>><br></div><br><br><div class="msg-5339330615186980364">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear Councilors,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Following the</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://icann.zoom.us/rec/play/i39NWFbE8i-ZP49d_oWAL2MoCyDGmPto7z5fs6WbJWphlsYtBbNp5jsupBJtRQrTVr5If5oUEFXp2ftK.YBeQ1j9evHUUqOe-?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1744318875000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ficann.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F1BdJrVMYICLOfeH4W7CEh-q9Udop0TZrUmaQ47ekzkZxRkwQ1GOzSHEEEIEUHhU.YVb3zS-ocr9VoJ41%3FstartTime%3D1744318875000" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">
recent update </span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">on the work of the Standing Committee (SC) on the Registration Data Request Service (RDRS), a procedural question was brought before Council: whether there should be a
public comment on the RDRS SC Report.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Background:<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The SC is nearing completion of its final findings report, which is structured around its
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-standing-committee-08sep23-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">assignment</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
from the GNSO Council, which includes information on the usage trends, system enhancements, lessons learned (particularly in light of SSAD recommendations), and suggestions to Council as it approaches its dialogue with the ICANN Board.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As described in its
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/policy/2023/draft/draft-rdrs-standing-committee-08sep23-en.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">Charter</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">,
the SC should consult with the GNSO Council on whether this report, which is intended as a factual account of their work, not a policy document, should be published for public comment prior to the submission of the report to the Council?<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">When considering this question, please note that all
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://icann-community.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EOTSFGRD/pages/115682448/RDRS+Standing+Committee+Team+Members+Mailing+Lists" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">GNSO SGs are represented
</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">in the Standing Committee. In addition, the RDRS Sc benefits from active participation by representatives from GAC, SSAC and ALAC, and it has already received community input during
ICANN public sessions. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">While the Council always retains the option to initiate its public comment period prior to engaging with the ICANN Board, the SC would appreciate clarity whether it should initiate
a public comment at this stage - prior to submitting their report to Council.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please consult with your stakeholder groups and be prepared to provide feedback at the upcoming Council meeting in May. Your input will help inform how the Standing Committee proceeds
as it finalizes its work. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thanks,<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Greg</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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