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Public Comment

Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.

Public Comment

ICANN org publishes information about Upcoming Proceedings, Open Proceedings, Submissions, and Summary Reports. You can also search and review Closed Proceedings. Proceedings are open for a minimum of 40 days with exceptions as documented in the ICANN Bylaws or ICANN community operational procedures. All dates and times are based on UTC, and Open Proceedings close at 23:59 UTC.

Open Proceedings

Proceedings
Submissions
Close Date
Proposed Language for the Next Round Applicant Support Program and Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program Terms and Conditions
-23 Aug 2024
5 Days Left
Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments
126 Aug 2024
8 Days Left
Preliminary Issue Report on Latin Script Diacritics
627 Aug 2024
9 Days Left
Data Processing Specification for ICANN-Accredited Registries and Registrars
29 Sep 2024
22 Days Left
gTLD IDN Tables Review Process When Reference LGR is not available
112 Sep 2024
25 Days Left
Proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments Related to Grant Program
216 Sep 2024
29 Days Left
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
216 Sep 2024
29 Days Left
Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan Framework for FY26-30
217 Sep 2024
30 Days Left
Initial Report on the Transfer Policy Review
-30 Sep 2024
43 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Han Script Single Character IDN Generic Top-Level Domains
182 Sep 2024
Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD)
813 Sep 2024

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan

Sep 2024

Proposed Language for Draft Sections of the Next Round Applicant Guidebook (September)

Sep 2024

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

Sep 2024

Revised Operating Standards for Specific Reviews Draft

Oct 2024

Continuous Improvement Program Framework

Nov 2024
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Closed Proceedings

Search for Closed Public Comment Proceedings, and their respective Summary Reports and Submissions by clicking the Search Closed Proceedings button below.

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Recent Submissions

Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report Policy Status Report: GNSO Policy & Implementation Working Group Recommendations (pdf, 130.72 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Review of the Draft Application Support Program (ASP) Handbook-New gTLD Program (pdf, 431.18 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms (pdf, 113.63 KB)

How Public Comment Works

The ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, or ICANN org can open a proceeding, outlining specific issues for feedback. Stakeholders provide opinions and recommendations, and their submissions are public.

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How to Provide Input

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ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

Submissions must adhere to the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.

ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

ICANN Terms of Service

Submissions are subject to the ICANN Terms of Service. All submissions are captured and displayed for each proceeding and are visible by the public.

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