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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=FR link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08jan13-en.htm">https://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-08jan13-en.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>8 January 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>21 December 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The attached ICANN Board-Stakeholder Action List sets out what the Board heard in Toronto where Board action is required and what the Board plans to do. In the future, it is intended that an Action List like this one will be published no later than 1 month after each meeting. Just prior to the following meeting an updated version of the Action List will be published setting out what the Board has done with respect to each item below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The production of an Action List is a relatively new practice and we are still working on the timings, logistics and processes required for it to be effective and efficient. </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Your feedback is welcomed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=3 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a name=action-list></a><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Topic</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>What we heard where action is needed</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Proposed Action</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>What We've Done</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>WCIT<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Suggestion to establish an ICANN mailing list for those in the ICANN community who will be at WCIT (possibly widen list to I*).<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Direct the staff to set up mailing list.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Completed.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Strategic Planning<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Do not proceed with 2013-2016 Strategic Plan. A new procedure is coming and it needs to ensure there are mechanisms for hearing input so the Community feels heard.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board has been discussing this since its September board workshop in Los Angeles and plans to continue to work on it and report back as soon as possible. The Board recognizes that any strategic planning framework will need to include the results of the African Strategic Working Group.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>GAC Advice<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board heard several matters from the GAC, which it expects will be addressed in the GAC Communiqué, but specifically notes that the timing of the Board's response to the GAC Communiqué was sub-optimal.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board acknowledges the problem and will endeavor to put in place a mechanism to ensure timely arrival of its response.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>WHOIS Review Report<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>There is no consensus on the actions that should follow the WHOIS Review.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board will discuss the WHOIS Review during its Board meeting this afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Completed. The Board accepted the WHOIS Review Team's recommendations and additionally initiated a review of the purpose and structure of WHOIS.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Patents in Policy Processes<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Various parts of the GNSO have indicated that a future policy in this area may be needed and that we should address it before it becomes a concern.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Board to request "expert advice" on this topic and then put out the recommended approach for public comment to be adopted by the Board.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Article 29 Working Party Letter<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Many concerns were expressed.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The letter will be taken into account in finalizing the negotiations on the RAA.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>JAS Applications<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>JAS applications need to be given priority in this round and improved in the next round.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Treatment during this round is in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. Treatment in future rounds will be taken up when the next round is formulated.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>New gTLDs - General implementation issues: <br>-URS IDN Variant<br>-BC and IPC requirements<br>-IANA readiness<br>-Registry services readiness<br>-Compliance readiness<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Numerous comments. Concern expressed that we are not ready in some areas and will not be ready in time.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board is instructing the CEO to focus his full attention and energy on all implementation actions necessary to keep the program on track.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>New gTLD Funds<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Document the total amount borrowed from the <br>reserve fund to finance the pre-revenue period of the new gTLD program, and document the intended repayment schedule.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>We will do so.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Prioritization Draw<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Generally positive feedback that IDN's should have priority; a number of suggestions were made to give preference to various subgroups in association with the Prioritization Draw.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The new gTLD Committee will consider all feedback from this meeting and the comment period. All suggestions are being considered by and will be decided by the CEO and the new gTLD Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Rights Protection in New gTLDs<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>A handful of concerns were raised regarding the rights protection mechanism(s).<br>The IPC and business constituencies have reached consensus on further mechanisms for new gTLD rights protection. They agreed to socialize these to the rest of the GNSO.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>All of these are in the hands of the CEO and the new gTLD Committee. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board looks forward to receiving input on these suggestions from the GNSO.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Trademark Clearinghouse<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>There are a significant number of issues with regard to the Trademark Clearinghouse both from an implementation and cost point of view. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Interest in whether the final draft agreement and the signed agreement for the trademark clearinghouse will be made public.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The rights to the trademark clearinghouse database must remain with ICANN.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board supports the CEO's decision to make solving these issues his top priority. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Yes, it will be made public.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The rights will remain with ICANN.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Submission of Public Forum Topics<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Public Forum questions submitted in advance should include a couple of hinting sentences so everyone can be prepared.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Forwarded to staff and the Public Participation Committee (PPC) for implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Intersessional Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>1) Various parts of the GNSO expressed the belief that it would assist the new gTLD process if ICANN facilitated an intersessional meeting for the GAC; 2) The registry and registrar constituency and the NTAG believe that ICANN should support an intersessional meeting for them.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>The Board will consider any formal requests received for these intersessional meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>Glen de Saint Géry <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'>GNSO Secretariat <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><a href="mailto:gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org">gnso.secretariat@gnso.icann.org</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:FR'><a href="http://gnso.icann.org">http://gnso.icann.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>