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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
Review of the Draft Registry Service Provider (RSP) Handbook - New gTLD Program
122 Apr 2024
5 Days Left
Proposed Renewal of the Registry Agreement for the .XXX top-level domain (TLD)
129 Apr 2024
12 Days Left
Review of the Registry System Testing 2.0 Test Specifications and API
-6 May 2024
19 Days Left
Phase 2 Initial Report of the EPDP on Internationalized Domain Names
-21 May 2024
34 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Proposed Bylaws Updates to Limit Access to Accountability Mechanisms
829 Apr 2024
String Similarity Review Guidelines
81 May 2024

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Registries Stakeholder Group Charter Amendments

Apr 2024

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

May 2024

Draft ICANN Strategic Plan and Operating Plan for FY26-30

Jun 2024

Transfer Policy Review Working Group Initial Report

Aug 2024

Draft PTI FY26-30 Strategic Plan

Sep 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 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use (pdf, 110.13 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 Draft ICANN FY25 Plans (pdf, 942.74 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.

ICANN Terms of Service