[ALAC] [Fwd: Comments on New gTLD Program]

[At-Large Staff]

Dear All:

Below you will find a note from Rod Beckstrom thanking the community for 
its comments on new gTLDs.

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Subject: 	Comments on New gTLD Program
Date: 	Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:41:02 -0700
From: 	Rod Beckstrom <rod_beckstrom at icann.org>
To: 	ICANN At-Large Staff <staff at atlarge.icann.org>



Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your thoughtful comments regarding the introduction of new 
generic top-level domain names into the market place.

We are considering your comments, along the many others we have 
received, in the context of the development of the next version of the 
Draft Applicant Guidebook, preparations for which are advancing and is 
scheduled to be published prior to the ICANN meeting in Seoul.

As you will appreciate, the New gTLD Program is a significant 
undertaking and we are progressing step by step to ensure that all the 
sectors in the community are provided an opportunity to contribute, and 
all potential issues are understood and resolved before launching what 
will surely be a substantial shift in the domain name system.

While we still have work ahead of us, we are confident that with your 
and the Internet community’s continuing participation, the New gTLD 
Program will be launched in a manner that enhances competition and 
choice for Internet users, broadens regional participation through the 
introduction of IDNs and community based TLDs, and protects the rights 
and interests of all.

Again, thank you for your participation in the process and if you have 
any further questions regarding the introduction of new gTLDs, please 
send these to newgtld at icann.org.

Yours sincerely,

Rod

Rod Beckstrom
President & CEO
ICANN


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Regards,


Nick Ashton-Hart, Heidi Ullrich, Matthias Langenegger, Gisella 
Gruber-White, Marie-Helene Bouchoms

ICANN At-Large Staff

email: staff at atlarge.icann.org