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On behalf of the ALAC, Carlton Samuels has developed the first draft Statement in response to the Public Comment on the
<a href="https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw">Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report</a>, with the support of ICANN Policy Staff assisting the ALAC. The draft, as well as pertinent resources for the Public
Comment, can be found in its wiki workspace here: <a href="https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw">
https://community.icann.org/x/1IJCAw</a>. All At-Large members are welcome to comment on this draft. </div>
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Please take a moment to review this draft and if you have input, please submit it in the wiki workspace using the comment function by
<b>31 August 23:59 UTC</b>. You will need to log in to the wiki to use the comment function. If you don’t have a login or have other issue using the wiki, kindly contact <a href="mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org">staff@atlarge.icann.org</a>. </div>
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Inputs submitted in this mailing list will be transferred to the wiki workspace for the penholder to keep track of the community comment and take them into consideration when finalizing the draft. </div>
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