Open for Public Comment
Next-Generation gTLD Registration Directory Services to Replace WHOIS Preliminary Issue Report
Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement
Proposed ICANN Bylaws Amendments—GNSO Policy & Implementation Recommendations
Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN Accountability 2nd Draft Report (Work Stream 1)
Proposal for Armenian Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
Proposal for Arabic Script Root Zone Label Generation Rules (LGR)
Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures
Release of Country and Territory Names within the .BROTHER, .GEA, .ACO, .SECURITY, .PROTECTION, .THEATRE and .RENT TLDs
Recently Closed for Public Comment
GNSO Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information Policy Development Process (PDP) Recommendations for Board Consideration
Release of Country and Territory Names within the .GLOBAL, .BNPPARIBAS, .BRIDGESTONE and .FIRESTONE TLDs
Draft Report: Review of the Generic Names Supporting Organization
Proposed Schedule and Process/Operational Improvements for AoC and Organizational Reviews
Release of Country and Territory Names within the .KOMATSU AND RICOH TLDs
Release of Country and Territory Names within the .SONY, .ARCHI, .BIO and .SAARLAND TLDs
Proposed Renewal of .TRAVEL Sponsored TLD Registry Agreement
gTLD Registries Stakeholder Group (RySG) Charter Amendments
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