Open for Public Comment
Open Data Initiative Datasets and Metadata
Short-Term Options to Adjust the Timeline for Specific Reviews
Initial Report on the Protections for Certain Red Cross Names in all gTLDs – Policy Amendment Process
The Independent Review Process Implementation Oversight Team (IRP-IOT) Draft Recommendations
Initial Report on the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (Overarching Issues & Work Tracks 1-4)
Recently Closed for Public Comment
Release for Registration one .COM Domain Name with a Single-Character Label: O.COM
Initial Report on Review of the Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Charter
Proposed Revisions to Bylaws Section 11 – Additional Voting Thresholds
Upcoming Public Comment Proceedings
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Public Comment is a mechanism that gives the ICANN community and other stakeholders an opportunity to provide input and feedback. Public Comment is a key part of the policy development process (PDP), allowing for refinement of recommendations before further consideration and potential adoption. Public Comment is also used to guide implementation work, reviews, and operational activities of the ICANN organization.