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2014-10-16-Release of 2-Character Names at the Second Level
GAC Advice
2014-10-16-Release of 2-Character Names at the Second Level
ICANN51 Los Angeles Communique
Consensus met
2014-10-16-Release of 2-Character Names at the Second Level
Communication
8. Release of 2-Character Names at the Second Level
The GAC notes that new gTLD registry operators have submitted RSEP (Registry Service Evaluation Process)
The GAC recognized that two-character second level domain names are in wide use across existing TLDs, and have not been the cause of any security, stability, technical or competition concerns. The GAC is not in a position to offer consensus advice on the use of two-character second level domains names in new gTLD registry operations, including those combinations of letters that are also on the ISO 3166-1 alpha 2
In considering these RSEP requests, and consistent with the Applicant Guidebook, the GAC considers that the public comment period is an important transparency mechanism, and in addition asks that relevant governments be alerted by ICANN about these requests as they arise.
The GAC will review the use of country and territory names at the second level and advise the ICANN Board in due course.
Responsible Party
GAC
Current Status/ Communications Log
Communication
8. Release of 2-Character Names at the Second Level
The GAC notes that new gTLD registry operators have submitted RSEP (Registry Service Evaluation Process) requests to ICANN in order to use two-character labels at the second level of their TLD.
The GAC recognized that two-character second level domain names are in wide use across existing TLDs, and have not been the cause of any security, stability, technical or competition concerns. The GAC is not in a position to offer consensus advice on the use of two-character second level domains names in new gTLD registry operations, including those combinations of letters that are also on the ISO 3166-1 alpha 2 list.
In considering these RSEP requests, and consistent with the Applicant Guidebook, the GAC considers that the public comment period is an important transparency mechanism, and in addition asks that relevant governments be alerted by ICANN about these requests as they arise.
The GAC will review the use of country and territory names at the second level and advise the ICANN Board in due course.
Responsible Party
GAC
Current Status/ Communications Log