[APAC Space] Request for Public Comments on ICANN Open Proceedings (Mar 2026)
Melody Tai
Dear APAC Space members,
In case you are interested, the following new public comment proceedings are open for input:
Description: ICANN is seeking input on the draft evaluation guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE), a method to resolve contention for the New gTLD Program: 2026 Round. The evaluation guide provides an overview of the CPE process, defines the role of the panel vs. ICANN, lays out activities and timeline, and provides guidance by criterion.
Submission Link: Submit your inputs here
Submission Deadline: 4 May 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Additionally, the following proceedings are currently still open (shared in Feb 2026 email as well):
Description: ICANN is seeking community input on proposed Fundamental Bylaws Amendments to implement recommendations of the second IANA Naming Function Review (IFR) and the most recent Customer Standing Committee (CSC) Effectiveness Review. The proposed amendments address a cadence update for both Reviews and a membership update for CSC. ICANN also seeks input on the proposal to streamline the CSC’s Charter.
Submission Link: Submit your inputs here
Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Description: ICANN seeks public comment on the proposed DNS root zone Key Signing Key (Root KSK) algorithm rollover. The proposal details a multi-year implementation plan, beginning with the generation of a new ECDSA Root KSK in 2027 and retirement of the RSA Root KSK in 2029.
Submission Link: Submit your inputs here
Submission Deadline: 6 April 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Description: ICANN is seeking community input on a proposal to formalize the need to pause Specific Reviews in the ICANN Bylaws (Article 4, Section 4.6). The Transition Article draft includes proposed timeline and parameters surrounding the pause.
Submission Link: Submit your inputs here
Submission Deadline: 13 April 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Description: ICANN is seeking input on gaps or implementation challenges for the proposed guidelines (developed by the Universal Acceptance (UA) Expert Working Group (EWG)) on identifying strategic and practical mechanisms for encouraging UA adoption across a diverse set of stakeholders. ICANN also seeks feedback on how these guidelines should be prioritized for implementation.
Submission Link: Submit your inputs here
Submission Deadline: 13 April 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Regards,
Melody Tai
Stakeholder Engagement Regional Analyst, APAC
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)