View source for IDN gTLD Fast Track Working Group

== Scope ==

In the Working Group's charter, we have that the IDNG WG should refer to policy recommendations already produced by the GNSO" and that, in considering feasible methods, the IDNG WG should take into account and be guided by:

* the overarching requirement to preserve the security and stability of the DNS;
* compliance with the [[Internationalizing Domain Names in Applications|IDNA]] protocols and ICANN IDN Guidelines;
* input and advice from the technical community in respect to the implementation of IDNs;
* GNSO Policy Recommendations on New gTLDs;
• draft [[Applicant Guidebook (2012)|New gTLD Applicant Guidebook]] and subsequent versions as they become available, along with corresponding comments received
• draft [[IDN ccTLD Fast Track Process|IDN ccTLD Fast Track]] Implementation Plan and subsequent versions as they become available, along with corresponding comments received.

It was also in the scope to consider and pursue different alternatives to address the issue of parity in
timing between the introduction of new IDN ccTLDs and new IDN gTLDs, which included:
* feasible mechanisms to coordinate the timing for the implementation of new IDN ccTLDs and new IDN gTLDs into the root by ICANN; and
* IDN gTLD Fast Track mechanism in case the New gTLD implementation process was further delayed.<ref name="charter"></ref>