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The '''Policy Development Process for New gTLD Subsequent Procedures''' ('''New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP''' or '''SubPro PDP''') was a GNSO [[Policy Development Process]] which reviewed the [[New gTLD Program (2012)|2012 New gTLD Program]] and developed policy for future rounds of applications for new gTLDs. The work was conducted by the [[New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group]]. | The '''Policy Development Process for New gTLD Subsequent Procedures''' ('''New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP''' or '''SubPro PDP''') was a GNSO [[Policy Development Process]] which reviewed the [[New gTLD Program (2012)|2012 New gTLD Program]] and developed policy for future rounds of applications for new gTLDs. The work was conducted by the [[New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group]]. | ||
The SubPro PDP produced more than 300 affirmations, recommendations, and implementation guidance items. Its Final Report was delivered to the GNSO Council in January 2021 and approved by the Council in February 2021.<ref name="subpro">[https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf ICANN GNSO: Final Report on the new gTLD | The SubPro PDP produced more than 300 affirmations, recommendations, and implementation guidance items. Its Final Report was delivered to the GNSO Council in January 2021 and approved by the Council in February 2021.<ref name="subpro">[https://gnso.icann.org/sites/default/files/file/field-file-attach/final-report-newgtld-subsequent-procedures-pdp-02feb21-en.pdf ICANN GNSO: Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process]</ref> During [[ICANN 76]], the [[ICANN Board]] adopted 98 recommendations contained in the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process, setting in motion the implementation process for the [[New gTLD Program: Next Round|next round of gTLDs]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-board-moves-to-begin-preparations-for-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds-16-03-2023-en ICANN Annoucements: ICANN Board Moves to Begin Preparations for the next round of nTLDs]</ref> | ||
Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process]</ref> During [[ICANN 76]], the [[ICANN Board]] adopted 98 recommendations contained in the Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process, setting in motion the implementation process for the [[New gTLD Program: Next Round|next round of gTLDs]].<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-board-moves-to-begin-preparations-for-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds-16-03-2023-en ICANN Annoucements: ICANN Board Moves to Begin Preparations for the next round of nTLDs]</ref> | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
The New gTLD Program (2012) was developed through a GNSO [[Policy Development Process]] launched in 2005 and concluded with the "Final Report on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains" in 2007.<ref>[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm ICANN GNSO: Final Report - Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains]</ref> The ICANN Board adopted the report’s recommendations in 2008 and, after further policy and implementation work, approved the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) and the New gTLD Program in 2011.<ref name="agb">[https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant Guidebook], ICANN.org</ref><ref name="facts">[https://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/factsheet-new-gtld-program-14apr11-en.pdf Fact Sheet | The New gTLD Program (2012) was developed through a GNSO [[Policy Development Process]] launched in 2005 and concluded with the "Final Report on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains" in 2007.<ref>[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm ICANN GNSO: Final Report - Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains]</ref> The ICANN Board adopted the report’s recommendations in 2008 and, after further policy and implementation work, approved the Applicant Guidebook (AGB) and the New gTLD Program in 2011.<ref name="agb">[https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb Applicant Guidebook], ICANN.org</ref><ref name="facts">[https://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/factsheet-new-gtld-program-14apr11-en.pdf ICANN: New gTLDs Fact Sheet]</ref> The first application round opened in January 2012 and received 1,930 applications, of which 1,239 new gTLDs had been delegated as of March 2021.<ref>[https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/statistics ICANN New gTLD 2012 Program: Program Statistics]</ref> | ||
From the outset, the GNSO policy and the Applicant Guidebook envisaged that there could be additional application opportunities in the future. The Guidebook indicated that the timing and design of future rounds would depend on the "experience gained and changes required" after completion of the first round.<ref name="agb" /> The Policy Development Process for New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP was launched to review that experience and to determine what, if any, changes to policy were needed before opening further application rounds.<ref name="subpro"></ref> | From the outset, the GNSO policy and the Applicant Guidebook envisaged that there could be additional application opportunities in the future. The Guidebook indicated that the timing and design of future rounds would depend on the "experience gained and changes required" after completion of the first round.<ref name="agb" /> The Policy Development Process for New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP was launched to review that experience and to determine what, if any, changes to policy were needed before opening further application rounds.<ref name="subpro"></ref> | ||
Following review of the Final Issue Report, the GNSO Council initiated the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process in January 2016 and chartered the [[New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process Working Group to carry out the work.<ref>[https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/New+gTLD+Subsequent+Procedures+PDP+Home ICANN Community: New GTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Home]</ref> The Working Group was tasked with determining what, if any, changes to policy were required in light of experience from the 2012 round and in relation to the principles and recommendations adopted pursuant to the GNSO’s 2007 report.<ref name="subpro"></ref> | |||
== Origins of the Subsequent Procedures PDP == | == Origins of the Subsequent Procedures PDP == | ||
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==Foundational Documents== | ==Foundational Documents== | ||
The Working Group's Final Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures makes extensive reference to the following documents:<ref name="subpro"> | The Working Group's Final Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures makes extensive reference to the following documents:<ref name="subpro"></ref> | ||
*[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm The GNSO's 2007 Report] on the Introduction of New gTLDs; | *[https://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm The GNSO's 2007 Report] on the Introduction of New gTLDs; | ||
*The [https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/implementation/program-review-29jan16-en.pdf Program Implementation Review Report] (PDF), last revised in January 2016; | *The [https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/reviews/implementation/program-review-29jan16-en.pdf Program Implementation Review Report] (PDF), last revised in January 2016; | ||