[Sent on behalf of the NRO NC]
The Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) had announced
(https://www.nro.net/aso-ac-delivers-recommended-draft-rir-governance-document-to-nro-ec/)
that the Number Council (NC) concluded its work to review and update Internet
Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2): Criteria for Establishment of New Regional
Internet Registries following its delivery of the “ASO AC Recommended Draft RIR
Governance Document”-
https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-document-version-3/
The NRO NC is now sharing that document, including a redline
(https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/RIR-Gov-Doc.-v3.-redline.pdf) version
for comparison to the second draft, and a rationale
(https://www.nro.net/wp-content/uploads/Draft-v3-Changes-and-Rationale-240826b.pdf)
document that details the changes between version two and version three of the
document.
The key changes in version three include:
• Clearer definitions and decision-making provisions, including new or amended
definitions for Audit, Compliance Review, Rehabilitation Plan, Temporary
Emergency Continuity Arrangement, Temporary Emergency Operator, and Transition
Plan.
• A restructured Recognition process, with more detailed proposal and review
requirements, a two-thirds RIR support threshold, conflict-of-interest
disclosure, clearer ICANN responsibilities, and greater transparency through
the publication of assessments and rationales.
• Clarifications to Service Region, Coordination Limitation, and Community
Consultation provisions to improve readability and explain how consultation may
occur during Recognition or Derecognition processes.
• A revised audit and compliance framework, including a five-year regular audit
cycle, a distinct Compliance Review process with safeguards against misuse, and
clearer outcomes and follow-up through Rehabilitation Plans where needed.
• Updated emergency continuity provisions, including terminology changes, the
ability for an affected RIR to initiate a Temporary Emergency Continuity
Arrangement for its own services, a lowered initiation threshold involving
ICANN and two-thirds of the RIRs, a retained 90-day limit, and additional
transparency safeguards.
• A more detailed Derecognition process that emphasizes rehabilitation as the
preferred path, aligns key steps with the Recognition process, clarifies
ICANN’s review and decision-making role, requires publication of decisions and
supporting documents, and applies a two-thirds RIR support threshold excluding
the subject RIR.
• New amendment safeguards that prevent the document from being amended during
a Temporary Emergency Continuity Arrangement or while a proposal for
Derecognition is pending.
By setting out these changes and the accompanying reasons, the NRO NC hopes to
help readers understand the major considerations weighed in developing version
three and how the draft seeks to address the main community concerns during the
feedback process.
We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate
the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents.
Any further opportunities for community input will be announced by the NRO EC.
All additional updates to the Recommended Draft will be coordinated by the NRO
EC.
On behalf of the NRO NC
The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is also known as the
Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within ICANN, where it
serves as the body responsible for overseeing global policy development related
to Internet number resources.
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