Changes

===Process and Developments===

===Process and Developments===

In the wake of [[ICANN 72]], ICANN org responded to questions and comments that arose during the meeting sessions and in the "hallways."<ref name="odpfaqpost">[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/update-answers-to-questions-related-to-icanns-upcoming-subsequent-procedures-odp-1-12-2021-en ICANN.org Blog - Answers to Questions Related to ICANN's Upcoming SUBPRO ODP], December 1, 2021</ref> [[Karen Lentz]] responded to some of the questions and issues raised, and particularly addressed the community's interest in rapid implementation of SubPro and the next new gTLD round. Lentz stated that the ODP would streamline the process and shorten the overall time to launch of a new application round. She also noted that the SubPro work was intended to establish a solid, enduring foundation from which multiple application rounds can be launched.<ref name="odpfaqpost" />  

In the wake of [[ICANN 72]], ICANN org responded to questions and comments that arose during the meeting sessions and in the "hallways."<ref name="odpfaqpost">[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/update-answers-to-questions-related-to-icanns-upcoming-subsequent-procedures-odp-1-12-2021-en ICANN.org Blog - Answers to Questions Related to ICANN's Upcoming SUBPRO ODP], December 1, 2021</ref> [[Karen Lentz]] responded to some of the questions and issues raised and addressed the community's interest in the rapid implementation of SubPro and the next new gTLD round. Lentz stated that the ODP would streamline the process and shorten the overall time to launch a new application round. She also noted that the SubPro work was intended to establish a solid, enduring foundation from which multiple application rounds can be launched.<ref name="odpfaqpost" />  

On December 20, 2021, ICANN announced the launch of the ODP.<ref name="odplaunch">[https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-launches-new-gtld-subsequent-procedures-operational-design-phase-20-12-2021-en ICANN.org - ICANN Launches New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase], December 20, 2021</ref> Under the board's intended schedule, the ODP should be completed in October 2022.

On December 20, 2021, ICANN announced the launch of the ODP.<ref name="odplaunch">[https://www.icann.org/en/announcements/details/icann-launches-new-gtld-subsequent-procedures-operational-design-phase-20-12-2021-en ICANN.org - ICANN Launches New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Phase], December 20, 2021</ref> Under the board's intended schedule, the ODP should be completed in October 2022.

On January 18, [[Karen Lentz]] posted an update on the ICANN blog regarding the ODP's work tracks.<ref name="worktrackblog">[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-subsequent-procedures-odp-introducing-the-work-tracks-18-1-2022-en ICANN Blog - SUBPRO ODP: Introducing the Work Tracks], January 18, 2022</ref> The assessment and design process would be organized across nine tracks:

On January 18 and February 28, [[Karen Lentz]] posted updates on the ICANN blog regarding the ODP's work tracks.<ref name="worktrackblog">[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-subsequent-procedures-odp-introducing-the-work-tracks-18-1-2022-en ICANN Blog - SUBPRO ODP: Introducing the Work Tracks], January 18, 2022</ref> She reminded the ICANN community that the SubPro ODP will be complicated, as it requires synthesizing more than 300 affirmations, recommendations, and implementation guidance from the SubPro Final Report and the policies, processes, procedures, and lessons learned from the 2012 New gTLD Program.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-subpro-odp-update-highlighting-the-project-governance-work-track-28-2-2022-en SubPro Update Feb 28, 2022, ICANN Blogs]</ref> The assessment and design process would be organized across nine tracks:

* Project Governance - oversight and management of the ODP, work tracks, and other administrative tasks

* Project Governance - coordinating the 60 unique projects within the ICANN org to develop the Operational Design Assessment, providing the required tools, resources, guidance, and consistency in the activities, strategy, status reporting, project assumptions, and overall risk assessment oversight and management of the ODP<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-subpro-odp-update-highlighting-the-project-governance-work-track-28-2-2022-en SubPro Update Feb 28, 2022, ICANN Blogs]</ref>

* Policy Development and Implementation Materials - org & implementation shepherd work on policies, redrafting the Applicant Guidebook per approved recommendations, and other implementation work

* Policy Development and Implementation Materials - org & implementation shepherd work on policies, redrafting the Applicant Guidebook per approved recommendations, and other implementation work

* Operational Readiness - getting the org ready for influx of applicants, processing, and increase in contracted parties

* Operational Readiness - getting the org ready for the influx of applicants, processing, and increase in contracted parties

* Systems and Tools - methods and practices for subsequent rounds, including maintenance and continuous improvement

* Systems and Tools - methods and practices for subsequent rounds, including maintenance and continuous improvement

* Vendors - identifying needs and procuring outside expertise

* Vendors - identifying needs and procuring outside expertise

* Communications and Outreach - keeping community and others updated

* Communications and Outreach - keeping the community and others updated

* Resources, Staffing, and Logistics - planning staffing and resource requirements

* Resources, Staffing, and Logistics - planning staffing and resource requirements

* Finance - planning, budgeting, and disbursement

* Finance - planning, budgeting, and disbursement