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→ICANN's Answers to Sub-Committee Members' Inquiries
ICANN confirmed that it is conducting negotiations with its accredited registrars regarding the 12 recommendations of the enforcement agencies. Updates to the negotiation are available [https://community.icann.org/display/RAA/Negotiations+Between+ICANN+and+Registrars+to+Amend+the+Registrar+Accreditation+Agreement '''here''']
ICANN confirmed that it is conducting negotiations with its accredited registrars regarding the 12 recommendations of the enforcement agencies. Updates to the negotiation are available [https://community.icann.org/display/RAA/Negotiations+Between+ICANN+and+Registrars+to+Amend+the+Registrar+Accreditation+Agreement '''here''']
* '''Contingency Plan in case a registry operator goes out of business'''
* '''Contingency Plan in case a registry operator goes out of business'''
ICANN told the Congress that an "[[EBERO|Emergency Backend Registry Operator]]" (EBERO) is in place to take-over the operations if a failed registry to ensure that the interest of domain name registrants are protected.
ICANN told the Congress that an "[[EBERO|Emergency Backend Registry Operator]]" ([[EBERO]]) is in place to take-over the operations if a failed registry to ensure that the interest of domain name registrants are protected.
* '''[[Applicant Support Program]] (ASP)'''
* '''[[Applicant Support Program]] (ASP)'''
ICANN explained that information regarding the new Applicant Support Program is available, which offers two types of financial assistance under ASP: a reduced application fee of $47,000 from $185,000, and a payment plan to deal with the whole $185,000 application fee. To qualify for financial assistance, entities must meet certain criteria. Financial Assistance applications will be evaluated by an independent [[SARP|Support Application Review Panel]] (SARP).
ICANN explained that information regarding the new Applicant Support Program is available, which offers two types of financial assistance under ASP: a reduced application fee of $47,000 from $185,000, and a payment plan to deal with the whole $185,000 application fee. To qualify for financial assistance, entities must meet certain criteria. Financial Assistance applications will be evaluated by an independent [[SARP|Support Application Review Panel]] (SARP).