The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04 </ref>. | The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04 </ref>. |