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→Transition to IANA and Delegation
## approx. 4-6 weeks from CIR invitation to RA provisioning
## approx. 4-6 weeks from CIR invitation to RA provisioning
# Sign [[Registry Agreement]]
# Sign [[Registry Agreement]]
##ICANN estimates it will take 60 days from signing the RA to Delegation if there are no delays<ref name="sing">http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF Download. Willett, Christine. Singapore New gTLD Program Update</ref>
# Registry Onboarding: Step 1
# Registry Onboarding: Step 1
# [[TMDB]] Integration Testing
# [[TMDB]] Integration Testing
# [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. 6 weeks)
# [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. 3-4 weeks)
# Transition to [[IANA]] (approx. 4-6 weeks)
# Transition to [[IANA]] (approx. 4-6 weeks)
# Delegation
# Delegation
== Contracting Information Request (CIR) ==
== Contracting Information Request (CIR) ==
* See [[CIR|Contracting Information Request]] summary and example.
*'''UPDATE''': as of February 18, 2014, ICANN has released a new CIR form that is designed to be more user friendly. Guidelines addressing the new CIR have been posted on ICANN's website. This new form should not affect any applicant who has already successfully submitted the CIR. However, for those currently filling out the CIR, their data should be transferred onto the new CIR form.<ref name="apweb">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars PDF download Applicant Update Webinar, February 21, 2014.</ref>
** ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting#cir CIR Guide, with examples]
**The main changes to the CIR include: removing the COI section and Exhibit A section.<ref name="apweb"></ref> Although these sections are no longer included in the CIR, COI information and any declarations of cross ownership must still be provided through cases in the CSC portal in order for the overall contracting process to move forward.<ref name="apweb"></ref>
**The one element that seems to be added to the new CIR is a Billing Point of Contact section.<ref name="apweb"></ref>
*See [[CIR|Contracting Information Request]] summary and example.
** ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting#cir CIR Guide, with examples & Sample Disclosures of Cross Ownership Interests and Irrevocable Standby Letters of Credit]
**CIR invitations go out on Wednesdays.<ref name="webinar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicant Webinar, Jan. 22</ref>
**CIR invitations go out on Wednesdays.<ref name="webinar">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicant Webinar, Jan. 22</ref>
* ICANN suggested timeline between the CIR and RA: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update">http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation</ref>
* ICANN suggested timeline between the CIR and RA: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update">http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation</ref>
**An applicant will have 9 months after receiving the initial CIR invitation to enter into a Registry Agreement with ICANN. Applicants may also request an extension of this period through the Customer Service Portal (CSC).<ref name="webinar"></ref> Applicants who have already received CIR invitations will start their official 9 month period on Wednesday January 29, 2014.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
**An applicant will have 9 months after receiving the initial CIR invitation to enter into a Registry Agreement with ICANN. Applicants may also request an extension of this period through the Customer Service Portal (CSC).<ref name="webinar"></ref> Applicants who have already received CIR invitations will start their official 9 month period on Wednesday January 29, 2014.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
**New information from ICANN Singapore suggests that the time between filling out the CIR and executing the RA could take as little as 3 weeks.<ref name="sing"></ref> However, as many as 61% of applicants "are processed within 41 calendar days."<ref name="sing"></ref>
* Applicant timeline examples:
* Applicant timeline examples:
**28 days, Oct. 16-Nov. 14; Donuts Inc.'s .network<ref name="Ondo">Ondo, Crystal. Personal Communication.</ref>
**28 days, Oct. 16-Nov. 14; Donuts Inc.'s .network<ref name="Ondo">Ondo, Crystal. Personal Communication.</ref>
== Registry Agreement ==
== Registry Agreement ==
* [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting#cir Download Base Agreement], supplement
* [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting#cir Download Base Agreement], supplement
* ICANN suggested timeline: 7 days, based on the following weekly schedule <ref name="Onboarding">[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting Papac, Krista. Registry Onboarding. PDF download]:</ref>
* ICANN suggested timeline: 7 days, based on the following weekly schedule. <ref name="Onboarding">[http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting Papac, Krista. Registry Onboarding. PDF download]</ref>
**Thursday-Monday: draft [[RA]]s
**Thursday-Monday: draft [[RA]]s
**Tuesday-Wednesday: send the RA out for signature
**Tuesday-Wednesday: send the RA out for signature
**Thursday: execute RA
**Thursday: execute RA
**Friday: post RA
**Friday: post RA
**Note: ICANN's estimate of 7 days represents how long it takes ICANN to create and process the RA internally. However, because applications are processed by priority number, this step may take longer.
**Note: ICANN's estimate of 7 days represents how long it takes ICANN to create and process the RA internally. However, because applications are processed by priority number, this step may take longer. Taking this into account, new ICANN data suggests that the average execution time for the RA once it is send to the applicant is 13 days, possibly due to renegotiation and other delays.<ref name="sing"></ref>
* Applicant timeline examples: ____ days
* Applicant timeline examples: ____ days
**Donuts Inc., which has signed RAs for a significant number of applications, generally has received RAs ready for signature on Tuesday with ICANN returning them countersigned by Thursday. <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
**Donuts Inc., which has signed RAs for a significant number of applications, generally has received RAs ready for signature on Tuesday with ICANN returning them countersigned by Thursday. <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
==Registry Onboarding: Step 1==
==Registry Onboarding: Step 1==
*ICANN suggested timeline: 6 weeks, simultaneous with 6 week PDT <ref name="Program Update"></ref>
*ICANN suggested timeline: 6 weeks, simultaneous with 6 week PDT <ref name="Program Update"></ref>
*The ONB-IR is sent out as a text file and must be submitted as a text file, unlike other documents ICANN asks registries to submit.<ref name="Ondo"></ref>
*The ONB-IR is sent out as a text file and must be submitted as a text file, unlike other documents ICANN asks registries to submit.<ref name="Ondo"></ref>
*Registries also must submit individual paperwork for each new gTLD.<ref name="Ondo"></ref>
*Registries also must submit individual paperwork for each new gTLD.<ref name="Ondo"></ref>
*New information given in a recent Applicant Update Webinar stated that while step 1 of Registry Onboarding was expected to be completed simultaneously with PDT, many applicants are not ready to submit or have not already submitted the ONB-IR information by the end of PDT.<ref name="apweb"></ref> This may increase the time it takes to reach delegation.
==TMDB Integration Testing==
==TMDB Integration Testing==
*To begin TMDB Integration Testing process, use the new gTLD name and registration token to register on [https://marksdb.org/tmdb/public/ TMDB's website].
*To begin TMDB Integration Testing process, use the new gTLD name and registration token to register on [https://marksdb.org/tmdb/public/ TMDB's website].
*TMDB Integration Testing for registries will include the following tests:
*TMDB Integration Testing for registries will include the following tests:
**"Download a SMD Revocation List.
**Download a SMD Revocation List.
**Download a DNL list.
**Download a DNL list.
**Upload a Sunrise LORDN file with at least three (3) domain names that have been validated using teh "testing SMDs" generated by the Trademark Clearinghouse; retrieve the related LORDN log file.
**Upload a Sunrise LORDN file with at least three (3) domain names that have been validated using the "testing SMDs" generated by the Trademark Clearinghouse; retrieve the related LORDN log file.
**Download a Trademark Notice (CNIS file) using a test 'Lookup Key' obtained by downloading a "sample DNL" file from the TMDB OT&E. Upload a Claims LORDN file with at least three (3) domain names that have been validated using the "testing CNIS files"; retrieve the related LORDN log file." <ref name="TMDB"></ref>
**Download a Trademark Notice (CNIS file) using a test 'Lookup Key' obtained by downloading a "sample DNL" file from the TMDB OT&E. Upload a Claims LORDN file with at least three (3) domain names that have been validated using the "testing CNIS files"; retrieve the related LORDN log file." <ref name="TMDB"></ref>
***If the connection to download the CNIS appears to be hanging check your source IP matches the ACL IP in the CNIS TMDB Test Profile.
*For step by step instruction on TMDB Integration Testing, see ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/scsvcs TMDB Registration and Platform Access Process Document or the Registry User Manual Version 2.3].
*For step by step instruction on TMDB Integration Testing, see ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/scsvcs TMDB Registration and Platform Access Process Document or the Registry User Manual Version 2.3].
===Tips===
===Tips===
*Reading the Terms and Conditions of the TMDB, located [https://marksdb.org/tmdb/public/tandc here], ahead of time can be helpful. <ref name=dotShabaka></ref>
*Reading the Terms and Conditions of the TMDB, located [https://marksdb.org/tmdb/public/tandc here], ahead of time can be helpful. <ref name=dotShabaka></ref>
*TMDB Integration Testing does not have to be completed before PDT; it only needs to be completed before submitting TLD Startup Information.
*TMDB Integration Testing does not have to be completed before PDT; it only needs to be completed before submitting TLD Startup Information.
*Exemption for additional TLDs can be applied for after three (3) certification passes, see [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/scsvcs/certification-exemption-request-template-10feb14-en.doc] for the template, populate section 1 only and email the .doc file to IBM.
== Pre-Delegation Testing ==
== Pre-Delegation Testing ==
*See [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] for summary
*See [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] for summary
*The current PDT capacity is 20 testing slots per week. The number of testing slots can be increased if there is advanced notice; however, the PDT system has not yet reached or exceeded weekly capacity.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
*The current PDT capacity is 20 testing slots per week. The number of testing slots can be increased if there is advanced notice; however, the PDT system has not yet reached or exceeded weekly capacity.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
*ICANN suggested timeline: 6 weeks <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources PDT FAQ v.2.2, ICANN]</ref>
*PDT invitations go out on Fridays, appointments are confirmed on Tuesdays, and results are released on Thursdays.<ref name="timeline">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/timelines</ref>
** In prior documents, ICANN has broken this down as 2 weeks for testing, and an additional 2-3 weeks for reporting the PDT results. This seems to have been recently conflated and changed to a 6 week process, according to slides from ICANN 48 in Buenos Aires. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
*ICANN suggested timeline: 3-4 weeks
*Applicant timeline examples: 17-24 days
**In a recent GDD webinar, ICANN staff estimated that the average length of PDT from starting PDT to receiving results has been 3-4 weeks, as opposed to the previously suggested 6 weeks.<ref name="gdd">http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars GDD Update Webinar held May 21, 2014</ref><ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources PDT FAQ v.2.2, ICANN]</ref>
*Applicant timeline examples: 17-24 days, with an outlier of 39 days.
** 21 days, Aug. 5-Aug. 26; DotShabaka. Yasmin Omer has explained that as the first applicant to go through PDT, their experience should not be taken as indicative of current ICANN processes.<ref name="dotShabaka">Omer, Yasmin. dotShabaka Registry – Delegation & Beyond, ICANN 48 Presentation</ref>
** 21 days, Aug. 5-Aug. 26; DotShabaka. Yasmin Omer has explained that as the first applicant to go through PDT, their experience should not be taken as indicative of current ICANN processes.<ref name="dotShabaka">Omer, Yasmin. dotShabaka Registry – Delegation & Beyond, ICANN 48 Presentation</ref>
** 24 days, Nov. 4-Nov. 28; Dot Chinese Online and Dot Chinese Website <ref>http://internetregistry.info/pre-delegation-testing-start-date-announced-dot-chinese-online-%E5%9C%A8%E7%BA%BF-dot-chinese-website-%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E7%BD%91/ TLD Registry: The Essential New Chinese TLDs</ref> <ref name="Newsletter">http://edm.illuminantpartners.com/t/r-1391716757ABD0662540EF23F30FEDED TLD Registry Newsletter, Dec. 2013 issue </ref>
** 24 days, Nov. 4-Nov. 28; Dot Chinese Online and Dot Chinese Website <ref>http://internetregistry.info/pre-delegation-testing-start-date-announced-dot-chinese-online-%E5%9C%A8%E7%BA%BF-dot-chinese-website-%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E7%BD%91/ TLD Registry: The Essential New Chinese TLDs</ref> <ref name="Newsletter">http://edm.illuminantpartners.com/t/r-1391716757ABD0662540EF23F30FEDED TLD Registry Newsletter, Dec. 2013 issue </ref>
** 24 days; for Donuts Inc. <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
** 24 days; for Donuts Inc. <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
** 18 days, Nov. 4-21; for DotStrategy's .buzz<ref name="buzz">Doshier, Bill. Personal Communication.</ref>
** 18 days, Nov. 4-21; for DotStrategy's .buzz<ref name="buzz">Doshier, Bill. Personal Communication.</ref>
** 39 days, Jan. 13-Feb. 20; for Top Level Design's .ink.
===Tips & Resources===
===Tips & Resources===
*Changes to the PDT Process may be made by ICANN, possibly regarding data escrow, in the coming months; those applicants who have already completed PDT will not be held accountable for new or differing requirements.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
*Changes to the PDT Process may be made by ICANN, possibly regarding data escrow, in the coming months; those applicants who have already completed PDT will not be held accountable for new or differing requirements.<ref name="webinar"></ref>
==Transition to IANA and Delegation==
==Transition to IANA and Delegation==
[[File:TransitiontoDelegationSequence.png|thumb| Transition to Delegation sequence, including the statuses of registries in the Delegation Process as of Dec. 17, 2013]]
[[File:TransitiontoDelegationSequence.png|thumb| Transition to Delegation sequence, including the statuses of registries in the Delegation Process as of March 2014 presented at ICANN 49 in Singapore.]]
*[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings ICANN's list of delegated strings]
*[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings ICANN's list of delegated strings]
*ICANN suggested timeline: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update"></ref>
*ICANN suggested timeline: 4-6 weeks <ref name="Program Update"></ref>
**An initial ICANN 48 presentation stated there was an estimated 2 week period for transitioning to delegation, an update of the slide presentation from Buenos Aires shows that this estimate has since been lengthened. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
**An initial ICANN 48 presentation stated there was an estimated 2 week period for transitioning to delegation, an update of the slide presentation from Buenos Aires shows that this estimate has since been lengthened. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
**In an ICANN 49 presentation, it was stated that an applicant would normally receive a delegation token about a week or so after the successful completion of PDT.<ref name="fortynine">http://singapore49.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-launch-onboarding Lentz, Karen and Krista Papac. ''TLD Launch Process Experiences and Registry Onboarding''</ref>
*Generally, Delegation POC requests are sent out on Tuesdays and Delegation Tokens are sent on Thursdays.<ref name="timeline"></ref>
*Applicant timeline example from the end of PDT to delegation:
*Applicant timeline example from the end of PDT to delegation:
**21 days, Oct. 17-Nov. 6; for Donuts Inc.'s .singles <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
**21 days, Oct. 17-Nov. 6; for Donuts Inc.'s .singles <ref name="Ondo"></ref>
**20 days; for Top Level Design's .ink
*Applicant timeline examples from date of ICANN's invitation to delegation:
*Applicant timeline examples from date of ICANN's invitation to delegation:
**5 days, Oct. 19-24; dotShabaka. <ref name="dotShabaka"></ref>
**5 days, Oct. 19-24; dotShabaka. <ref name="dotShabaka"></ref>
*Applicant timeline example from receiving delegation token to delegation:
*Applicant timeline example from receiving delegation token to delegation:
**6 days, Dec. 12-18; for DotStrategy's .buzz<ref name="buzz"></ref>
**6 days, Dec. 12-18; for DotStrategy's .buzz<ref name="buzz"></ref>
**14 days, Feb. 27-Mar. 12; for Top Level Design's .ink
===Transition to IANA===
===Transition to IANA===
Below is a brief overview of the transition process provided by ICANN:
Below is a brief overview of the transition process provided by ICANN:
*After ICANN validates the delegation POC, obtain IANA token later used to start delegation <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/user-guide-transition-delegation-05sep13-en.pdf PDF Customer Portal User Guide: Transition to Delegation</ref>
*After ICANN validates the delegation POC, obtain IANA token later used to start delegation <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/user-guide-transition-delegation-05sep13-en.pdf PDF Customer Portal User Guide: Transition to Delegation</ref>
See ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/user-guide-transition-delegation-05sep13-en.pdf Customer Portal User Guide: Transition to Delegation PDF] for specific instructions.
See ICANN's [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/user-guide-transition-delegation-05sep13-en.pdf Customer Portal User Guide: Transition to Delegation PDF] for specific instructions.
====Tips====
At ICANN 49, an IANA representative offered some advice to applicants to help their transition to IANA go more smoothly:<ref name="fortynine"></ref>
*Know that every contact provided by the registry to IANA will be contacted and must respond from each email account listed, even if the accounts belong to the same person.
*Make sure the appointed delegation POC is prepared to receive the pin via email.
*IANA will ask for the name of the organization, the name provided by the delegation POC must exactly match the name on the RA; if it does not, it will fail IANA's verification mechanisms.
*If you receive a notice from IANA regarding a technical failure on the part of the registry or its credentials, there may not be a need to panic. IANA's verification and checks are designed to be conservative and may result in false positives. If you are notified of this kind of failure, contact IANA.
===Delegation Process===
===Delegation Process===
Below is an overview provided by the dotShabaka Registry:
Below is an overview provided by the dotShabaka Registry:
*"Notification of eligibility for Alternate Path to delegation and report
*Notification of eligibility for Alternate Path to delegation and report
* Request for Delegation POC
* Request for Delegation POC
* Delegation token sent through CSC portal
* Delegation token sent through CSC portal
===TLD Startup Information===
===TLD Startup Information===
*'''TLD Startup Information Form''': outlines the Sunrise, Claims, and other registration periods for the new TLD, in addition to describing the registry's policies, such as any specific restrictions on registration during the Sunrise and Claims Periods. <ref>PDF http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/rpm-requirements-faqs-12nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements Frequently Asked Questions</ref> It should also include certification that the registry has passed TMCH Integration Testing. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
*'''TLD Startup Information Form''': outlines the Sunrise, Claims, and other registration periods for the new TLD, in addition to describing the registry's policies, such as any specific restrictions on registration during the Sunrise and Claims Periods. <ref>PDF http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/rpm-requirements-faqs-12nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements Frequently Asked Questions</ref> It should also include certification that the registry has passed TMCH Integration Testing. <ref name="Onboarding"></ref>
**Blank [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/scsvcs/startup-info-form-17nov13-en.pdf TLD Startup Information Form]
**Blank [http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/scsvcs/startup-info-form-17nov13-en.pdf TLD Startup Information Form]
**A sample (pdf) of Donuts Inc.'s [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/gallery/gallery-startup-info-17nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form for .gallery]
**A sample (pdf) of Donuts Inc.'s [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/gallery/gallery-startup-info-17nov13-en.pdf Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form for .gallery]
** A sample (.docx) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries/xn--ngbc5azd Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form]
** A sample (.docx) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries/xn--ngbc5azd Trademark Clearinghouse TLD Startup Information Form]
* Launch Program Application: can be completed anytime after the contracting process has begun and needs to be submitted to ICANN before the Sunrise Period starts.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse PDF Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements: Approved Launch Program Application Process </ref>
*Launch Program Application: can be completed anytime after the contracting process has begun and needs to be submitted to ICANN before the Sunrise Period starts.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse PDF Trademark Clearinghouse Rights Protection Mechanism Requirements: Approved Launch Program Application Process </ref>
**[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/trademark-clearinghouse/launch-application-process-12nov13-en.pdf Launch Program Application (PDF)] provided by ICANN.
***A sample (pdf) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/xn--ngbc5azd/xn--ngbc5azd-launch-policy-23oct13-en.pdf Launch Policy]
***A sample (pdf) of dotShabaka's [http://www.icann.org/sites/default/files/tlds/xn--ngbc5azd/xn--ngbc5azd-launch-policy-23oct13-en.pdf Launch Policy]
**New information on Qualified Launch Plans (QLPs) is expected to be released by ICANN. There is currently a draft that is open to public comment that addresses if and how registries could allocate some of their 100 reserved names to 3rd parties for the promotion of new gTLDs.<ref name="apweb"></ref> QLPs could allow applicants to give names to 3rd parties as long as the name is not on the TMCH list (unless it will be allocated to the rights holder or public authorities).<ref name="apweb"></ref>
====Tips & Additional Information====
====Tips & Additional Information====
*It is not necessary to provide gTLD prices or pricing strategies in Startup Documents.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars, 22 January 2014; Additional Questions and Answers PDF</ref>
*It is not necessary to provide gTLD prices or pricing strategies in Startup Documents.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars, 22 January 2014; Additional Questions and Answers PDF</ref>
*Transition to IANA: Information Sent-Monday Feb. 10, 2014
*Transition to IANA: Information Sent-Monday Feb. 10, 2014
*Delegation: Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014
*Delegation: Wednesday Feb. 19, 2014
*Submitted Start-up Information: Feb. 20, 2014
*Submitted Start-up Information: Thursday Feb. 20, 2014
*ICANN Confirms Launch Dates: Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014
**Sunrise Begins: Monday Mar. 3, 2014
**Sunrise Ends: Monday May 5, 2014
**Quiet Period 1: May 6-7, 2014
**Land Rush Begins: Thursday May 8, 2014
**Land Rush Ends: Thursday May 22, 2014
**Quiet Period 2: May 23-25, 2014
**General Availability: Tuesday May 27, 2014
====Top Level Design's .ink====
====Top Level Design's .ink====
*PDT Ends-Thursday, Feb 20
*PDT Ends-Thursday, Feb 20
**Note: This 39 day period in PDT seems to be longer than the averages suggested by other applicants.
**Note: This 39 day period in PDT seems to be longer than the averages suggested by other applicants.
*Transition to IANA: POC Request-
*Transition to IANA: POC Request-Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014
*Transition to IANA: Token-Thursday, Feb 27, 2014
*Transition to IANA: Information Sent-Friday, Feb 28, 2014
*Delegation: Wednesday March 12, 2014
**Note: 13 days seems to be longer than average amount of time to reach delegation based on the other timeline examples.
*Submitted Start-up Information: Friday March 14, 2014
*ICANN Confirms Launch Dates: Thursday March 20, 2014
**Sunrise Begins: Monday, March 31
**Sunrise Ends: Monday, June 2
**Quiet Periods 1: June 3-4
**Land Rush Begins: Thursday, June 5
**Land Rush Ends: Thursday, June 19
**Quiet Period 2: June 20-22
**General Availability: Monday, June 23
===Applicant Tips===
===Applicant Tips===
*Be prepared for important documents or notices to be sent out for completion by ICANN on Fridays.<ref name="buzz"></ref>
*Be prepared for important documents or notices to be sent out for completion by ICANN on Fridays.<ref name="buzz"></ref>
*While .buzz initially received priority #746, it was the 54th string delegated.<ref name="buzz"></ref> Having a higher priority number, then, may not necessarily slow down the delegation process at this point in the new gTLD program.
*While .buzz initially received priority #746, it was the 54th string delegated.<ref name="buzz"></ref> Having a higher priority number, then, may not necessarily slow down the delegation process at this point in the new gTLD program.
*The February Applicant Update Webinar released these statistics: applicants who signed RAs in November or December were able to reach delegation in 60 days on average as opposed to 75 days which was the average for applicants who signed RAs before November.<ref name="apweb"></ref> ICANN representatives identified the decrease in time as a result of applicant responsiveness and readiness.<ref name="apweb"></ref>
*Filing a change request can result in a 4-6 week delay depending on the change. Changing POCs can take as little as 1-2 days.<ref name="apweb"></ref> Large "material" changes can result in applicant re-evaluation which can cost up to $10,000 for financial or technical changes and $2,000 for registry services, and take longer to review.<ref name="apweb"></ref>
*Look for possible changes to the contracting process regarding name collision proceedings for delegated vs. not-yet-delegated names as ICANN has just released a new [https://www.icann.org/en/about/staff/security/ssr/name-collision-mitigation-26feb14-en.pdf Name Collision Mitigation Report] that suggests possible changes to the current new gTLD program. However, the report is still undergoing public comment.
**Statements made at ICANN Singapore suggest that strings that have already been delegated will not be affected by any new proposal adopted but will use the previously agreed upon name collision mitigation techniques.<ref name="sing"></ref>
==References==
==References==
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