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|priority = 396 - [[DotHealth, LLC]]<br>430 - [[Afilias]]<br>795 - [[Donuts]] (Goose Fest, LLC)<br>1548 - [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Health Limited)

|priority = 396 - [[DotHealth, LLC]]<br><s>430 - [[Afilias]]<br>795 - [[Donuts]] (Goose Fest, LLC)<br>1548 - [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Health Limited)</s>

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'''.health''' is a proposed [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].

'''.health''' is a delegated [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. After a private deal that resolved in August 2014, the sole remaining applicant is [[dotHealth, LLC]]. The business's application succeeded and the extension was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 26 January 2016.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings .HEALTH Delegation. Retrieved 01 Feb 2016.]</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/17207-straat-backed-bidder-beats-donuts-and-afilias-to-health Straat-backed Bidder Beats Donuts and Afilias to .health] By Kevin Murphy, ''DomainIncite''; Retrieved 21 August 2014</ref>

==Applicants==

==Current Applicant==

# [[DotHealth, LLC]] - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/495 here].

# [[DotHealth, LLC]] - This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/495 here]. [[ICANN]]'s [[ALAC]] filed a [[Community Objection]] against this application.<ref>[http://www.iccwbo.org/products-and-services/arbitration-and-adr/expertise/icann-new-gtld-dispute-resolution/pending-cases/ Pending Cases, ICCWBO.org] Retrieved 14 May 2013</ref>

 

# [[Afilias]], is a [[registry]] operator which also applied for TLDs on its own behalf.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref><ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120612_afilias_bringing_hundreds_of_new_top_level_domains_to_the_internet/ Afilias Bringing Hundreds of New Top-Level Domains to the Internet]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1852 here].

# [[Afilias]], is a [[registry]] operator which also applied for TLDs on its own behalf.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref><ref>[http://www.circleid.com/posts/20120612_afilias_bringing_hundreds_of_new_top_level_domains_to_the_internet/ Afilias Bringing Hundreds of New Top-Level Domains to the Internet]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1852 here].

# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Health Limited), [[Geir Rasmussen]] is the contact person for the company, which has applied for 61 TLDs.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/ Famous Four Media Applies, TheDomains.com]</ref><ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1258 here].

# [[Donuts]] (Goose Fest LLC), one of 307 applications submitted by the company. <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/734 here]. [[ICANN]]'s [[ALAC]] filed a [[Community Objection]] against this application.<ref>[http://www.iccwbo.org/products-and-services/arbitration-and-adr/expertise/icann-new-gtld-dispute-resolution/pending-cases/ Pending Cases, ICCWBO.org] Retrieved 14 May 2013</ref>

# [[Donuts]] (Goose Fest LLC), one of 307 applications submitted by the company. <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/734 here].

 

===GAC Early Warnings===

===GAC Early Warnings===

Applicants for .health, were subject to a number of [[GAC]] Early Warnings.The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref>

Applicants for .health, were subject to a number of [[GAC]] Early Warnings.The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref>

===ALAC Objection===

===ALAC Objection===

In mid-February 2013, it was noted that the [[ALAC]] had intentions to file a formal objection against [[.health]] by the end of the month, stating that "Objection statements on community grounds will be drafted for the applications for .health given that the four tests for community objection grounds were passed." Their constituents argue that the string is a sensitive topic that should be managed carefully with input and management from international health organizations. They note that none of the applicants are [[Community TLD|community based]], and that all of them represent for-profit ventures.<ref>[http://www.internetnews.me/2013/02/16/alac-to-submit-objection-against-health/ ALAC to submit Objection against Health, InternetNews.me] Published and Retrieved 17 Feb 2013</ref>

In mid-February 2013, it was noted that the [[ALAC]] had intentions to file formal [[Community Objections]] against all applicants for [[.health]] by the end of the month, stating that "Objection statements on community grounds will be drafted for the applications for .health given that the four tests for community objection grounds were passed." Their constituents argue that the string is a sensitive topic that should be managed carefully with input and management from international health organizations. They note that none of the applicants are [[Community TLD|community based]], and that all of them represent for-profit ventures.<ref>[http://www.internetnews.me/2013/02/16/alac-to-submit-objection-against-health/ ALAC to submit Objection against Health, InternetNews.me] Published and Retrieved 17 Feb 2013</ref>

 

It was not immediately clear whether there would also be objection filed to the mandarin version of the TLD, [[.健康]], which was submitted by a separate venture than the 4 .health applicants.  

For some reason, [[Afilias]]' application for .health will not be receiving an ALAC objection while all other applicants will. Afilias managed to get one more "no" vote from the ALAC Board than other applicants, meaning that with only 50% voting "yes", the motion to object failed.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/12281-at-large-votes-to-object-to-health-gtld-bids-but-afilias-gets-a-pass At Large Votes to Object to Health gTLD Bids but Afilias Gets a Pass, DomainIncite.com] Published 15 March, Retrieved 29 march 2013</ref>

 

In January 2014, it was announced that both of the Community Objections filed by ALAC (against DotHealth and Donuts, respectively) failed and the objections were dismissed. The applicants were allowed to proceed towards resolving the contention through private or ICANN auction.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2014/01/17/health-applicants-survive-community-objections/ .health Applicants Survive Community Objections, DomainNameWire.com] Retrieved 17 Jan 2014</ref>

===IO Objections===

===IO Objections===

[[ICANN]]'s [[Independent Objector]] (IO) filed  a '''Limited Public Interest''' objection against all of the applicants for .health. The IO is an appointed authority on international law whose role is to object to strings on the grounds of Community harm and Limited Public Interest were detailed in the applicant guidebook. His objections are official objections and are funded by ICANN, though his office is otherwise independent. Reasons for the specific case against .health were not initially given, but, in the case of Limited Public Interest, "the applied-for gTLD string must be contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under fundamental principles of international law. The expert panel appointed by the ICC will base its decision on the existence of such a contradiction." The applied for string must threaten an incitement to violence of lawless action, discrimination, child pornography, or "be contrary to specific principles of international law as reflected in relevant international instruments of law."<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/limited-public-interests-objections/ Limited Public Interest, Independent Objector NewgTLDs.org] Retrieved 14 Mar 2013</ref>

[[ICANN]]'s [[Independent Objector]] (IO) filed  a '''Limited Public Interest''' objection against all of the applicants for .health. The IO is an appointed authority on international law whose role is to object to strings on the grounds of Community harm and Limited Public Interest were detailed in the applicant guidebook. His objections are official objections and are funded by ICANN, though his office is otherwise independent. Reasons for the specific case against .health were not initially given, but, in the case of Limited Public Interest, "the applied-for gTLD string must be contrary to generally accepted legal norms of morality and public order that are recognized under fundamental principles of international law. The expert panel appointed by the ICC will base its decision on the existence of such a contradiction." The applied for string must threaten an incitement to violence of lawless action, discrimination, child pornography, or "be contrary to specific principles of international law as reflected in relevant international instruments of law."<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/limited-public-interests-objections/ Limited Public Interest, Independent Objector NewgTLDs.org] Retrieved 14 Mar 2013</ref> The majority of the IO's objections are to health related TLD applications.

The majority of the IO's objections are to health related TLD applications.

The [[IO]] lost its objection to [[Afilias]]' applicant for .health in a [[ICC]] determination by 3 panelists made on 6 November 2013. The determination was the first Limited Public Interest Objection to be decided, as well as the first objection filed by the [[IO]] to be decided.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2013/11/07/independent-objector-loses-case-for-health/ IO Loses case for .health, DomainNameWire] Retrieved 07 Nov 2013</ref>

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