Changes

Thousands of comments regarding the introduction of new gTLDs were received by the [[ICANN Board]] through the ICANN Public Comment Forum.<ref>[http://forum.icann.org/newtlds/ Introduction of New Top-Level Domains]</ref> Following the result of the public comment, the ICANN Board decided to establish a policy for the introduction of new gTLDs. The ICANN Board set up a schedule for the submission, acceptance and evaluation of proposals to operate or sponsor a new gTLD and a non-refundable application fee of $50,000.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-16jul00.htm#00.47 Regular Meeting of the Board Minutes-New Top Level Domains]</ref>

Thousands of comments regarding the introduction of new gTLDs were received by the [[ICANN Board]] through the ICANN Public Comment Forum.<ref>[http://forum.icann.org/newtlds/ Introduction of New Top-Level Domains]</ref> Following the result of the public comment, the ICANN Board decided to establish a policy for the introduction of new gTLDs. The ICANN Board set up a schedule for the submission, acceptance and evaluation of proposals to operate or sponsor a new gTLD and a non-refundable application fee of $50,000.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-16jul00.htm#00.47 Regular Meeting of the Board Minutes-New Top Level Domains]</ref>

==ICANN Criteria for Assessing gTLD Proposals==

===ICANN Criteria for Assessing gTLD Proposals===

On August 15, 2000, the ICANN Board issued the Criteria for Assessing the TLD Proposals which include:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/tld-criteria-15aug00.htm Criteria for Assessing the TLD Proposals]</ref>

On August 15, 2000, the ICANN Board issued the Criteria for Assessing the TLD Proposals which include:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/tld-criteria-15aug00.htm Criteria for Assessing the TLD Proposals]</ref>

* The need to maintain the Internet's stability.

* The need to maintain the Internet's stability.