Changes

* '''Plans on Excess Revenue from new gTLDs'''- ICANN is committed in using any excess funds to promote its non-profit missions for the benefit of the internet community such as the creation of registry continuity fund for the protection of registrants, or establishment of a security fund to expand the use of secure protocols, research and support of standards development organizations  in accordance with the internet governing body's security and stability mission. Prits also emphasized that ICANN's budget is conducted transparently. The use of excess funds are subject to community discussions and consultations.

* '''Plans on Excess Revenue from new gTLDs'''- ICANN is committed in using any excess funds to promote its non-profit missions for the benefit of the internet community such as the creation of registry continuity fund for the protection of registrants, or establishment of a security fund to expand the use of secure protocols, research and support of standards development organizations  in accordance with the internet governing body's security and stability mission. Prits also emphasized that ICANN's budget is conducted transparently. The use of excess funds are subject to community discussions and consultations.

* '''Concerns Raised by [[ANA]] and other parties'''- Pritz explained that the new gTLD program was developed for more than six years with inputs from 10 or more experts and community working groups under the multistakeholder process. He pointed out that significant protection mechanisms were created to ensure protections for intellectual property rights, registry failures etc. He also pointed out that all concerns raised by ANA and other parties were accepted, considered and responded. He also reiterated that the multistakeholder process that everyone will be satisfied with the result. He also cited NTIA Assitant Secretary [[Lawrence Strickling|Larry Strickling]]'s statement that ''"it is critical to respect the process and the outcome reached"''

* '''Concerns Raised by [[ANA]] and other parties'''- Pritz explained that the new gTLD program was developed for more than six years with inputs from 10 or more experts and community working groups under the multistakeholder process. He pointed out that significant protection mechanisms were created to ensure protections for intellectual property rights, registry failures etc. He also pointed out that all concerns raised by ANA and other parties were accepted, considered and responded. He also reiterated that the multistakeholder process that everyone will be satisfied with the result. He also cited NTIA Assitant Secretary [[Lawrence Strickling|Larry Strickling]]'s statement that ''"it is critical to respect the process and the outcome reached"''

* '''Harm of Delaying the new gTLD program Implementation'''- According to Pritz, if the new gTLD program implementation will be delayed it will upset the multistakeholder process, which was designed by the United States government to ensure the openness of the internet.

* '''[[FCC]] Concern on Rapid Exponential Expansion of new gTLDs'''- According to Pritz, the approved new gTLDs will be introduced in a measured and limited manner. No new gTLD will be operational before 2013 and the introduction will be distributed over time.

* '''Harm of Delaying the new gTLD program Implementation'''

* '''Recommendations of Law Enforcement Agencies'''- Pritz emphasized that ICANN is actively working to address the 12 recommendations of law enforcement agencies. ICANN is negotiating with registrars to amend an strengthen the Registrar Accreditation Agreement ([[RAA]]) to meet the recommendations before 2013.

* '''[[FCC]] Concern on Rapid Exponential Expansion of new gTLDs'''

* '''Registry Failure'''- One of the safeguards implemented by ICANN for the new gTLD program is the availability of an Emergency Back End Registry Provider ([[EBERO]]) in case of registry failure.  

* '''Recommendations of Law Enforcement Agencies'''

* '''United Nations Model on Internet Governance and its Impact'''- Pritz emphasized that the ICANN multistakeholder model is not perfect but ''"it has shown to be a powerful, dynamic model that is capable of reaching consensus positions on extremely difficult issues. A UN model will push the stakeholders outside the government to an inconsequential role." He also reiterated the statements of Sec. Strickling and Ambassador David Gross that abandoning the multistakeholder model will cause negative impact to the internet governance issues and he cited that an ''"internet constrained by an international treaty will stifle the innovators and entrepreneurs who are responsible for its awesome growth."''

* '''Registry Failure'''

* '''Internet Growth and DNS Expansion'''- Pritz affirmed that the internet and the DNS will continue to grow. ICANN is committed in carrying out its mandates- to promote competition in the DNS while protecting vital information as well as business and consumer interests.

* '''Protection Against [[Cybersquatting]] etc.'''

* '''Status of [[IPv6]] Migration'''- Pritz explained that the [[IPv4]] and IPv6 protocols will be running side by side for years to come. Over 7,500 IPv6 had been allocated to network operators around the globe by the end of September 2011.

* '''United Nations Model on Internet Governance and its Impact'''

* '''Internet Growth and DNS Expansion'''

* '''Status of [[IPv6]] Migration'''

==House of Representatives Hearing on new gTLD==

==House of Representatives Hearing on new gTLD==