I think all the members of this WG are on NZNOG. I am sure they would agree with me in saying that we welcome any and all feedback. Summary: Read background paper that we wrote at: http://dnc.org.nz/content/2ld_background.pdf And complete online form at: http://dnc.org.nz/2ldFeedback.php Or email policies(a)dnc.org.nz with your comments/ideas/thinking. Steven Heath Second Level Domains Policy Review Published at 01 Oct 2003 14:13 InternetNZ, through the Office of the Domain Name Commissioner, is reviewing the existing Second Level Domains policy (http://dnc.org.nz/content/second_level_domains.pdf). A Working Group was established by the .nz Oversight Committee earlier this year to conduct the review. The Working Group is seeking public input to assist in developing a revised draft policy, which will also be subject to public consultation. The current Second Level Domains policy deals with three critical areas: the structure of the existing Second Level Domains, the moderation of Second Level Domains, and the process for establishing new Second Level Domains. Debate so far in the Working Group has identified two major areas for reform: Whether the process for creating new second level domains should be modified and whether that modification should simplify the process. The existing process lacks adequate criteria for decisions about the addition of new Second Level domains and has generated concern in the past. Whether there should be direct public registrations allowed at the second level in the .nz space. This has a number of implications which need to be considered around dealing with the existing second level domains after any change; dealing with conflicts between existing third level registrants if the second level is opened and others. In addition to these two key areas, the Working Group is seeking feedback on the existing Second Level Domains and their ongoing relevance, and would also like to receive comments and suggestions about any other aspect of the existing policy. To assist with this consultation a background paper has been produced. This outlines the current policy, expands on the issues for consideration and poses some more specific questions for consideration. It is available at: http://dnc.org.nz/content/2ld_background.pdf Public comment, on the specific issues identified above and in the accompanying background paper - or any other issues relating to the Second Level Domains policy - is sought by Monday 10 November 2003. To assist with the feedback process, you can use an online feedback form. The questions in the form are those presented in the background paper. The form is available at: http://dnc.org.nz/2ldFeedback.php InternetNZ also maintains a public email list for discussion of the review. To subscribe, send a blank email to nz-review-subscribe(a)internetnz.net.nz. Please email comments to policies(a)dnc.org.nz, fax them to +64 4 495 2115, or post them to the Office of the Domain Name Commissioner, PO Box 11-881, Wellington. NB: Notice of all comments will be published on this page, as they are received. Comments will be published on the site in PDF format. Confidential comments can be made on application; people wishing to make a confidential comment should forward a request with reasons to the submission address above. ----- End forwarded message ----- Steven Heath .nz news & views www.nznews.org.nz