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Public Comment

Public Comment is a vital part of our multistakeholder model. It provides a mechanism for stakeholders to have their opinions and recommendations formally and publicly documented. It is an opportunity for the ICANN community to effect change and improve policies and operations.

Public Comment

ICANN org publishes information about Upcoming Proceedings, Open Proceedings, Submissions, and Summary Reports. You can also search and review Closed Proceedings. Proceedings are open for a minimum of 40 days with exceptions as documented in the ICANN Bylaws or ICANN community operational procedures. All dates and times are based on UTC, and Open Proceedings close at 23:59 UTC.

Open Proceedings

Proceedings
Submissions
Close Date
Proposed Updates to the Operating Standards for Specific Reviews
221 Mar 2025
26 Days Left
Fourth Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
-2 Apr 2025
38 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Third Proceeding for Proposed Language for Draft Sections of Next Round AGB
1224 Feb 2025
ICANN Community Participant Code of Conduct on SOIs and General Ethics Policy
133 Mar 2025
IANA 2030 Strategy: Draft PTI Strategic Plan covering 2025 to 2030
73 Mar 2025
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
931 Mar 2025
Draft PTI FY26 Operating Plan and Budget
431 Mar 2025
ICANN FY26–30 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY26 Op Plans & Budgets
72 Apr 2025

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Improved GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process

Feb 2025

Second IANA Naming Function Review Team (IFR2) Draft Report

Feb 2025
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Closed Proceedings

Search for Closed Public Comment Proceedings, and their respective Summary Reports and Submissions by clicking the Search Closed Proceedings button below.

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Recent Submissions

Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report Phase 2 Final Report on the EPDP-IDNs for ICANN Board Consideration (pdf, 111.15 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Continuous Improvement Program Framework (pdf, 164.69 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Proposed Revisions to Community Anti-Harassment Policy (pdf, 186.9 KB)

How Public Comment Works

The ICANN Board, Supporting Organizations, Advisory Committees, or ICANN org can open a proceeding, outlining specific issues for feedback. Stakeholders provide opinions and recommendations, and their submissions are public.

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How to Provide Input

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ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

Submissions must adhere to the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.

ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior

ICANN Terms of Service

Submissions are subject to the ICANN Terms of Service. All submissions are captured and displayed for each proceeding and are visible by the public.

ICANN Terms of Service