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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear all,<br>
in our face to face meeting in LA, we decided to defer the discussion regarding what role \u2014 if any \u2014 the ICG should play during the implementation phase of the transition. Alissa also kicked off the discussion on the list. Here are some of my thoughts to guide
us through to Dublin.<br>
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In the comments submitted to the ICG, the Internet Society pointed out:<br>
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\u201cWe would like to draw attention to the need for timely resolution of outstanding issues with regards to the implementation of the various processes, mechanisms and rules that relate to IANA. Details related to the structure of the new Post-Transition IANA
(PTI) and the various bodies supporting it (e.g. CSC, IFR, etc.), implementation aspects of the CCWG proposal (as it relates to IANA), a plan to successfully conclude the SLAs, and a resolution of IANA-related intellectual property rights have yet to be fully
fleshed out. We urge the community to determine:<br>
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� How these implementation details will be addressed in a timely fashion to the satisfaction of all communities in a way that continues to meet the principles set forth by NTIA; and,<br>
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� How all the communities will remain involved in the implementation of the new structure in an appropriate manner.\u201d<br>
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There is no denying the fact that a major part of the transition is implementation. I would like to argue that a sound transition implementation process is actually as important as having a complete and robust proposal. At this stage I do not believe we have
one.<br>
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A major part of the transition is oversight: the system that ultimately replaces the oversight of the US government. I think we all agree that as a group we are responsible for ensuring that the IANA functions continue to operate in a reliable, stable and predictable
way. This means a design that is able to deliver and meet the expectations and needs of the IANA customers. I do not believe that this is achieved simply by saying that we have a full proposal, when there is clearly a gap arising from the status of the accountability
model.<br>
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As this group has repeatedly discussed, what the current proposal foresees is that, for the purposes of the IETF and the RIRs, ICANN will continue to operate as the IFO; ICANN, would therefore subcontract this responsibility to a new PTI. The names community
will contract directly with PTI. So, in effect, PTI will be the entity responsible for maintaining and operating the IANA functions. PTI, however, is a new entity that will have to be established from scratch.<br>
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And here is the gap.<br>
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Were the US government to sign off on the transition and with the various groups \u2014
<span class="SpellE">IANAPlan</span>, CRISP and CWG (the latter disbanded) \u2014 who will make sure that the setting up of PTI and the various supporting bodies is done in a manner that ensures the stability of the system? How can we \u2014 as the Internet community
\u2014 ensure that the new system supports the ongoing performance of IANA?<br>
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I think that there is a role for us. This body is the only one currently in existence that is fully representative of the communities and one that would not have the learning curve.<br>
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We all have a vested interest in ensuring that IANA continues to operate the way it does today \u2014 i.e. without any interruptions or issues of stability. I am not suggesting that we should micromanage the implementation process \u2014 rather that we could perhaps
take the role of some sort of an advisory body that will meet and intervene if and when it considers that the implementation details fail to meet the standards of performance expected for IANA. Indeed, to provide a form of oversight.<br>
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I am aware that this raises issues with our charter, however, given how lightweight the approach I am suggesting should be, this would require nothing more than a minor adjustment. This would only need to be in place until such time as PTI exists and back-to-back
contracts (between the IETF, RIRs, ICANN and PTI) are in place.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Of course, the community would need to be in support of such a thing, and a period of public comment would be called for.<br>
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The situation at present is to my mind more than a little serious. I would therefore like to ask you to consider this in good faith.<br>
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What I am suggesting is a very light weight and high level engagement plan that will allow us to see through this transition. We all know just how important this is, and the need for careful, cross-community oversight until the entire system is in place.</p>
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