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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
Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process on DNS Abuse Mitigation
518 Oct 2025
4 Days Left
Updated GNSO Stakeholder Group and Constituency Charter Amendment Process
15 Nov 2025
22 Days Left
Second Draft of the RIR Governance Document
37 Nov 2025
24 Days Left
Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2
-17 Nov 2025
34 Days Left
Draft LAC Regional Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030
-24 Nov 2025
41 Days Left
ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033
-1 Dec 2025
48 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Registration Data Request Service Standing Cmte. Report for GNSO Council Review
1120 Oct 2025
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
910 Nov 2025

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

String Similarity Evaluation Data for New gTLD Program: Next Round

Oct 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

Messaging, Malware and Mobile Anti-Abuse Working Group ( M3AAWG )

Submitted on Preliminary Issue Report on a Policy Development Process on DNS Abuse Mitigation

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Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report Functional Model for Root Server System Governance (pdf, 61.96 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Root Zone Label Generation Rules Version 6 (RZ-LGR-6) (pdf, 144.53 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Draft North America Engagement Plan 2026-2030 (pdf, 176.89 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