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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 GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs
322 Jan 2026
6 Days Left
String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round
222 Jan 2026
6 Days Left
Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Spec 14 (Variant TLDs)
127 Jan 2026
11 Days Left
Proposed Updates to the Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements
-27 Jan 2026
11 Days Left
ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process
210 Feb 2026
25 Days Left
ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
112 Feb 2026
27 Days Left
Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
-12 Feb 2026
27 Days Left
Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report
-23 Feb 2026
38 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Registration Data Request Service (RDRS) Policy Alignment Analysis
1320 Jan 2026
Name Collision IPv6 Research Study
1223 Jan 2026
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
926 Jan 2026

Upcoming Proceedings

There are no upcoming proceedings.

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

Pubic Comment Summary Report Timeline for Urgent Requests for Lawful Disclosure of Nonpublic Registration Data (pdf, 114.37 KB) Public Comment Summary Report ICANN Public Meeting Proposed Dates for 2029–2033 (pdf, 52.61 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Public Comment 2 of 2 (pdf, 240.97 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