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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
Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report
423 Feb 2026
9 Days Left
Name Collision Procedure Documentation
-16 Mar 2026
30 Days Left
Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews
-30 Mar 2026
44 Days Left
Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update
-30 Mar 2026
44 Days Left
Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover
26 Apr 2026
51 Days Left

Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Proposed Updates to the Trademark Clearinghouse Requirements
417 Feb 2026
Name Collision IPv6 Research Study
1223 Feb 2026
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
923 Feb 2026
ICANN Office of Ombuds Framework and Process
1124 Feb 2026
ICANN FY27–31 Operating & Financial Plan, ICANN/IANA FY27 Op Plans & Budgets
82 Apr 2026
Draft PTI FY27 Operating Plan and Budget
32 Apr 2026

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption

Feb 2026

Draft Evaluation Guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE)

Feb 2026
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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

JORGE CARLOS CANTO ESQUIVEL

Submitted on Latin Script Diacritics PDP Initial Report

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Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report Proposed Next Round Base gTLD Registry Agreement - Spec 14 (Variant TLDs) (pdf, 132.61 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Proposed GNSO Process for ICANN Board to Reverse Adoption of GNSO Policy Recs (pdf, 151.35 KB) Public Comment Summary Report String Similarity Evaluation Guidelines for New gTLD Program: 2026 Round (pdf, 200.87 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

Interested in making a submission? You need to create or log in to ICANN Account to make submissions. Read our guide to learn more.

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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