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==Request for Future New gTLD Applications==

==Request for Future New gTLD Applications==

CADNA has been critical of ICANN's New gTLD Program, claiming that its launch is premature and the policy development process that led to the creation of the Program lacked transparency. However, the organization has clarified that is not totally against the introduction of new gTLDs.<ref>

CADNA has been critical of ICANN's New gTLD Program, claiming that its launch is premature and the policy development process that led to the creation of the Program lacked transparency. However, the organization has clarified that is not totally against the introduction of new gTLDs.<ref>

[http://www.cadna.org/en/blog?page=2 CADNA Letter to the Editor]</ref> CADNA clarified this position when [[Josh Bourne]], President of CADNA, sent a letter to ICANN President and CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]] asking the Internet governing body to disclose the schedule for future rounds of new gTLD applications. According to Bourne, after hosting a conference entitled ''"What's at Stake: The Reality of ICANN's New gTLD Program for Brands,"'' participants concluded that CADNA would submit a proposal to the [[ICANN Board.]] In its proposal, CADNA asked that the ICANN Board '''"request an Issues Report to formally initiate a policy development process to determine when the next round of new gTLD applications will occur, thereby affirming its commitment to opening a second round in a timely manner."''' Bourne emphasized that CADNA does not object the promotion of innovation and improved competition through the introduction of new gTLDs; however, he said that ICANN has structured this New gTLD Program in such a way that it does not meet that objective. Furthermore, Bourne said that if ICANN would reveal a second round of applications, it might help ease the anxiety felt by businesses and subdue their hostility regarding the upcoming launch of the New gTLD Program, because it will give them the opportunity to prepare more thoroughly and decide if they will benefit from participating in the Program. As is, with the dates of future rounds unknown, many companies feel a sense of market scarcity and feel obliged to rush to apply immediately, before being able to weigh the costs and benefits.<ref>

[http://www.cadna.org/en/blog?page=2 CADNA Letter to the Editor]</ref> CADNA clarified this position when [[Josh Bourne]], President of CADNA, sent a letter to ICANN President and CEO [[Rod Beckstrom]] asking the Internet governing body to disclose the schedule for future rounds of new gTLD applications. According to Bourne, after hosting a conference entitled "What's at Stake: The Reality of ICANN's New gTLD Program for Brands," participants concluded that CADNA would submit a proposal to the [[ICANN Board.]] In its proposal, CADNA asked that the ICANN Board "request an Issues Report to formally initiate a policy development process to determine when the next round of new gTLD applications will occur, thereby affirming its commitment to opening a second round in a timely manner." Bourne emphasized that CADNA does not object the promotion of innovation and improved competition through the introduction of new gTLDs; however, he said that ICANN has structured this New gTLD Program in such a way that it does not meet that objective. Furthermore, Bourne said that if ICANN would reveal a second round of applications, it might help ease the anxiety felt by businesses and subdue their hostility regarding the upcoming launch of the New gTLD Program, because it will give them the opportunity to prepare more thoroughly and decide if they will benefit from participating in the Program. As is, with the dates of future rounds unknown, many companies feel a sense of market scarcity and feel obliged to rush to apply immediately, before being able to weigh the costs and benefits.<ref>

[http://domainincite.com/cadna-asks-for-new-gtlds-second-round/ CADNA asks for new gTLDs second round]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cadna.org/sites/default/files/cadna-proposal-to-icann-nov-18-2011.pdf Josh Bourne, CADNA President letter to Rod Beckstrom, ICANN President & CEO]</ref>

[http://domainincite.com/cadna-asks-for-new-gtlds-second-round/ CADNA asks for new gTLDs second round]</ref> <ref>[http://www.cadna.org/sites/default/files/cadna-proposal-to-icann-nov-18-2011.pdf Josh Bourne, CADNA President letter to Rod Beckstrom, ICANN President & CEO]</ref>

==Reaction to Senate Hearing on New gTLD Program==

==Reaction to Senate Hearing on New gTLD Program==

CADNA was one of the organizations expressing that the ICANN's new gTLD program is a product of a defective system. In connection to the negative reactions of various organizations regarding the program, a hearing was conducted by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on December 8, 2011. This initiative by the Senate was commended by CADNA. The coalition believed that the hearing paved the way to reform and improvement of the new gTLD program and the policy development process. CADNA president Josh Bourne stated the coalition is committed in looking for an attainable and doable solutions to improve the new gTLD program and urged the internet community to stop complaining about the policy and find constructive ways to improve it. He also said; '''"The Coalition has always supported the multistakeholder system and strongly believes that with some reforms, ICANN can better fulfill its designated mission."'''<ref>[http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/08/4109883/cadna-sees-senate-hearing-as-springboard.html CADNA Sees Senate Hearing as Springboard for Reform of New gTLD Policy]</ref>

CADNA was one of the organizations expressing that the ICANN's new gTLD program is a product of a defective system. In connection to the negative reactions of various organizations regarding the program, a hearing was conducted by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on December 8, 2011. This initiative by the Senate was commended by CADNA. The coalition believed that the hearing paved the way to reform and improvement of the new gTLD program and the policy development process. CADNA president Josh Bourne stated the coalition is committed in looking for an attainable and doable solutions to improve the new gTLD program and urged the internet community to stop complaining about the policy and find constructive ways to improve it. He also said; "The Coalition has always supported the multistakeholder system and strongly believes that with some reforms, ICANN can better fulfill its designated mission."<ref>[http://www.sacbee.com/2011/12/08/4109883/cadna-sees-senate-hearing-as-springboard.html CADNA Sees Senate Hearing as Springboard for Reform of New gTLD Policy]</ref>

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