The Continued Transition of the Technical Coordination and Management of the Internet Domain name and Addressing System

On July 26, 2006, NTIA is holding a public meeting to discuss issues associated with the continuation of the transition of the technical coordination and management of the Internet domain name and addressing system (Internet DNS) to the private sector.

United States Department of Commerce
Herbert C. Hoover Building, Auditorium
1401 Constitution Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please note: Due to security requirements and to facilitate entry to the Department of Commerce building, anyone wishing to attend must contact Tanika Hawkins at (202) 482-1866 or thawkins@ntia.doc.gov prior to the meeting in order to provide the necessary clearance information. When arriving for the meeting, attendees must present photo or passport identification and/or a U.S. Government building pass, if applicable, and should arrive at least one-half hour prior to the start time of the meeting.

There will be a video webcast beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of this meeting:
Link here to webcast and technical requirements info

• DNS Transition Notice of Inquiry:
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• DNS Transition Comments
• Domain Names: Management of Internet Names and Addresses

• Printable version of the public meeting agenda.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006
1:30 p.m.	Registration
2:00-2:15 p.m.	Introduction and Welcoming Remarks John M. R. Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information
2:15 - 3:05 p.m.	Session 1: DNS Privatization: Are the MOU principles relevant and the tasks completed? Moderator: John M. R. Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information Panelists IP addressing: Ray Plzak, ARIN ccTLD representative: Emily Taylor, Nominet Internet Society: Lynn St. Amour, ISOC Root Server Operator: Suzanne Woolf, ISC Internet Research and Development: Marc Sachs, SRI Registrar: Tim Ruiz, Go Daddy
3:05 – 3:20 p.m.	Questions from the Audience
3:20 – 3:35 p.m.	Break
3:35 – 4:25 p.m.	Session 2: Measuring Success: Do stakeholders believe ICANN is fully sustainable? Moderator: Meredith Attwell Baker, Senior Policy Advisor Panelists Registry: David Maher, Public Interest Registry (PIR) Business: Michael Heltzer, International Trademark Association Business: David Fares, USCIB User: David McGuire, CDT Government representative: Bill Graham, Canadian Government
4:25 – 4:40 p.m.	Questions from the Audience
4:40 – 4:50 p.m.	Remarks: Dr. Paul Twomey, President and C.E.O. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
4:50 – 5:00 p.m.	Conclusion: Concluding Remarks by John M. R. Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information