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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.

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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

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Pending Reports

Proceedings
Submissions
Report Due
Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption
3712 May 2026
Draft Evaluation Guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE)
1218 May 2026
IRP-IOT – Proposed updates to the IRP Supplementary Procedures
91 Jun 2026

Upcoming Proceedings

Proceedings
Estimated Timeframe

Additional Reference Label Generation Rules and Related Updates

May 2026

Review of Reviews Draft Report

May 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

Recent Reports

Public Comment Summary Report Proposed Root KSK Algorithm Rollover (pdf, 157.3 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Standard Bylaws Amendment – Transition Article on Specific Reviews (pdf, 83.08 KB) Public Comment Summary Report Fundamental Bylaws Amendments on IANA-Related Reviews and CSC Charter Update (pdf, 137.71 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