While everyone is waiting on ICANN in order to proceed on the two issues of IANA transition and ICANN accountability, there are four noteworthy submittals (either to ICANN or the US Congress) thus far:
1. The Karl Auerbach letter to the US Congress - see: ICANN Accountability, IANA Transition, Karl Auerbach Letter
2. Google's response to ICANN's Draft Proposal to Transition NTIA's Stewardship of the IANA Functions -- see: Google Says ICANN Board may have IANA Conflict of Interest
3. Comments on the IANA transition and ICANN accountability from the Just Net Coalition (you can view copy here)
4. The Internet Governance Project Roadmap for Globalizing IANA - see: Separating IANA from ICANN, the Internet Governance Project Roadmap for Globalizing IANA
Note: the comment period on the ICANN accountability process has been extended to June 6 --
Enhancing ICANN Accountability - ICANN: "Update: The discussions around enhancing ICANN Accountability are very important. Community feedback has noted the desire for a longer comment period for this proposed process. In response to ensuring the community has sufficient time, while also having the process in parallel to, and informing, the process to Transition NTIA's Stewardship of the IANA Functions, there is a one (1) week extension of the comment period to 6 June. Community members are urged to continue identifying members for the Working Group, with those selected by the ICANN London meeting to hold a listening session with the community. The reply period will close on 27 June at 23:59 UTC. Comment Period: 6 May 2014 - 6 Jun 2014 23:59 UTC | Reply Period: 7 Jun 2014 - 27 Jun 2014 23:59 UTC"
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