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ICANN Publishes Phase1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names EPDP

24 April 2023

Today, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) opened a new Public Comment proceeding.

This Public Comment proceeding seeks input on the Phase 1 Initial Report on the Internationalized Domain Names Expedited Policy Development Process.

For more information and to participate in this proceeding, please visit this webpage.

Submissions Opening Date: Monday, 24 April 2023

Submissions Closing Date: Monday, 5 June 2023

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