Sorry about the last
message. Hopefully this works. Please let me know if it does
not.
Unfortunately, yesterday, we
were cut-off when we were discussing the process for comments by the public to
our report. Let me try to express my concerns:
I see the following
timeline:
September 30, 2002:
Initial Draft out for Public Comment
October 20, 2002:
Comments are due from Public
October 20-28, 2002:
Incorporation of Comments into a Final Draft
October 29, 2002: Final
Draft released.
Given this schedule, I am not
sure how the constituencies/public will have enough time to vote in the NC
meeting at Shanghai which will take place on the 29th. This just
simply isn't enough time. I believe, especially since we are holding
another public session in Shanghai (in which we may get more valuable
feedback) that we should not push for a vote by the NC until their November
meeting. It can go to the Board in November and the Board can take it up
then
Although my constituency has
been apprised of everything that is going on, they have been waiting for us to
release a report to actually place their comments. They will not agree
with everything in the paper and I am sure will have some excellent comments
during the comment period. Ross has already indicated that the
Registrars will not accept everything and that they will have comments.
I am sure the other constituencies will have comments as well.
Therefore, we will need time to revise the report to reflect the comments we
receive after the 20 day period.
I, of all people understand
this process has taken way too long, but rushing the process at this point, I
do not believe is in the best interests of the Internet Community. There
is a lot of substance in the TF Report and a lot needs to be
digested.
If I am misreading anything,
please let me know.
Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq.