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
Proceedings | Submissions | |
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| 5 | 23 Feb 2026 4 Days Left | |
| - | 16 Mar 2026 25 Days Left | |
| - | 30 Mar 2026 39 Days Left | |
| - | 30 Mar 2026 39 Days Left | |
| 2 | 6 Apr 2026 46 Days Left |
Pending Reports
Proceedings | Submissions | |
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| 12 | 23 Feb 2026 | |
| 9 | 23 Feb 2026 | |
| 11 | 24 Feb 2026 | |
| 8 | 2 Apr 2026 | |
| 3 | 2 Apr 2026 |
Upcoming Proceedings
Proceedings | |
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Draft Guidelines for Advancing UA Adoption | Feb 2026 |
Draft Evaluation Guide for Community Priority Evaluation (CPE) | Feb 2026 |
Closed Proceedings
Search for Closed Public Comment Proceedings, and their respective Summary Reports and Submissions by clicking the Search Closed Proceedings button below.
Recent Submissions
Recent Reports
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.
Learn MoreHow 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.
Download GuideICANN Expected Standards of Behavior
Submissions must adhere to the ICANN Expected Standards of Behavior.
ICANN Expected Standards of BehaviorICANN 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