Name: Niall O'Reilly
Submission ID: 63

Questions Concerning the Proposal as a Whole
1) Completeness and clarity: Is the combined proposal complete? Each of the operational
community proposals contains aspects to be completed in the future when the proposal isimplemented. Is the combined proposal specified in sufficient detail such that it can beevaluated against the NTIA criteria?

The combined proposal is clear and detailed. It appears sufficiently specified for evaluation against
the NTIA criteria.

2) Compatibility and interoperability: Do the operational community proposals worktogether in a single proposal? Do they suggest any incompatible arrangements wherecompatibility appears to be required? Is the handling of any conflicting overlaps between
the functions resolved in a workable manner?

The analysis of the divers functions currently provided by IANA to the three communities indicatescomplementarity, rather than "conflicting overlaps" between the corresponding operationalframeworks. No "compatibility gaps" are apparent at this stage. Independent per-community
oversight channels and review processes seem to leave each community with the opportunity towithdraw its support in extreme circumstances. Independent availability to each community of sucha sanction seems an important incentive for the PTI to keep itself on course.

3) Accountability: Do the operational community proposals together include appropriate
and properly supported independent accountability mechanisms for running the IANAfunctions? Are there any gaps in overall accountability under the single proposal?

Apart from the structural gaps identified in the single proposal, the accountability mechanisms
appear to be appropriate.

4) Workability: Do the results of any tests or evaluations of workability that were includedin the operational community proposals conflict with each other or raise possible concerns
when considered in combination?

As far as I can see, such concerns have been adequately addressed in the single proposal.

Questions Concerning NTIA Criteria

5) Do you believe the proposal supports and enhances the multistakeholder model? If yes,please explain why. If not, please explain why and what proposal modifications you believe
are necessary.

The single proposal supports the multistakeholder model by including the existing stakeholder
communities in the proposed structures. No modifications are necessary in this respect.

6) Do you believe the proposal maintains the security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS?
If yes, please explain why. If not, please explain why and what proposal modifications you
believe are necessary.

The aim of the proposal to maintain "business as usual" for the delivery of the IANA functions isexactly what is needed to maintain the security, stability, and resiliency of all these functions,including the DNS.

7) Do you believe the proposal meets the needs and expectations of the global customers
and partners of the IANA services? If yes, please explain why. If not, please explain why andwhat proposal modifications you believe are necessary. Please indicate if you are acustomer or partner of the IANA services.

[See answer to question 6 above]8) Do you believe the proposal maintains the openness of the Internet? If yes, please
explain why. If not, please explain why and what proposal modifications you believe arenecessary.

The openness of the Internet is, and will likely remain, a continuing challenge in the face of politicaland commercial pressures. This proposal does not add to that challenge; neither does it
magically remove it.

9) Do you have any concerns that the proposal is replacing NTIA's role with a governmentled or inter-governmental organization solution? If yes, please explain why and what
proposal modifications you believe are necessary. If not, please explain why.

It is clear from the proposal that no "government-led or inter-governmental organization solution" isintended. Here again, maintaining this kind of independence for ICANN and the PTI is likely to be acontinuing challenge, and will require matching vigilance from active and interested stakeholders.

10) Do you believe that the implementation of the proposal will continue to uphold theNTIA criteria in the future? If yes, please explain why. If not, please explain why and what
proposal modifications you believe are necessary.

Implementation of the proposal can continue to uphold these criteria, but whether it will depends onthe future performance of the agencies and stakeholders involved, and their determination tomaintain this course.

Questions Concerning ICG Report and Executive Summary
11) Do you believe the ICG report and executive summary accurately reflect all necessary
aspects of the overall proposal? If not, please explain what modifications you believe arenecessary.

I believe the ICG report and executive summary accurately reflect all necessary aspects of theoverall proposal.

General Questions
12) Do you have any general comments for the ICG about the proposal?