NTIA Releases Mandated Quarterly Progress Report on IANA Transition

NTIA released its first quarterly report on the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority transition, as mandated by Congress’ December funding measure. The 12-page report covers IANA-related activities through Jan. 31. Released Wednesday, it highlighted several statements by companies and think tanks that support the goals of the transition, including AT&T, Microsoft and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It said the IANA Coordination Group “hopes” to have the transition proposals consolidated and submitted to NTIA by the end of July. Many in the ICANN community don’t believe the tentative Sept. 30 deadline provides enough time to have the IANA transition proposal finalized (see 1501230063). NTIA said it’s “absolutely critical” that it monitors the transition’s progress at ICANN meetings and by continuing to represent the U.S. on ICANN’s Governmental Advisory Committee.