The New Zealand Domain Name Commission is reviewing its policy regarding the Authorisation of Registrars (AOR). The current policy can be seen here. This policy details the process that potential registrars must follow to gain authorisation from the Domain Name Commission ("DNC") in order to access the shared registry system ("SRS"), as per the Authori sation Agreement.
Based on the DNC experience in processing applications for authorisation, the following changes are proposed:
- The addition of a clause allowing the DNC to require a period of up to 12 months operating as a 'formal reseller' to an authorised registrar prior to authorisation being confirmed
- The addition of a clause allowing site visits prior to authorisation if requested by the DNC
- The addition of a time limit for the registrar to connect to the production environment before the authorisation is terminated for non-use
- Making the time limit retrospective for those organisations already authorised but not connected to production (though with discretion for those with a legitimate reason for not yet being connected)
- Amending the application form to make the obligations and declarations clearer
- Increasing the application fee to $3,000 plus GST, reflecting the time and cost spent on processing the applications
There will be a moratorium placed on new registrar applications whilst the review is underway. The moratorium will run for a maximum of two months. Submissions should be by email to policies@dnc.org.nz . They may also be made by fax to +64 4 495 2115 or by post to Domain Name Commission, PO Box 11 881, Wellington, New Zealand. All submissions will be published at http://dnc.org.nz/aor-review. All submissions should be received by midday on Thursday 3rd July.
Source: News Release submitted to DomainNews.com by The Domain Name Commission of New Zealand - Published on June 3rd, 2008 by Roland G Buck - Chief Editor at DomainNews.com