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What must be included in a Name Collision High-Risk Mitigation Plan?

At a minimum, the High-Risk Mitigation Plan must include:

  1. A summary of findings from ICANN's Name Collision Initial Assessment and, if applicable, Temporary Delegation.
  2. A Root Cause Analysis and other relevant evidence explaining why name collisions with severe negative impacts may occur for the string.
  3. A detailed Mitigation Plan describing:
    • Preventive and corrective actions to mitigate the risks caused by name collisions;
    • Communication efforts with affected users, if needed;
    • A clear timeline for implementation of each mitigation action; the total time frame must not exceed two years.