This message is sent on behalf of the Number Resource Organization -------------------- The original announcement is available at: https://www.nro.net/rir-governance-document-second-consultation-summary-repo... -------------------- RIR Governance Document Second Consultation Summary Report and Next Steps -------------------- The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community feedback received in response to the second version of the draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries” (RIR Governance Document) [1]. The second consultation was open from 28 August until 7 November 2025. During this window, the NRO NC received comments across the five RIR mailing lists, input via various webinars and online sessions, sessions held at RIR Meetings, community fora, engagement with ICANN communities and also via the ICANN Public Comment process. This summary provides an overview of the comments received, including input received through ICANN’s public comment which was held in parallel with the RIR community engagements. The NRO NC will continue to discuss the feedback received by the RIR and ICANN communities while revising the RIR Governance Document. The document is available at: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-doc... The summary does not include the NRO NC’s opinions on or responses to the comments submitted, nor does it include an evaluation of the communities’ opinion on the draft document. We invite you to browse through the feedback from the various community engagements along with reading our summary. We sincerely thank everyone who has shared their insights, and we appreciate the time, thought and effort put in by our respondents. The NRO NC are working on responses to the remaining key issues to be shared with the community. Please review the updated process timeline to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to provide feedback in the future [2]. On behalf of the NRO NC The Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is also known as the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC) within ICANN, where it serves as the body responsible for overseeing global policy development related to Internet number resources. [1] RIR Governance Document Version 2: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-doc... [2] Process and timeline: https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/process-for-the-re... -- Kind regards, Ulka Athale Community Development Manager RIPE NCC www.ripe.net