The Department continues to support the work of ICANN as the coordinator for the technical functions related to the management of the Internet DNS.

ICANN, today welcomed statements made by Mr. John Kneuer, Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, United States Department of Commerce indicating support for private sector leadership of the DNS.

Mr. Kneuer said, "The Department continues to be supportive of private sector leadership in the coordination of the technical functions related to themanagement of the DNS as envisioned in the ICANN model. Furthermore, the Department continues to support the work of ICANN as the coordinator for the technical functions related to the management of the Internet DNS."  
   
ICANN President and CEO, Dr. Paul Twomey said, "It was clear that the Department continues to believe that the stability and security of the Internet domain name and addressing system can best be achieved by transitioning the coordination of the technical functions related to the management of the DNS, to the private sector."