Naming and Approvals Committee (NAC)

皇冠体育app Naming and Approvals Committee (NAC) manages requests for government domain names.

皇冠体育app Naming and Approvals Committee (NAC) considers applications for third-level .gov.uk domain names, for example, 鈥榤ydomain.gov.uk鈥�, when the .gov.uk Domains Team has rejected the application.

Application process

皇冠体育app Domains Team initially reviews all applications for .gov.uk domain names. This team gives approval for a public sector organisation to use a .gov.uk domain name based on whether:

皇冠体育app Domains Team will work constructively with the applicant to find the most appropriate type of domain name for their needs. In many cases it is more appropriate to create a subdomain of an existing .gov.uk domain.聽

Appeals to the NAC

When the Domains Team rejects an application, the applicant may appeal the decision to the NAC. Appeals must be raised through the applicant鈥檚 Registrar.

To raise an appeal to the NAC, the Registrar must email [email protected].

An appeal may proceed only when the rejection was on the basis of:
- failing to meet the naming rules - the organisation already having a third-level .gov.uk domain

皇冠体育app Domains Team aims to minimise the volume of appeals to the NAC by checking each application thoroughly prior to issuing a rejection.聽

Responsibilities of the NAC

皇冠体育app NAC is responsible for:

  • making the final decision when there is a valid appeal within 5 working days
  • working with the Domains Team as required to identify the need for changes to the naming rules, for example to include identifiers for new categories of organisation
  • meeting regularly (no less than every 6 months) to onboard new members, identify and address any recurring issues and ensure that all members are working to a common standard
  • reviewing the naming rules on an annual basis

If the NAC is unable to make a majority decision within 5 working days then the original decision of the Domains Team stands.

Membership

NAC members are appointed by the Public Sector Domains Board.聽

皇冠体育app Public Sector Domains board endeavours to ensure that the NAC includes representation from:

  • central government
  • devolved administrations
  • local government