Update: Today at around 0900 eastern, domains that were registered in error will be retracted. The block list has already been reinstated so all of these names will not be subsequently available for registration. This will complete the required action for the domains registered in error. Registrants should expect refunds/credits from their registrars accordingly, all of whom have been informed of the action being taken.
On the second topic of "the vault", we will be conducting additional analysis to determine if there are names in the block list that need not be there any longer (the 3rd level domains(s) no longer exist). Our practice is to make the corresponding 2nd level domain available through the TBR process which provides advance notice for potential registrants and an equal opportunity for all registrars to acquire the name(s) on a first come first serve basis. Eventually, we hope to make the process automatic whenever a 3rd level string is cleared.
That will be the plan with any names that fall into that category. Depending on the volume, we may release the names a portion at a time but be sure I will personally post here at DN.ca when names are being added to the TBR for your advance notice and consideration.
Thanks for everyone's patience.
