Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels (CARP)
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The following information is a compilation of materials on United States Copyright Law, taken from U.S. Copyright Office website - www.copyright.gov
Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels (CARP)
The CARP system consisted of ad hoc arbitration panels that recommended the royalty rates and distribution of royalty fees collected under certain of the statutory licenses and set some of the terms and conditions of some of the statutory licenses. Each CARP was selected for a particular proceeding (examples: a rate adjustment for the cable statutory license; a distribution of digital audio recording technology funds) and had up to 180 days to deliver its recommendation for the rate adjustment or distribution, as the case may be.
With the enactment of the Copyright Royalty and Distribution Reform Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-419) on Nov. 30, 2004, the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel (CARP) system that had been part of the Copyright Office since 1993 was phased out. The Act replaced CARP (which itself replaced the CRT in 1993) with a system of the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), which determines rates and terms for the copyright statutory licenses and makes determinations on distribution of statutory license royalties collected by the Copyright Office. The CRJs are full-time employees in the Library who are appointed for six-year terms with an opportunity for reappointment. However, the first three judges serve two-, four- and six-year terms in order to establish a cycle that avoids replacing all three judges at the same time. (Read more at Copyright Royalty Board page.)
- General CARP Information
- Arbitrators
- Reports of Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels
- Cable
- Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART)
- Digital Performance Right In Sound Recording
- Digital Phonorecord Deliveries
- Satellite
- Non-Commercial Broadcasting
- Mechanical Royalty Rate
- Section 114 Remand documents
| Date | Format | General CARP Information |
| Jan. 20, 1999 | Text | Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Rule and Regulations, Extension of comment period |
| Dec. 18, 1998 | Text | Proposed Amendments to Regulations Governing Conduct of CARP Proceedings |
| Jun. 17, 1997 | Text | Determination of Statutory License Rates and Terms for Certain |
| Jun. 2, 1997 | Text | Digital Subscriptions. . . Announcement of the Schedule for the proceeding |
| May 16, 1995 | Text | Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media?Access to and Confidentiality of Statements of Account... |
| Feb. 13, 1995 | Text | Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Corrections pt. 2 |
| Feb. 13, 1995 | Text | Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Corrections pt. 1 |
| Dec. 7, 1994 | Text | Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels—Rules and Regulations |
| Jun. 28, 1994 | Text | CARP; Rules and Regulations: Final Rule and Corrections |
| Apr. 12, 1994 | Text | New Post Office Boxes |
| Dec. 22, 1993 | Text | Copyright Royalty Tribunal; Transfer and Adoption of Regulations |
| Dec. 17, 1993 | Text | New Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels Established |
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| Date | Format | Arbitrators |
| Feb. 4, 2004 | PDF, Text | CARP; 2004-2005 List of Arbitrator Names |
| Feb. 1, 2002 | PDF, Text | CARP; 2002-2003 List of Arbitrator Names |
| Jan. 14, 2000 | PDF, Text | CARP; 2000-2001 List of Arbitrator Names |
| May 11, 1999 | PDF, Text | Payment of Arbitrators; Distribution Proceedings |
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| Date | Format | Reports of Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels |
| Feb. 20, 2002 | Text | Webcasting Rates |
| Apr. 16, 2001 | Phase II Cable Royalty Distribution Report for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds | |
| Nov. 17, 2000 | Distribution of DART Royalty Funds For 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Version: | |
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| Date | Format | Cable |
| Cable Systems Factsheet on ... Royalty Distribution | ||
| Statement of Account Forms | ||
| Jan. 26, 2005 | PDF, Text | Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates |
| July 26, 2004 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2002 Cable Royalty Funds |
| May 28, 2004 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties |
| Jan. 26, 2004 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1998 and 1999 Cable Royalty Funds |
| Aug. 13, 2003 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2001 Cable Royalty Funds |
| May 30, 2003 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties |
| April 11, 2003 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1998 and 1999 Cable Royalty Fund |
| Dec. 26, 2001 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds |
| Nov. 20, 2001 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1998 and 1999 Cable Royalty Funds |
| Oct. 2, 2001 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for 1999 Cable Royalty Funds |
| Jun. 1, 2001 | PDF, Text | Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Final rule |
| Apr. 26, 2001 | PDF, Text | Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Nov. 1, 2000 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Announcement of the schedule for the proceeding 65 FR 65335 |
| Oct. 30, 2000 | Text | Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates: Final rule |
| Oct. 12, 2000 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Initiation of arbitration 65 FR 60690, Version: |
| Sep. 12, 2000 | Text | Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates: Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Aug. 15, 2000 | Motion of Phase I Cable Claimants for Partial Distribution | |
| Aug. 1, 2000 | Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Late Filing: | |
| Jun. 22, 2000 | Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Dismiss Order: | |
| Feb. 28, 2000 | Text | Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates |
| Feb. 11, 2000 | Cable Compulsory License; Definition of a Network Station | |
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| Date | Format | Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART) |
| Nov. 29, 2004 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for DART Royalty Funds: Waiver of regulation |
| Oct. 18, 2004 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for Cable, Satellite, and DART Royalties |
| Dec. 24, 2003 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for DART Royalty Funds: Waiver of regulation |
| Dec. 2, 2002 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for DART Royalty Funds: Waiver of regulation |
| Feb. 5, 2002 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for DART Royalty Funds: Waiver of regulation |
| Feb. 7, 2001 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Distribution Order Version: |
| Nov. 17, 2000 | Distribution of DART Royalty Funds For 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 | |
| Jul. 6, 2000 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Announcement of the schedule for the proceeding |
| Jun. 14, 2000 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Suspension of proceeding |
| Apr. 10, 2000 | PDF, Text | Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Initiation of arbitration |
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| Date | Format | Digital Performance Right In Sound Recording |
| Feb. 8, 2005 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Notice of termination of proceeding and current rates |
| Feb. 26, 2004 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Correction to final rule |
| Feb. 6, 2004 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Final rule |
| Feb. 3, 2004 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period |
| Jan. 6, 2004 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period |
| Oct. 7, 2003 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Final rule; technical amendment |
| Aug. 21, 2003 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| July 3, 2003 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings by Preexisting Subscription Services: Final rule |
| June 18, 2003 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Final regulation |
| May 20, 2003 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| May 1, 2003 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Apr. 21, 2003 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings; Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Jan. 31, 2003 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings by Preexisting Subscription Services; Notice of proposed rulemaking |
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Rulemakings and Related Actions Concerning Webcasting Rates | |
| Apr. 15, 2002 | PDF, Text | Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License: Announcement of public roundtable |
| Mar. 8, 2002 | PDF, Text | Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License: Extension of comment period |
| Feb. 7, 2002 | Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License Version: PDF, Text | |
| Jan. 30, 2002 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period |
| Nov. 20, 2001 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Rate Adjustment Proceedings |
| Sep. 27, 2001 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to 10/12/01 |
| Jul. 23, 2001 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Rights in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Initiation of arbitration and announcement of the schedule for the proceeding |
| Feb. 12, 2001 | PDF, Text | New Subscription Services and the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings; Initiation of voluntary negotiation period |
| Jan. 9, 2001 | PDF, Text | Adjustment of Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings; Notice of negotiation period and request for notification |
| Rulemakings and Related Actions Concerning Webcasting during 2000 | ||
| Dec. 11, 2000 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Notices of intent to participate; Announcement of precontroversy discovery schedule |
| Dec. 11, 2000 | PDF, Text PDF, Text |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Petition for rulemaking, denial correction: 65 FR 78434 |
| Dec. 11, 2000 | PDF, Text | Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Final Rule |
| Sep. 13, 2000 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Petition to Convene Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel: Notice with a request for comments |
| Jul. 6, 2000 | PDF, Text | Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Extension of reply comment period |
| May 23, 2000 | PDF, Text | Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Notice of inquiry |
| Apr. 17, 2000 | Petition of Digital Media Association (DiMA) for rulemaking to address scope of definition of "service" as distinct from "interactive service" under 17 U.S.C. §114(j)(7) | |
| Apr. 5, 2000 | PDF, Text | Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Request for Comments |
| Mar. 16, 2000 | PDF, Text | Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Mar. 1, 2000 | Petition of Recording Industry Association of America for rulemaking to address scope of "broadcast transmission" exemption in 17 U.S.C. §114(d)(1)(A) and statutory licenses in 17 U.S.C. §§112(e) and 114(d)(2) | |
| Jan. 14, 2000 | Docket No. 99-6 CARP DTRA: Examples of discovery orders in prior CARP proceedings: DSTRA, DSTRAa, NCBRA, CD 90-92, CD 90-92a, CD 90-92b, SRA | |
| Jan. 13, 2000 | PDF, Text | Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period. |
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| Date | Format | Digital Phonorecord Deliveries |
| Text | Initial Comments on Effect of the RIAA/NMPA/HFA Agreement on Inquiry into Digital Phonorecord Deliveries | |
| Jul. 20, 1999 | PDF, Text | U.S. Copyright Office, Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Adjustment Proceeding 64 FR 38861, July 20, 1999 |
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| Date | Format | Satellite |
| Satellite Statement of Account Form - This form is for semiannual accounting periods beginning January 1, 2007 | ||
| Jan. 26, 2005 | PDF, Text | Rate Adjustment for the Satellite Carrier Compulsory License: Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Dec. 30, 2004 | PDF, Text | Adjustment for the Satellite Carrier Compulsory License: Notice of voluntary negotiation period |
| Oct. 18, 2004 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for Cable, Satellite, and DART Royalties: Proposed Rule |
| May 28, 2004 | PDF, Text | Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties: Waiver of regulation |
| Jan. 22, 2002 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 Satellite Royalty Funds: Request for notices of intention to participate |
| Nov. 23, 2001 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 and 2001 Satellite Royalty Funds: Suspension of filing deadline and request for comments |
| Nov. 6, 2001 | MPAA Motion | |
| Oct. 30, 2001 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 and 2001 Satellite Royalty Funds: Notice with request for comments and notices of intention to participate |
| Oct. 2, 2001 | PDF, Text | Ascertainment of Controversy for 1999 Cable Royalty Funds |
| Jun. 1, 2001 | PDF, Text | Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Final rule |
| Apr. 26, 2001 | PDF, Text | Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Sep. 15, 2000 | Motion of Phase I Cable Claimants for Partial Distribution | |
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| Date | Format | Non-Commercial Broadcasting |
| Dec. 1, 2004 | PDF, Text | Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities: Final rule |
| Dec. 1, 2003 | PDF, Text | Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities: Final rule |
| Dec. 17, 2002 | PDF, Text | Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License; Final rule |
| Nov. 29, 2002 | PDF, Text | Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities; Final rule |
| Oct. 30, 2002 | PDF, Text | Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License; Notice of proposed rulemaking |
| Apr. 1, 2002 | PDF, Text | Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License: Announcement of voluntary negotiation period, precontroversy discovery schedule, and request for Notices of Intent to Participate |
| Nov. 30, 2001 | PDF, Text | Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities: Final rule |
| Dec. 1, 2000 | PDF, Text | Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities |
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| Date | Format | Mechanical Royalty Rate |
| Current Royalty Rate (Jan. 1, 2006 - Dec. 31, 2007): 9.1 cents or 1.75 cents per minute of playing time or fraction thereof, whichever is greater. | ||
| See royalty rates for other years | ||
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| Date | Format | Section 114 Remand Documents |
| Oct. 10, 2001 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Oct. 17, 2001 |
| Sep. 21, 2001 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Sept. 28, 2001 |
| Sep. 4, 2001 | PDF, Text | Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Sept. 19, 2001 |
| Jul. 23, 2001 | PDF, Text | Requests for comments on proposed regulations |
| Jun. 22, 2001 | Letter Regarding RIAA Petition | |
| Apr. 17, 2001 | Memorandum in Support of RIAA Petition to Establish Terms Governing the RIAA Collective | |
| Apr. 17, 2001 | RIAA Petition to Establish Terms Governing the RIAA Collective and to Suspend CARP Proceedings | |
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