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General CARP & Licensing Information |
Dec. 30, 1999 |
Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Rule and Regulations, Extension of comment period |
Dec. 18, 1998 |
Proposed Amendments to Regulations Governing Conduct of CARP Proceedings |
Jun. 17, 1997 |
Determination of Statutory License Rates and Terms for Certain |
Jun. 2, 1997 |
Digital Subscriptions...Announcement of the Schedule for the proceeding |
May 16, 1995 |
Digital Audio Recording Devices and MediaAccess to and Confidentiality of Statements of Account |
Nov. 29, 1994 |
Copyright Arbitration Royalty PanelsRules and Regulations |
Feb. 7, 1995 |
Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Corrections |
Feb. 7, 1995 |
Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels; Corrections |
Jun. 22, 1994 |
CARP; Rules and Regulations: Final Rule and Corrections |
Apr. 7, 1994 |
New Post Office Boxes |
Dec. 17, 1993 |
Copyright Royalty Tribunal; Transfer and Adoption of Regulations |
Dec. 17, 1993 |
New Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels Established |
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Date |
Reports of Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panels |
Feb. 20, 2002 |
Webcasting Rates |
Apr. 16, 2001 |
Phase II Cable Royalty Distribution Report for 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds Version: PDF |
Nov. 17, 2000 |
Distribution of DART Royalty Funds For 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Version: PDF |
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Adjustment of the Rates for Noncommercial Education Broadcasting License, 1998-2002 Version: PDF, Appendix A, Appendix B |
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Date |
Cable |
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Statement of Account Forms |
Dec. 26, 2001 |
Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds Version: PDF, Text |
Nov. 20, 2001 |
Distribution of 1998 and 1999 Cable Royalty Funds Version: PDF, TEXT |
Oct. 2, 2001 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for 1999 Cable Royalty Funds Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jun. 1, 2001 |
Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Final rule, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Apr. 26, 2001 |
Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Notice of proposed rulemaking, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 1, 2000 |
Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Announcement of the schedule for the proceeding 65 FR 65335, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Oct. 30, 2000 |
Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates: Final rule |
Oct. 12, 2000 |
Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Initiation of arbitration 65 FR 60690, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 12, 2000 |
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: PDF |
Jun. 22, 2000 |
Distribution of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997 Cable Royalty Funds, Dismiss Order: PDF |
Feb. 28, 2000 |
Adjustment of Cable Statutory License Royalty Rates |
Feb. 11, 2000 |
Cable Compulsory License; Definition of a Network Station |
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Cable Systems Factsheet on ... Royalty Distribution |
Dec. 8, 1998 |
CableCompulsory License: Specialty Station List; Notice of final specialty station list Version: PDF |
May 6, 1996 |
Eligibility for the Cable Compulsory License |
Jan. 31, 1997 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 Satellite Royalty Funds |
Jun. 30, 1995 |
Cable Compulsory License; Specialty Station List (Final) |
May 9, 1995 |
Cable Compulsory License; Specialty Station List |
Mar. 13, 1995 |
Distribution of 1990, 1991, and 1992 Cable Royalty Funds |
Jan. 17, 1995 |
Cable Compulsory License; Specialty Station List |
Dec. 29, 1994 |
Cable Compulsory License; Notice of Inquiry Regarding Merger of Cable Systems ... |
Dec. 22, 1994 |
Cable Compulsory License; Definition of Cable System |
Aug. 8, 1994 |
Cable Compulsory License; Major Television Market List |
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Date |
Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART) |
Feb. 5, 2002 |
Filing of Claims for DART Royalty Funds: Waiver of regulation Version: PDF, TEXT |
Feb. 7, 2001 |
Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Distribution Order Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 17, 2000 |
Distribution of DART Royalty Funds For 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Version: PDF |
Jul. 6, 2000 |
Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Announcement of the schedule for the proceeding Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jun. 14, 2000 |
Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Suspension of proceeding Version: PDF, TEXT |
Apr.10, 2000 |
Distribution of 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Technology Royalties, Initiation of arbitration Version: PDF, TEXT |
May 4, 1999 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for the Distribution of the 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998 Digital Audio Recording Royalty Funds, Notice with request for comments Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 14, 1994 |
Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART) Factsheet |
Dec. 1, 1995 |
Representation for Claiming Dart Royalties in Musical Works |
May 16, 1995 |
Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media- Access to and Confidentiality of Statements of Account |
Mar. 6, 1995 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for 1994 Digital Audio Recording Royalty Funds |
Dec. 1, 1994 |
Representation for Claiming Dart Royalties in Musical Works |
Jul. 7, 1994 |
Consolidation of 1992, 1993 and 1994 Digital Audio Recording Distribution Proceedings |
May 9, 1994 |
1992 and 1993 Digital Audio Recording Royalty Funds; Motions and Objections |
Feb. 22, 1994 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for 1992 and 1993 Digital Audio Recording Royalty Funds |
Feb. 1, 1994 |
Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media; Statements of Account |
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Date |
Digital Performance Right In Sound Recording |
Apr. 15, 2002 |
Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License: Announcement of public roundtable Version: PDF, TEXT |
Mar. 8, 2002 |
Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License: Extension of comment period Version: PDF, TEXT |
Feb. 7, 2002 |
Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings Under Statutory License Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jan. 30, 2002 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 20, 2001 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Rate Adjustment Proceedings Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 27, 2001 |
Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to 10/12/01 Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jul. 23, 2001 |
Digital Performance Rights in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Initiation of arbitration and announcement of the schedule for the proceeding Version: PDF, TEXT |
Feb. 12, 2001 |
New Subscription Services and the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings; Initiation of voluntary negotiation period Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jan. 9, 2001 |
Adjustment of Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings; Notice of negotiation period and request for notification Version: PDF, TEXT |
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Rulemakings and Related Actions Concerning Webcasting during 2000 |
Dec. 11, 2000 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Notices of intent to participate; Announcement of precontroversy discovery schedule Version: PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 11, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Petition for rulemaking, denial Version: PDF, TEXT; correction: 65 FR 78434 PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 11, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Final Rule Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 13, 2000 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Petition to Convene Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel: Notice with a request for comments Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jul. 6, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Extension of reply comment period Version: PDF, TEXT |
May 23, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Notice of inquiry Version: PDF, TEXT |
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) Version: PDF |
Apr. 5, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Request for Comments Version: PDF, TEXT |
Mar. 16, 2000 |
Public Performance of Sound Recordings: Definition of a Service: Notice of proposed rulemaking Version: PDF, TEXT |
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) Version: PDF |
Jan. 14, 2000 |
Docket No. 99-6 CARP DTRA: Examples of discovery orders in prior CARP proceedings.
PDF:
DSTRA
DSTRAa
NCBRA
CD 90-92
CD 90-92a
CD 90-92b
SRA |
Jan. 13, 2000 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Initiation of voluntary negotiation period. Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 26, 1999 |
Notice and Recordkeeping for Nonsubscription Digital Transmissions: Interim rule amendment Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 27, 1999 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings: Notice with a request for comments Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 20, 1999 |
Notice and Recordkeeping for Nonsubscription Digital Transmissions: Interim rule amendment Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 27, 1998 |
Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings; Final rule and initiation of voluntary negotiation period Version: PDF |
Nov. 27, 1998 |
Recordkeeping for Making & Distributing Phonorecords; Reopening of reply comment period |
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Date |
Satellite |
Jan. 22, 2001 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 Satellite Royalty Funds: Request for notices of intention to participate PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 23, 2001 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 and 2001 Satellite Royalty Funds: Suspension of filing deadline and request for comments: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 6, 2001 |
MPAA Motion: PDF |
Oct. 30, 2001 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for the 2000 and 2001 Satellite Royalty Funds: Notice with request for comments and notices of intention to participate: PDF, TEXT |
Oct. 2, 2001 |
Ascertainment of Controversy for 1999 Cable Royalty Funds Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jun. 1, 2001 |
Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Final rule, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Apr. 26, 2001 |
Cable and Satellite Statutory Licenses, Notice of proposed rulemaking, Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 15, 2000 |
Motion of Phase I Cable Claimants for Partial Distribution |
Dec. 27, 1999 |
Satellite Network Television Factsheet |
Dec. 22, 1999 |
Rate Adjustment of the Satellite Carrier Statutory License: Final Rule Version: PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 20, 1999 |
Satellite Carrier Statutory License; Definition of Unserved Household: Notice of Termination Version: PDF, TEXT |
May 26, 1999 |
Distribution of 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 Satellite Royalty Funds, Notice of termination of proceeding. Version: PDF, TEXT |
May 18, 1999 |
Distribution of 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 Satellite Royalty Funds, Initiation of arbitration. Version: PDF, TEXT |
May 11, 1999 |
Distribution of 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 Satellite Royalty Funds Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 20, 1994 |
Satellite Carriers Factsheet on filing Claims for Royalty Distributions |
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Date |
Non-Commercial Broadcasting |
Apr. 1, 2002 |
Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License: Announcement of voluntary negotiation period, precontroversy discovery schedule, and request for Notices of Intent to Participate Version: PDF, TEXT |
Nov. 30, 2001 |
Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities: Final rule Version: PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 1, 2000 |
Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jul. 22, 1998 |
Report of the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel Version: PDF, Appendix A, Appendix B |
Feb. 2, 1998 |
Adjustment of the Rates for Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jan. 14, 1998 |
Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License Version: PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 2, 1998 |
Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions Version: PDF |
Dec. 16, 1997 |
Noncommercial Educational Broadcasting Compulsory License |
Dec. 1, 1995 |
Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities |
Nov. 17, 1994 |
Cost of Living Adjustment for Performance of Musical Compositions by Colleges and Universities |
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Date |
Mechanical Royalty Rate |
Current Royalty Rate (Jan. 1, 2002Dec. 31, 2003): |
8.0 cents or 1.55 cents per minute of playing time or fraction thereof, whichever is greater |
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See royalty rates for other years |
Jan. 31, 2002 |
Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Compulsory License: Extension of comment period Version: PDF, TEXT |
Dec. 14, 2001 |
Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Compulsory License: Request for comment Version: PDF, TEXT |
Mar. 9, 2001 |
Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Compulsory License: Notice of Inquiry Version: PDF, TEXT |
Feb. 9, 1999 |
Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Adjustment Proceeding, Final Regulations (February 9, 1999) |
Dec. 24, 1998 |
Mechanical License and Digital Phonorecord Deliveries |
Feb. 13, 1998 |
Mechanical and Digital Phonorecord Delivery Rate Adjustment Proceeding, Final Regulations (February 13, 1998) |
Nov. 1, 1995 |
Cost of Living Adjustment of the Mechanical Royalty Rate |
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Date |
Section 114 Remand Documents (Proposed regulations that would govern the RIAA collective when it functions as the designated agent receiving royalty payments and statements of accounts) |
Oct. 10, 2001 |
Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Oct. 17, 2001 Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 21, 2001 |
Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Sept. 28, 2001 Version: PDF, TEXT |
Sep. 4, 2001 |
Determination of Reasonable Rates and Terms for the Digital Performance of Sound Recordings: Extension of comment period to Sept. 19, 2001 Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jul. 23, 2001 |
Requests for comments on proposed regulations Version: PDF, TEXT |
Jun. 22, 2001 |
Letter Regarding RIAA Petition Version: PDF |
Apr. 17, 2001 |
Memorandum in Support of RIAA Petition to Establish Terms Governing the RIAA Collective Version: PDF |
Apr. 17, 2001 |
RIAA Petition to Establish Terms Governing the RIAA Collective and to Suspend CARP Proceedings Version: PDF |
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