Office Requests Notices of Intent to Participate and Comments on Consolidation of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Rate Adjustment Proceedings

The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress is requesting comments as to whether the rate adjustment proceeding to determine reasonable rates and terms for the public performance of sound recordings by new subscription services should be consolidated with the rate adjustment proceeding to determine reasonable rates and terms for the public performance of sound recordings by preexisting satellite digital audio radio services and preexisting subscription services. The Office is also calling for submission of Notices of Intent to Participate from parties interested in participating in either or both proceedings. Comments and Notices of Intent to Participate are due by December 20. Reply comments are due by January 22, 2002. (read details)

Phase I CARP Proceeding to Distribute Cable Royalty Funds Announced: Comments on Consolidation of 1998 Phase I and 1999 Phase I Sought

The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress announces the schedule for a Phase I CARP proceeding to distribute 1998 cable royalty funds collected under section 111, 17 U.S.C. In addition, the Office seeks comment as to the advisability of consolidating the 1998 Phase I distribution proceeding with the Phase I distribution proceeding for the 1999 cable royalty funds. Comments on consolidation are due December 20. (read details)