Issue 207 - October 9, 2003   COPYRIGHT OFFICE SEEKS COMMENTS ON WEBCASTING NOTICE AND RECORDKEEPING FOR PAST PERFORMANCES The Copyright Office is requesting public comment on what regulations it should adopt relating to records of use for past performances of sound recordings performed pursuant to the statutory license for public performances of sound recordings by means of digital audio transmissions (including webcasting) since October 28, 1998. These regulations will relate to performances that have taken place before the adoption of recordkeeping and reporting requirements that will be announced soon. Among other things, the Office wishes to know whether there are any proxies that may be used in lieu of actual reporting of past performances. Nov. 24: Due date for initial comments on webcasting notice and recordkeeping for past performances 68 FR 58054 (html) (pdf) Dec. 22: Due date for reply comments on webcasting notice and recordkeeping for past performances. 68 FR 58054 (html) (pdf) NewsNet is our free electronic newsletter that alerts subscribers to hearings, deadlines for comments, new and proposed regulations, new publications, and other copyright-related subjects. Complete the form below to subscribe or unsubscribe. Email: First Name: Last Name: Option: Subscribe Unsubscribe 2003  |  2002  |  2001  |  2000 1999  |  1998  |  1997 Search the archives Click here to read our press releases. Home  |  Contact Us  |  Legal Notices  |  Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)  |  Library of Congress U.S. Copyright Office 101 Independence Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. 20559-6000 (202) 707-3000