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Issue
331—-December 12, 2007 |
Copyright
Office to Examine “Phantom Signal” Phenomenon under Definition
of “Cable System”
The Copyright Office has initiated a proceeding to examine the “phantom
signal” phenomenon. This matter arises under, and is tied
to, the definition of the term “cable system” in
section 111 of the Copyright Act and the Copyright Office’s
implementing rules. The Copyright Office is seeking comment on
the National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s
request for the creation of subscriber groups for the purposes
of eliminating the phantom signal phenomenon. Further, the Copyright
Office seeks comment on several other issues related to the existence
of phantom signals on certain cable systems. The purpose of the
Notice of Inquiry is to solicit input on, and address possible
solutions to, the complex issues presented in this proceeding.
Written comments are due February 11. Reply comments are due
March 26. (Read further
information.)
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January 1, 2008 |
Effective date of specialty station list
published on October 23, 2007 (more) |
January 1 |
Effective date of royalty rate adjustment for satellite
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February 11 |
Due date for comments on cable systems issues (more) |
March 26 |
Due date for reply comments on cable systems issues
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