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News Bulletins from the U.S. Copyright Office
May 21, 2002   Issue 161
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Librarian of Congress Rejects CARP Determination on Webcasting Rates and Terms

Calendar

June 20

Librarian of Congress will issue final determination on rates and terms for the statutory license for webcasting

July 1

Beginning of 60-day period when, in the absence of a license agreement, a party with a significant interest in establishing reasonable terms and rates for certain statutory licenses may file a petition to initiate a rate setting proceeding. (read details)

October 7

Initiation date should arbitration proceedings be necessary in adjustment of rates and terms for noncommercial educational broadcasting compulsory license.


Librarian of Congress Rejects CARP Determination on Webcasting Rates and Terms

The Librarian of Congress has rejected the determination of the Copyight Arbitration Royalty Panel (CARP) recommending rates and terms for the statutory license for eligible nonsubscription services to perform sound recordings publicly by means of digital audio transmissions ("webcasting") under 17 U.S.C. §114 and to make ephemeral recordings of sound recordings for use under the statutory license set forth in 17 U.S.C. §112. The Librarian's final determination on rates and terms will be due on June 20, 2002. (Read details.)

 
Past Issues
Location and Webcast of the Roundtable; Reply Comments Available 5/3/02

Office Waives Regulation in Filing of Claims for Cable and Satellite Royalties 5/1/02

Copyright Office Presents New Website Design 5/1/02

Roundtable Discussion on Notice and Recordkeeping for Use of Sound Recordings under Statutory License 4/16/02

Comments on Notice & Recordkeeping for Webcasting Compulsory License 4/10/02


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