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Determination of Rates and Terms for Making and Distributing Phonorecords (Phonorecords V)

The Copyright Royalty Board published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on July 10, 2026. Comments closed on August 10, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Copyright Royalty Judges are publishing for comment proposed continuation of regulations for rates and terms applicable during the period beginning January 1, 2028, and ending December 31, 2032, for the section 115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works.

Key facts

Document number
2026-13996
Type
Proposed rule
Action
Notice of proposed settlement for statutory royalty rates and terms
Agency
Library of Congress; Copyright Royalty Board
Published
July 10, 2026
Comments due
August 10, 2026
Dates
Comments and objections, if any, are due no later than August 10, 2026.
Docket
Docket No. 25-CRB-0013-PR (2028-2032)
Code of Federal Regulations
37 CFR 385
Pages
2

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