US Copyright Royalty Board Rate Proceeding Petitions Due February 8

On January 9, 2006, the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board announced the following three new rate proceedings for which a party who wishes to participate must file its Petition to Participate, together with the $150 filing fee, no later than February 8, 2006.

• (71 FR 1453) a proceeding to determine the reasonable rates and terms for use of certain works in connection with noncommercial broadcasting.
• (71 FR 1454) a proceeding to determinethe reasonable rates and terms for making and distributing phonorecords.
• (71FR 1455) a proceeding to determine the reasonable rates and terms for preexisting subscription and satellite digital audio radio services.

For more information visit the Copyright RoyaltyBoard website at http://www.loc.gov/crb/