Opportunity
Federal Register #25CRB0013PR
Request for Public Comment on Statutory Royalty Rates for Phonorecords (2028-2032)
Buyer
Copyright Royalty Board
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
25CRB0013PR
The Library of Congress, via the Copyright Royalty Board, is soliciting public comment on a proposed rule to maintain statutory royalty rates and terms for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works. - Government Buyer: - Library of Congress - Copyright Royalty Board - Copyright Royalty Judges - OEMs and Vendors Involved: - Eight Mile Music Companies - Amazon.com Services LLC - Apple Inc. - Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) - National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) - Google LLC - George Johnson - Recording Industry Association of America - Sony Music Entertainment - UMG Recordings - Warner Music Group Corp. - American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) - Music Artists Coalition (MAC) - Songwriters Guild of America - Spotify USA Inc. - David Powell - Pandora Media LLC - Word Collections, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or services are being procured; the notice requests public comment on proposed statutory royalty rates and terms for the section 115 license. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposed partial settlement includes inflation adjustments to rates for physical phonorecords and permanent downloads - No changes to current regulatory text - Rulemaking covers the period from 2028 to 2032 - Focus is on regulatory rates and terms, not procurement of goods or services
Description
This notice proposes the continuation of regulations for rates and terms applicable to the section 115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works. The regulations cover the period from January 1, 2028, to December 31, 2032. The notice invites comments and objections by August 10, 2026, and involves the Copyright Royalty Judges, the Library of Congress, and the Copyright Royalty Board. The proposed partial settlement includes inflation adjustments to rates for physical phonorecords and permanent downloads without changes to the current regulatory text.