Federal Register #24CRB0006CD (2023)

Copyright Royalty Board Proceedings for 2023 Cable Royalty Fund Distribution

This opportunity concerns the Copyright Royalty Board's (CRB) proceedings for the distribution of 2023 cable royalty funds. - Government buyer: - Library of Congress, Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) - Purpose: - Determine allocation and distribution of royalties deposited for cable service statutory licenses covering broadcasts retransmitted in 2023 - Participation requirements: - Interested claimants must file Petitions to Participate - $150 filing fee required (waived for claims under $1,000 with excess distribution waiver) - Electronic submission of petitions and supporting documentation - Claim categories: - Syndicated programming - Sports programming - Local commercial television - Public broadcasting - Religious programming - Canadian programs - National Public Radio - Musical works - Notable requirements: - Claims must be timely, valid, and categorized - Proceedings will address controversies regarding royalty allocation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an administrative/legal process for royalty distribution, not a procurement of products or services.

Description

The Copyright Royalty Judges are soliciting comments on a motion filed by Allocation Phase Parties for the partial distribution of 2023 cable royalty funds. The motion requests authorization to distribute 40% of the 2023 cable royalty funds currently on deposit. Interested claimants are invited to submit comments or objections regarding the proposed partial distribution by September 16, 2026. The distribution process is governed by the Copyright Act, and the Judges will consider all timely objections before ruling on the motion.

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