CRB Opens new Royalty Rate Proceedings

The Copyright Royalty Board published notices in Tuesday’s Federal Register for three new proceedings to set royalty rates for 2018-2022, as expected (see 1601040069). One of the proceedings will set royalties for public digital performances of sound recordings via satellite radio and “preexisting subscription services.” The other proceedings deal with mechanical royalties and royalties for public performances of musical compositions by NPR, PBS affiliates and other noncommercial broadcasters. Petitions to participate in all three proceedings are due Feb. 4.