Regs.gov: Copyright Royalty Board

CRB Final Rule on Digital Sound Recording Performance Rates

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has published a final rule establishing rates and terms for digital sound recording performances by new subscription services and for ephemeral recordings. These rates and terms will be effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.

Digital Performance Rates and Terms for Noncommercial Educational Webcasters

The Copyright Royalty Board has issued a final rule establishing digital performance rates and terms for noncommercial educational webcasters for the period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. This rule finalizes rates and terms previously proposed and agreed upon by SoundExchange, Inc. and College Broadcasters Inc.

Digital Performance Rates and Terms for Sound Recordings

The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has issued final regulations establishing digital performance rates and terms for sound recordings. These rates will impact entities involved in the digital transmission of music.

Copyright Royalty Board Final Rule on Digital Performance Rates

The Copyright Royalty Board has issued a final rule establishing digital performance rates and terms for sound recordings by public radio stations and for ephemeral recordings. These rates and terms will be effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030.