# Determination of Rates and Terms for Making and Distributing Phonorecords (Phonorecords V)

**Action Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Library of Congress; Copyright Royalty Board |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed settlement for statutory royalty rates and terms. |
| Published | 2026-07-10 |
| Comments close | 2026-08-10 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 37 CFR 385 |
| Summary | The Copyright Royalty Judges are publishing for comment proposed continuation of regulations for rates and terms applicable during the period beginning January 1, 2028, and ending December 31, 2032, for the section 115 statutory license for making and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works. |
| Document number | 2026-13996 |

## Why this score


Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/10/2026-13996/determination-of-rates-and-terms-for-making-and-distributing-phonorecords-phonorecords-v). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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