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What are the regulations and where can one find the full text of the rates and terms for Phono 4?
The CRB published a Final Rule in the U.S. Federal Register setting the blanket license mechanical royalty rates for permanent digital downloads.
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I want to read the regulation myself. Where can I find it?
The regulation outlining this entire process is found in 37 CFR 210.10(c)(5). You can also reference the regulation along with supplementary information as
