Where can one find more information on requirements for reporting Phono 3 related adjustments?

The MLC’s website hosts detailed information pertaining to DSP usage reporting requirements, including specifications, templates, and guidelines available here.

Blanket Licensees that engaged in interactive streaming activities during the Phono 3 period should review the following information:

General (2018-2022)

  • Phono 3 FAQs

Historical Period (2018-2020)

  • Phono 3 Cover Sheet - Adjustment of Cumulative Statement of Account
  • Phono 3 Supplemental Subscriber and End User information for Family Plans
  • Phono 3 Certification of No Changes (2018-2020)

The full text of federal regulations governing Statements of Adjustment of a Cumulative Statement of Account (relevant to DSPs seeking to adjust reporting from the time period January 2018 through December 2020) can be found at 37 C.F.R. 210.10(k) available here.

Blanket License Period (2021-2022)

  • Phono 3 Cover Sheet - Report of Adjustment
  • Phono 3 Supplemental Subscriber and End User information for Family Plans
  • Phono 3 Technical guidelines for DSPs making adjustments pursuant to 210.27(k) for Phono 3 Period
  • Phono 3 Certification of No Changes (2021-2022)

The full text of federal regulations governing Reports of Adjustment Under Compulsory Blanket License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords (relevant to DSPs seeking to adjust reporting from the time period January 2021 through December 2022) can be found at 37 C.F.R. 210.27(k) available here.