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Non-Confidential Meeting Materials: Non-confidential meeting materials will be made available in electronic format at PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 least 24 hours in advance of the meeting on the LSC website, at https:// www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/board-meetingmaterials. (Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.) Dated: October 16, 2024. Stefanie Davis, Deputy General Counsel, Legal Services Corporation. [FR Doc. 2024–24380 Filed 10–17–24; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7050–01–P LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Copyright Office [Docket No. 2024–6] Notice of Intent To Audit U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress. ACTION: Public notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Copyright Office is announcing receipt of a notice of intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the General Counsel, by email at meft@ copyright.gov or telephone at 202–707– 8350. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (the ‘‘MMA’’) substantially modified the compulsory ‘‘mechanical’’ license for reproducing and distributing phonorecords of nondramatic musical works under 17 U.S.C. 115.1 It did so by switching from a song-by-song licensing system to a blanket licensing regime that became available on January 1, 2021 (the ‘‘license availability date’’), administered by a mechanical licensing collective (the ‘‘MLC’’) designated by the Copyright Office (the ‘‘Office’’).2 Digital music providers (‘‘DMPs’’) are able to obtain this new statutory mechanical blanket license (the ‘‘blanket license’’) to make digital phonorecord deliveries of nondramatic musical works, including in the form of permanent downloads, limited downloads, or interactive streams (referred to in the statute as ‘‘covered activity’’ where such activity qualifies for a blanket license), subject to various requirements, including reporting and payment obligations.3 The MLC is tasked with collecting royalties from DMPs under the blanket license and SUMMARY: 1 Public 2 17 Law 115–264, 132 Stat. 3676 (2018). U.S.C. 115(d). 3 Id. E:\FR\FM\21OCN1.SGM 21OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 203 / Monday, October 21, 2024 / Notices distributing them to musical work copyright owners.4 In connection with the new blanket license, the MMA also provides for certain audit rights. Under the MMA, the MLC may periodically audit DMPs operating under the blanket license to verify the accuracy of royalty payments made by DMPs to the MLC.5 Likewise, musical work copyright owners may periodically audit the MLC to verify the accuracy of royalty payments made by the MLC to copyright owners.6 To commence an audit, a notice of intent to conduct an audit must be filed with the Office and delivered to the party(ies) being audited.7 The Office must then cause notice to be published in the Federal Register within 45 days of receipt.8 On September 16, 2024, the Office received a notice of intent to conduct an audit of the MLC from 500DEGREEZ ENTERTAINMENT for the period of January 26, 2018, through August 26, 2024. A copy of the notice will be made available on the Office’s website at https://copyright.gov/musicmodernization/audits/. Dated: October 16, 2024. Suzy Wilson, General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights. BILLING CODE 1410–30–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Endowment for the Arts 30–Day Notice for the ‘‘Applications From Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Loud or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students’’ National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice of proposed collection; comment request. AGENCY: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 4 Id. 5 Id. at 115(d)(4)(D). at 115(d)(3)(L). 7 Id. at 115(d)(3)(L)(i)(IV), (d)(4)(D)(i)(IV). 8 Id. at 115(d)(3)(L)(i)(IV), (d)(4)(D)(i)(IV). 6 Id. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:27 Oct 18, 2024 Jkt 265001 Interested persons are invited to submit comments November 20, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the National Endowment for the Arts, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Travis, 202–682–5001, travisd@ arts.gov. DATES: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is particularly interested in comments which: (1) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Could help minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of electronic submission of responses through Grants.gov. Agency: National Endowment for the Arts. Title: ‘‘Applications from Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Loud or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.’’ OMB Number: TBD. Frequency: Annually. Affected public: Individuals. Estimated number of respondents: 300. Total burden hours: 300 hours. Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total annual costs (operating/ maintaining systems or purchasing services): $3,725. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2024–24280 Filed 10–18–24; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data is provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents is properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection of: Applications from Students for Agency Initiatives Poetry Out Load or the Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge for High School Students.’’ A copy of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by visiting www.Reginfo.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 84205 Dated: October 15, 2024. David Travis, Guidelines and Panel Operations Specialist, National Endowment for the Arts. [FR Doc. 2024–24115 Filed 10–18–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7537–01–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships: Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: NAME AND COMMITTEE CODE: Advisory Committee for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (#84684) (Hybrid). DATE AND TIME: November 15, 2024; 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Eastern). PLACE: NSF, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 (Hybrid). The meeting will be hybrid, with some Advisory Committee members participating in person and others participating virtually. Members of the public can view the meeting virtually. To attend the virtual meeting, please send your request for the virtual meeting link to the following email: afenzel@nsf.gov. TYPE OF MEETING: Open. CONTACT PERSONS: Chaitanya Baru, Senior Advisor, National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Telephone: (703) 292–8050. Additional meeting information, an updated agenda, and registration information will be posted on the AC’s website at https://new.nsf.gov/tip/tipadvisory-commitee. PURPOSE OF MEETING: To provide advice to the National Science Foundation concerning implementation of the provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117–167, pertaining to the Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), along with other related policies and activities of the Foundation. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 203 (Monday, October 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 84204-84205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-24280]


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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Copyright Office

[Docket No. 2024-6]


Notice of Intent To Audit

AGENCY: U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress.

ACTION: Public notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Copyright Office is announcing receipt of a notice of 
intent to conduct an audit pursuant to the section 115 blanket license.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhea Efthimiadis, Assistant to the 
General Counsel, by email at [email protected] or telephone at 202-
707-8350.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music 
Modernization Act (the ``MMA'') substantially modified the compulsory 
``mechanical'' license for reproducing and distributing phonorecords of 
nondramatic musical works under 17 U.S.C. 115.\1\ It did so by 
switching from a song-by-song licensing system to a blanket licensing 
regime that became available on January 1, 2021 (the ``license 
availability date''), administered by a mechanical licensing collective 
(the ``MLC'') designated by the Copyright Office (the ``Office'').\2\ 
Digital music providers (``DMPs'') are able to obtain this new 
statutory mechanical blanket license (the ``blanket license'') to make 
digital phonorecord deliveries of nondramatic musical works, including 
in the form of permanent downloads, limited downloads, or interactive 
streams (referred to in the statute as ``covered activity'' where such 
activity qualifies for a blanket license), subject to various 
requirements, including reporting and payment obligations.\3\ The MLC 
is tasked with collecting royalties from DMPs under the blanket license 
and

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distributing them to musical work copyright owners.\4\
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    \1\ Public Law 115-264, 132 Stat. 3676 (2018).
    \2\ 17 U.S.C. 115(d).
    \3\ Id.
    \4\ Id.
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    In connection with the new blanket license, the MMA also provides 
for certain audit rights. Under the MMA, the MLC may periodically audit 
DMPs operating under the blanket license to verify the accuracy of 
royalty payments made by DMPs to the MLC.\5\ Likewise, musical work 
copyright owners may periodically audit the MLC to verify the accuracy 
of royalty payments made by the MLC to copyright owners.\6\ To commence 
an audit, a notice of intent to conduct an audit must be filed with the 
Office and delivered to the party(ies) being audited.\7\ The Office 
must then cause notice to be published in the Federal Register within 
45 days of receipt.\8\
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    \5\ Id. at 115(d)(4)(D).
    \6\ Id. at 115(d)(3)(L).
    \7\ Id. at 115(d)(3)(L)(i)(IV), (d)(4)(D)(i)(IV).
    \8\ Id. at 115(d)(3)(L)(i)(IV), (d)(4)(D)(i)(IV).
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    On September 16, 2024, the Office received a notice of intent to 
conduct an audit of the MLC from 500DEGREEZ ENTERTAINMENT for the 
period of January 26, 2018, through August 26, 2024. A copy of the 
notice will be made available on the Office's website at https://copyright.gov/music-modernization/audits/.

    Dated: October 16, 2024.
Suzy Wilson,
General Counsel and Associate Register of Copyrights.
[FR Doc. 2024-24280 Filed 10-18-24; 8:45 am]
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