Copyright Office Proposes Bulk News Website Registration

2026-20537, Music Streaming Fraud

The U.S. Copyright Office is asking the public for help to understand and fight music streaming fraud, which cheats artists out of their fair pay. This effort, sparked by Congress, aims to protect musicians and make sure streaming platforms play fair. Comments are open until November 23, 2026, with replies due by December 21, 2026, so everyone can join the conversation before changes happen.

2026-16465, Group Registration of Updates to a News Website

The U.S. Copyright Office is amending its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. The final rule amends the definition of a "news website" to clarify the works eligible for this option, as set forth in the May 2026 notice of proposed rulemaking.

2026-11117, Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator

The U.S. Copyright Office reviewed and decided to keep the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator in charge of music licensing. This means artists and music companies can expect the same system to keep collecting and sharing royalties smoothly. The decision takes effect June 3, 2026, so everyone involved should stay tuned for ongoing royalty payments and licensing updates.

2026-05886, Alternative Fee Structures for Registration

The U.S. Copyright Office wants your ideas on new ways to charge fees once their upgraded online registration system is ready. They’re exploring how different fee plans might affect who signs up and how much it costs. If you have thoughts, send them in by June 24, 2026, to help shape the future of copyright registration fees!

2026-05529, Copyright Office Fees

The Copyright Office is planning to raise some fees for its services because costs have gone up since 2020. These changes will help the Office cover more of its expenses without making it too hard for people to use their services. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until May 4, 2026, to send in comments online.

2025-05444, Electronic Payment of Royalties Using Pay.gov

Starting April 30, 2025, cable operators, satellite carriers, and digital audio device makers must pay their royalty fees to the U.S. Copyright Office using Pay.gov. This change makes paying easier and faster by letting folks use credit cards and other convenient methods. No more paper checks or confusing steps—just smooth, online payments!

Previous: 2026-10595, Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over Groton, CT

The FAA wants to shrink the Class D airspace around Groton, CT, to a 4.2-mile radius while updating airport names and coordinates for Groton-New London and Elizabeth Field airports. Pilots flying in this area will see clearer, updated airspace rules with no extra costs or delays. You’ve got until July 13, 2026, to share your thoughts before these changes take off!

Next: 2026-10614, Color Additive Petition from Environmental Defense Fund, et al.; Request To Amend the Color Additive Regulations To Remove the Solvents Ethylene Dichloride, Methylene Chloride, and Trichloroethylene; Reopening of the Comment Period

The FDA is reopening the comment period on a petition from the Environmental Defense Fund and others to remove three harmful solvents—ethylene dichloride, methylene chloride, and trichloroethylene—from color additive rules. This change affects companies using these solvents in color additives and aims to make products safer. Comments are open until June 29, 2026, giving everyone a chance to share new info before any final decisions.