37 CFR 251.3
Arbitrator lists.

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§251.3 Arbitrator lists.

(a)

Any professional arbitration association or organization may submit, before January 1, 1998, and every two years thereafter, a list of persons qualified to serve as arbitrators on a Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel. The list shall contain the following for each person:

(1)

The full name, address, and telephone number of the person.

(2)

The current position and name of the person's employer, if any, along with a brief summary of the person's employment history, including areas of expertise, and, if available, a description of the general nature of clients represented and the types of proceedings in which the person represented clients.

(3)

A brief description of the educational background of the person, including teaching positions and membership in professional associations, if any.

(4)

A statement of the facts and information which qualify the person to serve as an arbitrator under § 251.5.

(5)

A description or schedule detailing fees proposed to be charged by the person for service on a CARP.

(6)

Any other information which the professional arbitration association or organization may consider relevant.

(b)

After January 1, 1998, and every two years thereafter, the Librarian of Congress shall publish in the Federal Register a list of at least 30, but not more than 75 persons, submitted to the Librarian from at least three professional arbitration associations or organizations. The persons so listed must satisfy the qualifications and requirements of this subchapter and can reasonably be expected to be available to serve as arbitrators on a Copyright Arbitration Royalty Panel during that calendar year. This list will constitute the "arbitrator list" referred to in this subchapter. With respect to persons on the arbitrator list, the Librarian will make available for copying and inspection the information provided under paragraph (a) of this section.