37 CFR 251.72
Declaration of controversy: Initiation of arbitration proceeding.

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§251.72 Declaration of controversy: Initiation of arbitration proceeding.

If the Librarian determines that a controversy exists among the claimants to either cable, satellite carrier, or digital audio recording devices and media royalties, the Librarian shall publish in the Federal Register a declaration of controversy along with a notice of initiation of an arbitration proceeding. Such notice shall, to the extent feasible, describe the nature, general structure and schedule of the proceeding.