Cable operators must file with the U.S. Copyright Office their Statements of Account (Form SA1-2 or SA3) and pay any royalty fees due for the July 2012 – December 2012 accounting period byMarch 1, 2013.  The following forms apply:

• SA1-2 Short Form. For use by cable systems with semiannual gross receipts of less than $527,600.
• SA3 Long Form. For use by cable systems with semiannual gross receipts of $527,600 or more.

Copyright royalty fees must be remitted by electronic payment.  If you have any questions about copyright forms or fees, please contact Heidi Schmid at (312) 372-3930 or via email athschmid@cm-chi.com.