Petitions for Newly Proposed Exemptions
Petitions for newly proposed exemptions in response to the June 9, 2026, notice of inquiry were due on August 24, 2026.
| Class | Petitioner |
|---|---|
| 1 | Class 1: Audiovisual Works — Accessibility and Captioning |
| 2 | Class 2: Audiovisual Works — Criticism and Comment |
| 3 | Class 3: Audiovisual Works — Playback on Unsupported Devices |
| 4 | Class 4: Audiovisual Works — Replacement Class 4(a) – Preservation Class 4(b) – Hardware Obsolescence Class 4(c) – Digital Service Discontinuation |
| 5 | Class 5: Audiovisual Works — Personal Playback |
| 6 | Class 6: Audiovisual Works — Public Domain Works |
| 7 | Class 7: Computer Programs — Jailbreaking |
| 8 | Class 8: Computer Programs — Repair Class 8(a) – Device and Equipment Repair
Class 8(b) – Medical Device Repair
|
| 9 | Class 9: Video Games — Operating System Incompatibility |
| 10 | Class 10: Video Game — Network Play |
The Office received two petitions that failed to meet the threshold requirements of section 1201(a). Consequently, these petitions will not be a part of this cycle’s rulemaking.
| Petitions |
|---|
| Jayden Milne |
| MuCache LLC |