Here are the 2257 changes...real simple
 

ADDITIONS, CHANGES AND CLARIFICATIONS
RE: 18 U.S.C. 2257
Source: Federal Register, Vol. 72, No. 133, Page 38033-39

These are NOT the final rules!

NEW Record Keeping Rules for Secondaries:

"Lascivious exhibition of the genitals" is now part of the definition of "actual sexually explicit conduct," (the recording of which triggers the statute) purportedly retroactively back to July 27, 2006. Note: By some courts' view, the genital area may be clothed and yet fall within this definition. See, for example, U.S. v. Knox 32 F.3d 733 (C.A.3,1994)
Applies only to images recorded on or after July 27, 2006.*
Can accept a duplicate of ID and with the address and other unnecessary data deleted, but must contain photo, serial number, name, and DOB.
Must otherwise index and cross-reference as if a primary (but with additional burdens).
Secondaries are subject to inspections just as primaries have been.
CHANGES:

Live web cams must record sufficient material to identify performer and must otherwise comply with record-keeping (may be in conflict with pending FSC v. Gonzalez injunction).
Websites must put entire 2257 statement (designating e.g., custodian and street address), rather than previously approved hypertext.
Primaries may delete "non-essentials" from ID copies provided to secondaries (but must contain photo, serial number, name, and DOB).
CLARIFICATIONS:

Producers (foreign or domestic) filming overseas may rely on government-issued ID other than USA-issued.
Primary producers with performances recorded before June 23, 2005, may rely upon non-government ID, such as employer or school ID.
Fight Back:

FSC is launching an industry-wide campaign to encourage participation for the 2257 public comment period.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ENDS SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Visit freespeechcoalition.com for help in formatting and transmitting your comments (Guide will be soon available).

great brief!!
thanks!

great info.

When will the be approved or declined?

thanks for sharing

Great post Jay.

If you are interested, you can read more at freespeechcoalition.com and xxxlaw.com, both good sites with valuable information for anyone in this industry.

Matt

Nice post :)

Thanks for the info.

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Thanks for sharing...

Nice Post!|headbang|

Everyone willing to stand up and be counted should make a comment during the public comment period.
The ONLY way they will change the rules in our favor is if we can show a hardship. They really believe it will be simple.
So go to the Free Speech coalition and get the info on submitting your comment.

thanks for the update

didn't know it...thanks...

No hope.

I have been watching the US from outside for years, and have occasionally posted here and on other boards about the parallels between the USA today and the UK in the 1980s. I have pointed out that unless you make a stand now you will soon find yourself in the same situation that we were in when I started in this business. Look back over a few old threads to see the responses I got.

I gave up, America, it seems, has no intention of "standing up and being counted". Everyone simply says "It won't happen here" and buries their head in the sand.