The AOP have given support to the Illustrator's Partnership in the US who have submitted amendments to the proposed Orphan Works legislation.
As you can see from this document the time for letter writing is NOW!: http://hub.the-aop.org/Downloads/p2001_sectionid/16/p2001_fileid/50
The amendments we are supporting can be seen here:http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr-5889-amendments.html The letter to send is here: http://hub.the-aop.org/Downloads/p2001_sectionid/16/p2001_fileid/49
The list of fax numbers it is to be sent to can be found here:http://ipaorphanworks.blogspot.com/2008/07/house-judiciary-committee-contact-list.html Please take the time to send the letter and pass the information onto other photographers. All letters must be sent before the end of the week.RegardsGwen ThomasExecutive DirectorBusiness & Legal Affairs