FCC Moves to Deregulate Broadcast Service Rules Through "In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete" Proceeding

Strategic Insights -

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken another step towards advancing its Build America Agenda by simplifying and eliminating outdated regulations. In a recent meeting, the FCC identified obsolete and unnecessary rules in the broadcast service portion of its regulations and decided to repeal them. This move aims to streamline the FCC's rulebooks by removing 71 outdated provisions, including 98 rules and requirements, 12 pages, and 5,117 words. The public will have the opportunity to provide input on this action, but absent significant adverse comments, the repealed rules will be removed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The FCC's "In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete" proceeding aims to remove outdated, obsolete, or unnecessary regulations from the broadcast service rules.
  • The proceeding will repeal 71 rule provisions, including 98 rules and requirements, 12 pages, and 5,117 words from the FCC's rulebooks.
  • The FCC removed regulations governing obsolete technology, such as analog television service, and procedures for a TV subscription system that operates on defunct technology.
  • Outdated rules, including policies with outdated information, are also being eliminated.
  • The public will have input on this action, but absent significant adverse comments, the repealed rules will be removed.
  • Kathy Berthot, Maria Mullarkey, and Hillary DeNigro from the Media Bureau and Brandon Moss, Jane Coffin, and Troy Tanner from the Office of International Affairs were instrumental in working on this item.
  • The FCC is consistent with Congressional authority in this decision, targeting only regulations that would not benefit from extensive regulatory processes.

Statistics:

  • 71 rule provisions will be removed from the FCC's rulebooks.
  • 98 rules and requirements will be repealed.
  • 12 pages of regulations will be eliminated.
  • 5,117 words of outdated language will be removed from the FCC's rulebooks.
  • The FCC is removing regulations that govern obsolete technology, such as analog television service.
  • The proceeding targets only regulations that would not benefit from more extensive regulatory processes.

Sources:

  • Federal Communications Commission. (No date provided). Statement on the Commission's Meeting Items.