The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a comprehensive review of its regulations to identify and eliminate or scale back outdated, unnecessary, or unduly burdensome rules. As part of this effort, the FCC issued a Public Notice on March 12, 2025, inviting industry stakeholders, businesses, and the public to submit input on regulations they believe should be repealed or revised. Comments on the proceeding are due April 11, 2025 with reply comments due April 25, 2025.
This initiative aligns with the FCC’s ongoing deregulatory agenda and is consistent with the agency’s statutory obligation under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) to periodically review rules affecting small businesses. The Commission is particularly focused on identifying regulations that no longer serve their intended purpose or that impose unnecessary compliance costs.
What Do You Need to Know?
The Public Notice seeks comment on:
- Rules that are outdated, unnecessary, or overly burdensome and should be eliminated.
- Regulations that should be modified to better reflect current market conditions, technological advancements, or industry practices.
- Any unintended consequences of existing regulations that negatively impact innovation, competition, or investment.
The FCC is encouraging stakeholders to provide specific, evidence-based justifications for why certain rules should be revised or repealed, including data and real-world examples of regulatory burdens.
Key Considerations for Clients
Companies subject to FCC regulation should review their current compliance obligations and assess whether there are rules that unnecessarily hinder business operations, impose disproportionate costs, or are inconsistent with modern technology and market realities.
This is an opportunity for industry participants to directly influence regulatory policy and shape the FCC’s deregulatory priorities in ways that could reduce compliance burdens and promote a more business-friendly environment.
The CommLaw Group Can Help!
Clients interested in presenting the FCC with regulations they wish to eliminate or scale back and advocating for deregulatory relief should contact the Responsible Partner serving their account or reach out to: Jonathan S. Marashlian at jsm@commlawgroup.com or Michael P. Donahue at mpd@commlawgroup.com.
Our team is available to help assess regulatory burdens, draft persuasive submissions, and advocate on your behalf before the FCC.
