‘Delete, Delete, Delete': How you can be heard by the FCC
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'Delete, Delete, Delete' was launched by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and announced on March 12 on the social media platform 'X.' In the post, Carr is asking for your input on regulations you believe should be amended, changed or eradicated completely.
The basis of the initiative is for the public's input to identify, clean up, or completely eliminate FCC regulations.
In his post, Carr says, 'For too long, administrative agencies have added new regulatory requirements in excess of their authority or kept lawful regulations in place long after their shelf life had expired' and 'the FCC is committed to ending all of the rules and regulations that are no longer necessary and we welcome the public's participation and feedback throughout this process.'
The FCC regulates media companies, including local television stations like WKBN, WYTV and WYFX and its parent company Nexstar.
There is no deadline on making public comments to the FCC on social media. Click here to learn more about the 'Delete, Delete, Delete' initiative and how you can make your voice heard.
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