On September 17, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invited the public to review and comment on rules that were finalized eleven years ago in 2013.
Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act provides that agencies review rules after ten years to consider the rules’ effect on small entities and invite public comments on each rule under review. The agency should consider multiple factors, including:
- the continued need for the rule;
- the nature of public complaints or comments;
- the complexity of the rule;
- the extent the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other federal and state laws; and
- the effect of technology, economic conditions, and the passage of time on the relevant market.
The FCC seeks public input on whether the 2013 rules, including those that impact FM broadcast stations, satellite communications, and commercial mobile services, should be eliminated or modified.
Review the Revision or Elimination of Rules for a list of the various rules that were passed in 2013 and are now under consideration.
Small entities can submit comments by November 18, 2024.
Please contact David Mullis in the Office of Advocacy with small entity concerns at David.Mullis@sba.gov or call 202-830-2292.