FCC Proposes Procedural And Organizational Reforms

If adopted, these proposed changes will increase the number of filings parties are required to make, will require parties to make more in-depth disclosures about their communications with FCC staff and could increase the penalties for failing to comply with the notice requirements.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued two notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) with proposed revisions to its rules designed to enhance efficiency and reduce backlogs, enhance the transparency and openness of FCC proceedings, and clarify certain rules. If adopted, these proposed changes will increase the number of filings parties are required to make, will require parties to make more in-depth disclosures about their communications with FCC staff and could increase the penalties for failing to comply with the notice requirements. At the same time, the changes will also provide the public and interested parties with more access to FCC proceedings and delegate