'Delete, delete, delete.' How you can weigh in on FCC's regulations

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Federal Communications Commission is asking Americans to weigh in on regulations, helping it determine what to keep, revise or eliminate.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the "Delete Delete Delete" initiative last month. According to the public notice, people have until April 11 to provide their comments.

The FCC regulates "interstate and international communications through cable, radio, television, satellite and wire," according to its website. Those regulations apply to media and telecommunications companies, as well as local television stations such as KXAN.

KXAN's parent company, Nexstar, has created a website to outline its position. People can go to the site to read more about where it stands. They can also read the FCC's public notice for more details on the government's effort and questions the agency hopes to answer.

According to the public notice, people can submit their formal comments via mail or electronically through the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System. The FCC is also listening on X, according to Nexstar's informational website.

Deregulation in the Trump Administration

According to a press release, this initiative is part of carrying out President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at promoting deregulation. It specifically mentioned one signed Jan. 31 called "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation" and another from Feb. 19 called "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's 'Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative."

"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," Carr said in the release, noting it creates "headwinds and slows down our country's innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

"The FCC is committed to ending all of the rules and regulations that are no longer necessary," Carr continued. "And we welcome the public’s participation and feedback throughout this process.”