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January 7, 2010   
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FCC LAUNCHES REBOOT.FCC.GOV TO ENGAGE
PUBLIC IN AGENCY REFORM
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Federal Communications Commission launched Reboot.FCC.gov, 
the first-ever Web site dedicated to soliciting public input on ways to improve citizen interaction 
with the FCC. The launch also includes the first official FCC blog, which will feature posts from 
FCC employees and each of the five Commission members. 
“Transforming the Commission into a model of excellence in government is one of my top 
priorities,” said Chairman Julius Genachowski. “The success of this transformation depends on 
strong public participation throughout the process. With the launch of Reboot.FCC.gov, our goal 
is to get input from all corners of the country on ways to improve usability, accessibility, and 
transparency across the agency.”
To advance the FCC reform agenda, Chairman Julius Genachowski appointed a team of senior 
leadership within the agency dedicated to identifying the most needed and important areas for 
improvement. Reboot.FCC.gov highlights five key elements of FCC reform for public discussion 
and feedback:
· Redesign of FCC.gov: As part of a long-overdue redesign of the FCC.gov Web site, the 
FCC is asking for ideas on how best to streamline and improve the experience for all site 
visitors. 
· Data: Because data underlies all agency proceedings, the FCC is launching 
FCC.gov/data, an online clearinghouse for the Commission’s public data, and looking for 
additional ways increase openness, transparency, efficiency and public oversight. 
· Engagement: The FCC is reevaluating how citizens engage in government and exploring 
new ways to increase public participation through the use of new media tools, e-
rulemaking, and expanding our audiences.
· Systems: The FCC is overhauling and reforming the systems available at FCC.gov --
from the Electronic Comment Filing System to creating a Consolidated Licensing System 
-- and wants feedback on ways to make them easier to navigate and more useful. 
· Rules and Processes: The FCC aims to modernize and grow the efficiency of agency 
proceedings, and seeks input on ways to improve the quality of agency decision-making, 
reduce backlogs, and enhance the public's ability to understand and participate in 
Commission proceedings.
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