FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12, 20 I I
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The llonorable John Barrow
U.S. House of Rcpresentativcs
2202 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Barrow:
Thank you for your letter regarding Executive Order 13563. On July 11
th
, President
Obama issued an Executive Ordcr asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manncr that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory system that protccts public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I wclcomcd the July 11
th
Executive Order upon its issuancc and intcnd to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Ordcr. I havc communicated to FCC staff that thcy are
cxpcctcd to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy ofthc statemcntthat I made upon release ofthe July 11
th
Executive
Order for your information. I am proud of the work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my first wcek on thc job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As reflected in the public blog of thc FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an indepcndent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy of this blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCCs achievements and apprcciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Jul ius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D,C 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12,20 II
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Dan Boren
U.S. House of Representatives
2447 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Boren:
Thank you for your lettcr regarding Executive Order 13563. On July II th, President.
Obama issucd an Executive Order asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment whilc promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the July II th Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff that they are
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy of the statement that I made upon release ofthe July 11
th
Executive
Order for your information. I am proud ofthe work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my lirst week on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As reDected in the public blog of the FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will cominue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy ofthis blog post for your review.
I am proud of the FCC's achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12, 20 I I
JULIUS GENACHQWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Dennis Cardoza
U.S. House of Representatives
2437 Rayburn Ilouse Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Cardoza:
Thank you for your lettcr regarding Executive Order 13563. On July II'h, President
Obama issued an Executive Order asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Fcdcral
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the July 11
th
Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with thc Ordcr. I havc communicated to FCC staIT that they arc
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy ofthe statement that I made upon release of the July 11
th
Executive
Order for your information. I am proud ofthc work that the Commission has achieved in this
dircction since my first week on the job as Chainnan. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As reflected in the public blog of the FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy ofthis blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCCs achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S,W WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Iionorable Ben Chandler
Chairman
Task Force on Oversight and Regulatory Review
U.S. House of Representatives
1504 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chairman Chandler:
Thank you for your letter regarding Executive Order 13563. On July 11
11
\ President
Obama issued an Executive Order asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory systcm that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the July Ill" Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff that they are
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance ofthe initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy ofthe statement that I made upon release of the July 11
1h
Executive
Order for your information. I am proud of the work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction sincc my first week on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achicvcmcnt . As reflected in the public blog ofthe FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Govcrnmcnt, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
mattcrs, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy ofthis blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCC's achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S W WASHINGTON, 0 C. 20554 • 202-4 I 8-1 000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12, 20 I I
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Iionorable Tim Iioiden
Vice-Chair
Task Force on Oversight and Regulatory Review
U.S. Ilouse of Representatives
2417 Rayburn House Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Vice Chair Holden:
Thank you for your letter regarding Executive Order 13563. On July 11
th
, President
Obama issued an Executive Order asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "10 produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the July 11
th
Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff that they are
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy of the statement that I made upon release of the July 11
th
Executive
Order for your infon11ation. I am proud ofthe work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my first week on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As renected in the public blog of the FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy of this blog post for your review.
I an1 proud of the FCC's achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me ifyou have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
ee: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. DC. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Septcmber 12. 20 I I
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
Thc Iionorable Jim Matheson
U.S. House of Representatives
2434 Rayburn Iiousc Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Matheson:
Thank you for your letter rcgarding Exccutivc Order 13563. On July II'h, President
Obama issucd an Exccutive Order asking independent regulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, '·to produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I wclcomed the July Il'h Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff that they are
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
cxecutivc order. I directed agency staff' to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy of the statement that I made upon release ofthe July Il'h Executive
Order for your information. I am proud of the work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my first week on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As reOected in the public blog of the FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an indcpcndent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy of this blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCCs achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
mattcr. PIcase do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosurc
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON. 0 C 20554 • 202·418·1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12,2011
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Mike Ross
U.S. House of Representatives
2436 Rayburn House 011ice Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Ross:
Thank. you for your letter regarding Executive Order 13563. On July II th, President
Obama issued an Executive Order asking independent regulatory agcncies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfare, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the .July II th Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff" that they are
expected to comply with thc exccutive order. Previously, after the issuance of the initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy ofthe statement that I made upon release ofthe .July 11 th Executive
Order for your information. I am proud ofthe work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my first wcek on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlincs many of our
achievcmcnts. As rcflected in the public blog ofthe FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, I am enclosing a
copy ofthis blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCC's achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
•
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstcin
445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
September 12, 20 I 1
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Heath Shuler
U.S. House of Representativcs
229 Cannon I-louse Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Congressman Shuler:
Thank you for your letter regarding Executive Order 13563. On July II til, President
Obama issued an Executive Order asking indcpcndcnt rcgulatory agencies such as the Federal
Communications Commission to act in a manner that promotes the goal of Executive Order
13563, "to produce a regulatory system that protects public health, welfarc, safety, and our
environment while promoting economic growth, innovation, competitiveness, and job creation."
I welcomed the July II til Executive Order upon its issuance and intend to ensure that the
Commission acts in accordance with the Order. I have communicated to FCC staff that they are
expected to comply with the executive order. Previously, after the issuance ofthe initial
executive order, I directed agency staff to follow the spirit of Executive Order 13563.
I am enclosing a copy ofthe statement that I made upon release of the July 11 til Executive
Order for your information. I am proud ofthe work that the Commission has achieved in this
direction since my first week on the job as Chairman. The enclosure outlines many ofour
achievements. As renected in the public blog ofthe FCC Special Counsel for Innovation in
Government, the Commission will continue to work with all stakeholders on these important
matters, consistent with our obligations as an independent agency. In addition, 1am enclosing a
copy ofthis blog post for your review.
I am proud ofthe FCC's achievements and appreciate your interest in this very important
matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
....
Julius Genachowski
Enclosure
cc: Cass R. Sunstein
445 12n-t STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202·418-1000