FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12, 20I I ,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Roy Blunt nited States Senate 274 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Blunt: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 20 II. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of rcgulatory reform called for in the recent Exccutive Orders since I arrived at thc FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and climinating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. Thc results have been strong. Wc havc eliminated more than 50 unncedcd regulations and we are working toward climinating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitivencss. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their rcsponsibilities consistent with the Executivc Ordcrs on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and bencfits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvemcnt ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process of rulemakings. Thc involvement ofthe Agency's economists in the early stages ofrulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcemcnt ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headcd by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Inlernel Order contains the type ofmarket analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Exccutive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and deviccs that rely on those networks. These cfforts culminated in light-touch rules of the road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage thcir networks and innovate with respcct to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implemcntation is bencfitting the nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in thc wake of our Open Internet Order. 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Roy Blunt I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. ( Sincere y, ulius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12, 2011 ,JULIUS GENACHQWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Kelly Ayotte United States Senate 188 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Ayotte: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executivc Orders since I arrivcd at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improvc how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have climinated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we arc working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committcd to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitiveness. To ensurc that FCC rules effcctively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process ofrulemakings. The involvement of the Agcncy's economists in thc early stages of rulemakings has hclpcd bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Intcrnet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains thc type ofmarket analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Ordcrs. This markct analysis was an integral part ofthc Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy. both in broadband networks and in the content applications, services, and devices that rely on those network. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules of the road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensurc that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in thc wake ofour Open Internet Order. 445 121H STREET S W. WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Kelly Ayotte I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance. Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12.20 II JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable John Boozman nited States Senate 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Boozman: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undcrtaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executive Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitiveness. To en ure that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits ofproposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process of rulemakings. The involvement of the Agency's economists in the early stages ofrulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains the type of market analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and devices that rely on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet freedom and openness. increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. 445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable John Boozman I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Septembcr 12, 20 I I JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Jim DeMint Ranking Member Subcommittce on Communications, Technology, and the Internet ommittee on Commerce. Science, and Transportation United States Senate 428 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator DeMint: This responds to your corrcspondcnce ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executive Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and othcr unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded rcgulations and wc arc working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global compctitivcness. To ensure that FCC rules effectivcly and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I havc also directed FCC staff' to perform their responsibilities con istent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective rcgulatory impact analysis. It is common practicc for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and bendits ofproposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing thc early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process ofrulemakings. The involvement of the Agency's economists in thc early stages ofrulcmakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Ordcr followed enforcemcnt ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chainnan Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains the typc of market analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part of the Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and dcviccs that rely on those networks. These cfforts culminated in light-touch rules of thc road that prescrve Internet freedom and opcnness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can rcasonably manage thcir nctworks and innovate with respect to 445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Jim DeMint technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know iff ean be of any further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12, 20 I I JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Dean Heller United States Senatc 4 Russell Courtyard Washington, D.C. 205 I0 Dear Senator Ileller: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 20 II. The FCC has been undcrtaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executivc Ordcrs since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with idcntifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global compctitivcness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and cfficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical proccss ofrulemakings. The involvcmcnt ofthe Agency's economists in the carly stages of rulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Opcn Intcrnet Order followcd cnforcement ofopen Internct principles by a bipartisan Commission hcadcd by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains the type of markct analysis and cost-bencfit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an intcgral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an opcn Internet policy that maximizes innovation and invcstment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications. services, and devices that rely on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practiccs. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Dean Ileller I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Scptcmber 12, 20I I ,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison Ranking Mcmber Committee on Commerce, Science and Transponation United States Senate 560 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Hutchison: This responds to your correspondcncc ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Exccutivc Ordcrs since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force chargcd with idcntifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, a wcll as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that suppons innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitiveness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It i common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits ofproposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, ineluding by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process of rulemakings. The involvement ofthe Agency's economists in the early stages ofrulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Manin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains the type of market analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, ervices, and devices that rely on those networks. These effons culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to 445 12TH STREET S W. WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison technology and bu incss practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting thc nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this mallcr. Please let mc know if I can be ofany further assistance. Sinccrcly. • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Scptember 12, 20I I ,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable John Isakson United States Senate 120 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Isakson: This responds to your corrcspondencc ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executivc Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One ofmy first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Forcc chargcd with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other stcps to improve how the FCC functions. The results havc been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, cconomic growth, and Amcrica's global competitiveness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and emciently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospectivc and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process ofrulemakings. The involvement of the Agency's economists in the early stages ofrulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open In/ernel Order contains the type of market analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes ilillovation and investment throughout the broadband economy. both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and devices that rely on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules of the road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the 445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D.C. 20554 • 202'418·1000 Page2-The J lonorable John Isakson nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance. Sincerely. • Julius Genaehowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Septembcr 12, 2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN Thc Iionorable Marco Rubio United States Scnate 356 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear cnator Rubio: This responds to your correspondcnce ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. Thc FCC has becn undertaking the kind of rcgulatory reform called for in the recent Executive Orders since I arrived at thc FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with idcntifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying othcr steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we arc working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. J am committcd to improving FCC proccsses and decisions in a man ncr that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitivcness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and cfficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC stan'to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and rctrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process of rulemakings. The involvement ofthe Agency's cconomists in the early stagcs of rulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. Thc Commi sion's Open Internet Order followed enforcemcnt ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission hcadcd by Republican Chairnlan Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open Internet Order contains the type ofmarket analysis and cost-bcnefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Intemet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, serviccs, and devices that rely on those networks. Thesc cfforts culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet frecdom and openness, incrcase certainty in the markctplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their nctworks and innovate with respcct to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is bencfitting the 445 12lH STREET S W WASHINGTON. D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Honorable Marco Rubio nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. J appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can bc ofany further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION cptember 12,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable John R. Thune United States Senate 493 Rus ell Senate Office Building Wa hington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Thune: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executive Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One ofmy first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitiveness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC staff to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process ofrulemakings. The involvement of the Agency's economists in the early tages of rulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open In/ernel Order contains the type ofmarket analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and devices that rely on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the 445 12TH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000 Pagc2-The Honorable John R. Thune nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this matter. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12,2011 JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Ilonorablc Patrick J. Toomcy nited tates Senate 711 lIart Senate Office Building Wa hington. D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Toomey: This responds to your correspondence ofJuly 12 and July 27, 2011. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform called for in the recent Executive Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The results have been strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnecessary data collections. I am committed to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitiveness. To ensure that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I have also directed FCC stafl' to perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits ofproposed regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process, ineluding by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in the analytical process of rulemakings. The involvement ofthe Agency's economists in the early stages of rulemakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open In/erne/ Order contains thc type ofmarket analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplatcd in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part of the Commission's efforts to develop an open Internct policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy, both in broadband networks and in the content, applications, services, and devices that rely on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules ofthe road that preserve Internet freedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that their implementation is benefitting the 445 12TH STREET S,W WASHINGTON. DC 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2-The Iionorable Patrick J. Toomey nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the U.S. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this mailer. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. incerely. • Julius Genachowski FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION September 12, 20 I I JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable Roger Wicker United States Senate 555 Dirkscn Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Wicker: This responds to your correspondencc ofJuly 12 and July 27, 20 II. The FCC has been undertaking the kind of regulatory reform callcd for in the reccnt Executive Orders since I arrived at the FCC. One of my first acts as Chairman was to create a Reform Task Force charged with identifying and eliminating outdated rules and other unjustified burdens on industry or the public, as well as identifying other steps to improve how the FCC functions. The rcsults have bcen strong. We have eliminated more than 50 unneeded regulations and we are working toward eliminating 25 unnccessary data collections. I am committcd to improving FCC processes and decisions in a manner that supports innovation, economic growth, and America's global competitivcncss. To ensurc that FCC rules effectively and efficiently advance the Agency's statutory mission, I havc also dirccted FCC stalTto perform their responsibilities consistent with the Executive Orders on prospective and retrospective regulatory impact analysis. It is common practice for FCC rulemaking decisions to analyze the costs and benefits of proposcd regulations. During my tenure, I have brought particular focus to this process. including by directing the early involvement ofour Chief Economist in thc analytical process of rulemakings. The involvement of the Agency's economists in the early stagcs of rulcmakings has helped bring additional rigor to the FCC's analytical process. The Commission's Open Internet Order followed enforcement ofopen Internet principles by a bipartisan Commission headed by Republican Chairman Kevin Martin. The Commission's Open In/erne/ Order contains the type of market analysis and cost-benefit analysis contemplated in the Executive Orders. This market analysis was an integral part ofthe Commission's efforts to develop an open Internet policy that maximizes innovation and investment throughout the broadband economy. both in broadband networks and in the content. applications. services, and deviccs that rcly on those networks. These efforts culminated in light-touch rules orthe road that preserve Internet frcedom and openness, increase certainty in the marketplace, and ensure that broadband providers can reasonably manage their networks and innovate with respect to technology and business practices. I am confident that thcir implementation is benefitting the 445 12lH STREET S.W. WASHINGTON, DC 20554 • 202-418-1000 Page2--The Honorable Roger Wicker nation, as evidenced by the billions ofdollars in private investment both in broadband networks and applications in the u.s. in the wake ofour Open Internet Order. I appreciate your interest in this maner. Please let me know if I can be ofany further assistance. Sincerely, • Julius Genachowski