FCC Release of Net Neutrality Deregulation Order Appears to Be Nearing
The FCC could soon issue the order undoing net neutrality regulation, officials told us Wednesday. "I don't think they're looking to drag it out. My sense is it could come out later this week or early next," said one. "That…
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sounds about right," said another, noting "it's just a big item" and "takes more time," particularly given the holiday break. The second official said the final item will look "pretty similar to the draft" that circulated, except for a few changes, including those previously cited by Commissioner Mike O'Rielly on the legal basis of a transparency rule and on the pre-emption of state and local transparency requirements. Some commissioners appear to be writing lengthier statements than they gave Dec. 14, when the item was adopted in a 3-2 party-line vote (see 1712140039). The Republican-run FCC could add some justifications to the text to respond to criticisms of the two dissenting Democratic commissioners and others as it prepares for promised legal challenges. A spokesman declined to comment. Once the order is released, congressional Democrats may file a resolution of disapproval (see 1801030051).