NATOA Files Comments on Proposed Modifications to the Ex Parte Rules
Yesterday NATOA filed
comments with the FCC supporting proposed modifications to the ex parte
rules. The ex parte rules require that persons who have make oral or
written presentations to FCC staff must publically disclose the contents of
that presentation. The proposed changes will make the disclosure process
more transparent and fair. Specifically, the changes would more complete
public disclosure of presentations and would require that most disclosure
filings be made electronically to expedite the process of making them available
to the public. The FCC also proposes altering the Sunshine Period (the
last week before a proceeding will be decided by the FCC) during which time
there are increased restrictions on the ability to have ex parte meetings.
NATOA also urged the FCC
to use this as an opportunity to better enforce the existing ex parte
rules.
The full text of NATOA’s filing is available here.