Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr is calling on the public to help identify "unnecessary" regulations created by the agency, with the goal of eliminating them. The initiative, dubbed "In re: Delete, Delete, Delete," is a response to President Donald Trump's executive orders seeking to remove regulations across the government.

Carr's move is seen as a demonstration of his loyalty to Trump's policies, having taken up the President's preferred policies and investigated media and tech companies Trump has long battled. The FCC Chairman stated that administrative agencies have added new regulatory requirements in excess of their authority or kept lawful regulations in place long after their shelf life had expired, creating "headwinds" that slow down innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.

The FCC is seeking comments that identify rules and regulations that are outdated, create barriers to entry, or "unfairly disadvantage American-owned businesses," or have greater costs than benefits. The public can submit comments on the FCC website for the next 30 days. This initiative is part of a broader effort to deregulate across the government, with Trump's executive order calling for agencies to identify 10 regulations to repeal for every one they propose.

This move has significant implications for the tech industry, which has long been critical of what it sees as overly burdensome regulations. By eliminating unnecessary regulations, the FCC aims to create a more favorable business environment for innovators and entrepreneurs. However, critics may argue that this initiative could lead to a lack of oversight and accountability, potentially harming consumers and the broader public interest.

The FCC's move is also seen as part of a larger trend of deregulation in the tech industry. In recent years, there have been efforts to roll back net neutrality rules, relax antitrust enforcement, and reduce regulatory oversight of tech companies. While proponents argue that this will lead to increased innovation and economic growth, critics warn that it could lead to a lack of accountability and a widening of the digital divide.

As the FCC seeks public input on which regulations to repeal, it remains to be seen how this initiative will play out. Will it lead to a more favorable business environment, or will it compromise consumer protections and the public interest? One thing is certain: the tech industry will be watching closely as this initiative unfolds.