An Update on Process Reform Streamlining Initiatives

The Federal Communications Commission has been working on streamlining its processes, focusing on new approaches to simplify how we do business, with the goal of improving the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the Commission’s work.

Initiatives include:

• a streamlined way of processing certain applications for review (AFRs) internally, which we call the “ Rocket Docket;”
• Closing dormant dockets;
• Consent agendas;
• Using summary disposition and other methods of streamlined treatment of Commission items;
• Expedited Review of Complaints;
• Streamlining internal review processes within each Bureau or Office and expedite decision-making;
• Expanded Online Filing;
• Electronic Distribution of Licenses; and
• Streamlining Federal Register Submissions.