Technology · 12/08/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Repeals Part 62 of Commission Rules Regarding Interlocking Directorates

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed Part 62 of its rules governing interlocking directorates, following a review of comments and a conclusion that the provisions are no longer necessary in the public interest.

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