Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has launched a formal inquiry into Comcast and NBCUniversal, citing rising concerns about the network’s treatment of local broadcast affiliates and potential violations of federal regulations.

The move marks a significant step toward reasserting federal oversight in a broadcasting landscape increasingly dominated by national conglomerates.

In a letter sent today to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Carr noted that he directed the FCC’s Media Bureau to examine the network’s affiliate agreements and determine whether Comcast’s practices undermine the independence and public service obligations of local stations.

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