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[FR Doc No: 94-10940]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 300

 

Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 
1939

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') is 
requesting public comments on its Rules and Regulations under the Wool 
Products Labeling Act of 1939 (the ``Wool Act''). The Commission is 
also requesting comments about the overall costs and benefits of the 
Rules and their overall regulatory and economic impact as a part of its 
systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides.

DATES: Written comments will be accepted until June 6, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, Room 
H-159, Sixth & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580. Submissions 
should be marked ``Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act, 16 CFR 
part 300--Comment.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Bret S. Smart, Program Advisor, Los 
Angeles Regional Office, Federal Trade Commission, 11000 Wilshire 
Blvd., suite 13209, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 575-7890.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has determined, as part of 
its oversight responsibilities, to review rules and guides 
periodically. These reviews will seek information about the costs and 
benefits of the Commission's rules and guides and their regulatory and 
economic impact. The information obtained will assist the Commission in 
identifying rules and guides that warrant modification or recision.
    At this time, the Commission solicits written public comments 
concerning the Commission's Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act.
    The Wool Act (15 U.S.C. 68) requires marketers of covered wool 
products to mark each product with (1) the generic names and 
percentages by weight of the constituent fibers present in the wool 
product; (2) the name under which the manufacturer or other responsible 
company does business, or in lieu thereof, the registered 
identification number (RN) of such company; and (3) the name of the 
country where the wool product was processed or manufactured. 
Furthermore, the Wool Act contains advertising and recordkeeping 
provisions. Pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Wool Act, ``[t]he 
Commission is authorized and directed to make rules and regulations for 
the manner and form of disclosing information required by this Act * * 
* and to make such further rules and regulations under and in pursuance 
of the terms of this Act as may be necessary and proper for 
administration and enforcement.'' (15 U.S.C. 68d(a).) These 
implementing rules and regulations are set forth at 16 CFR part 300. 
The Commission solicits public comments on the following questions:
    1. Is there a continuing need for the Rules and Regulations issued 
under the Wool Act?
    a. What benefits have the Rules provided to purchasers of the 
products or services affected by the Rules?
    b. Have the Rules imposed costs on purchasers?
    2. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to increase 
the benefits of the Rules to purchasers?
    a. How would these changes affect the costs the Rules impose on 
firms subject to their requirements?
    3. What significant burdens or costs, including costs of 
compliance, have the Rules imposed on firms subject to their 
requirements?
    a. Have the Rules provided benefits to such firms?
    4. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to reduce the 
burdens or costs imposed on firms subject to their requirements?
    a. How would these changes affect the benefits provided by the 
Rules?
    5. Do the Rules overlap or conflict with other federal, state, or 
local laws or regulations?
    6. Since the Rules were issued, what effects, if any, have changes 
in relevant technology or economic conditions had on the Rules?

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 68 et seq.

List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 300

    Advertising, Labeling, Recordkeeping, Wool products.

    By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-10940 Filed 5-5-94; 8:45 am]
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