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[FR Doc No: 94-19617]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 423

 

Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel 
and Certain Piece Goods Extension of Time for Filing Public Comments

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Extension of time for filing comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') has 
requested public comments on its Trade Regulation Rule on Care Labeling 
of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods (``the Care Labeling 
Rule'' or ``the Rule''). 59 FR 30733 (June 15, 1994).

DATES: Written comments will be accepted until October 15, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be directed to: Secretary, Federal Trade 
Commission, Room H-159, Sixth and Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, 
DC 20580. Comments about the Care Labeling Rule should be identified as 
``16 CFR part 423--Comment.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Constance M. Vecellio, Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, 
DC 20580, (202) 326-2966.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 15, 1994, the Commission published a 
request for comments on the Care Labeling Rule as part of its oversight 
responsibilities, to review Rules and guides periodically. 
Specifically, the Commission requested comments about the overall costs 
and benefits of the Rule and its overall regulatory and economic impact 
as a part of its systematic review of all current Commission 
regulations and guides. The Commission also requested comment on 
whether the Rule should be modified so as to: (1) Permit the use of 
care symbols in lieu of words; (2) revise the requirements for care 
instructions in order to provide consumers with information about 
whether a garment can be both washed and dry cleaned; and (3) clarify 
the ``reasonable basis'' requirements of the Rule.
    The comment period was scheduled to close on August 15, 1994. 
However, citing the complexity of the Rule, the American Textile 
Manufacturers Institute requested that the Commission extend the 
comment period for 60 days, until October 15, 1994. To provide all 
interested parties with an adequate opportunity to address the issues 
on which comment is sought, the Commission has determined to extend the 
comment period until October 15, 1994

List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 423

    Care labeling of textile wearing apparel and certain piece goods, 
Trade practices.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41-58.

    By direction of the Commission.
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-19617 Filed 8-10-94; 8:45 am]
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