[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 250 (Friday, December 27, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 68173-68175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-33017]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Ch. I
Notice of Intent to Request Public Comments on Rules
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of intent to request public comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its systematic review of all current Commission
regulations and guides, the Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'')
gives notice that it intends to request public comments on the rules
listed below during 1997. The Commission will request comments on,
among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need
for, the rules; possible conflict between the rules and state, local,
or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules of
any technological, economic, or other industry changes. In certain
instances the reviews also will address other specific matters or
issues, such as reviews of the impact on small businesses mandated by
the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. No Commission
determination on the need for or the substance of a rule should be
inferred from the intent to publish requests for comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details may be obtained from
the Commission's contact person(s) listed for each particular item.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review
of and solicit public comments on the following rules during 1997:
(1) Hobby Protection Act Rules, 16 CFR Part 304. The review of the
Hobby Protection Act Rules will include a review of the impact of the
rules on small businesses under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Agency Contact: Robert E. Easton, Sr., Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S-4302,
Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202)
326-3029.
(2) 900 Number Rule, 16 CFR Part 308.
Agency Contact: Marianne Schwanke, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau
of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, Room H-238,
Sixth
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Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3165.
(3) Dry Cell Batteries Rule, 16 CFR Part 403.
Agency Contact: Neil J. Blickman, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau
of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S-4302, Sixth
Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3038.
(4) Negative Option Plans Rule, 16 CFR Part 425.
Agency Contact: Edwin Rodriguez, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau
of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S-4302, Sixth
Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3147.
(5) Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Rule, 16 CFR Part 432.
Agency Contact: Robert E. Easton, Sr., Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S-4302,
Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202)
326-3029.
(6) Ophthalmic Practice Rules, 16 CFR Part 456.
Agency Contact: James Reilly Dolan, Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Service Industry Practices,
Room H-200, Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC
20580, (202) 326-3292.
(7) Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures under Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act, 16 CFR Part 703.
Agency Contact: Carole I. Danielson, Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, Room H-
238, Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580,
(202) 326-3115.
As part of its systematic program to review all current Commission
regulations and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled
reviews of additional rules and guides for 1998 through 2006. A copy of
this tentative schedule is appended. The Commission may modify or
reorder the schedule in the future where appropriate to incorporate new
legislative rules, or to respond to external factors (such as changes
in the law) or other considerations.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41-58.
By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
Appendix--Regulatory Review Modified Revolving Ten-Year Schedule
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Year to re
16 CFR Part Topic view Office to review
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304............................ Hobby Protection Act Rules...... 1997 ENF.
308............................ 900 Number Rule................. 1997 MP/AP/CP.
403............................ Dry Cell Batteries Rule......... 1997 ENF.
425............................ Negative Option Rule............ 1997 ENF.
432............................ Amplifier Rule.................. 1997 ENF.
456............................ Ophthalmic Practice Rules....... 1997 SIP.
703............................ Informal Dispute Settlement 1997 MP.
Procedures.
20............................. Used Auto Parts Industry Guides. 1998 CLRO.
243............................ Decorative Wall Paneling Guides. 1998 DERO.
801............................ Hart-Scott-Rodino Coverage Rules 1998 BC.
(mergers).
802............................ Hart-Scott-Rodino Exemption 1998 BC.
Rules (mergers).
803............................ Hart-Scott-Rodino Transmittal 1998 BC.
Rules (mergers).
235............................ Adhesive Compositions Guides.... 1999 SFRO.
240............................ Guides for Ad Allowances and 1999 BC.
Merchandising Payments.
256............................ Guides for the Law Book Industry 1999 ENF.
259............................ Fuel Economy Guides............. 1999 CLRO.
307............................ Regulations under the 1999 AP.
Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco
Health Education Act of 1986.
453............................ Funeral Industry Practices Rule. 1999 MP.
600............................ Statements of General Policy or 1999 CP.
Interpretations.
901............................ Procedures for State Exemptions 1999 CP.
from Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act.
233............................ Guides Against Deceptive Pricing 2000 CHRO.
238............................ Guides Against Bait Advertising. 2000 AP.
241............................ Guides for the Dog and Cat Food 2000 AP.
Industry.
250............................ Guides for the Household 2000 ARO.
Furniture Industry.
251............................ Guide Concerning Use of the Word 2000 CHRO/BC.
``Free''.
310............................ Telemarketing Sales Rule........ 2000 MP.
228............................ Tire Advertising and Labeling 2001 CLRO.
Guides.
255............................ Guides Concerning Use of 2001 AP.
Endorsements and Testimonials
in Advertising.
424............................ Retail Food Store Advertising 2001 ENF.
and Marketing Practices.
433............................ Holder-In-Due-Course Rule....... 2001 CP.
306............................ Automotive Fuel Ratings Rule.... 2003 ENF.
435............................ Mail or Telephone Order 2003 ENF.
Merchandise Rule.
18............................. Guides for the Nursery Industry. 2004 ENF.
305............................ Appliance Labeling Rule......... 2004 ENF.
410............................ Television Picture Size Rule.... 2004 AP.
500............................ Regulations under Section 4 of 2004 ENF/LARO.
the Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act (FPLA).
501............................ Exemptions from Part 500 of FPLA 2004 ENF/LARO.
502............................ Regulations under Section 5(c) 2004 ENF/LARO.
of FPLA.
503............................ Statements of General Policy or 2004 ENF/LARO.
Interpretations under FPLA.
14............................. Administrative Interpretations, 2005 ENF.
General Policy Statements, and
Enforcement Policy Statements.
309............................ Labeling Requirements for 2005 ENF.
Alternative Fuels and
Alternatively Fueled Vehicles.
311............................ Recycled Oil Rule............... 2005 ENF.
429............................ Cooling Off Rule................ 2005 ENF.
444............................ Credit Practices Rule........... 2005 CP.
455............................ Used Car Rule................... 2005 ENF.
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24............................. Leather Products Guides......... 2006 DARO.
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[FR Doc. 96-33017 Filed 12-26-96; 8:45 am]
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