[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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