[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 131 (Friday, July 9, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 37051]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-17432]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 23


Extension of Time; Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals and 
Pewter Industries

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Extension of time for filing public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') requested 
public comments on June 8, 1999, 64 FR 30448, on proposed revisions to 
the Guides for Jewelry, Precious Metals and Pewter Industries (``the 
Guides''), 16 CFR part 23. The Commission solicited comments until July 
8, 1999. In response to a request from an industry group, the 
Commission grants an extension of the comment period.

DATES: Written comments will be accepted until August 31, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be directed to: Secretary, Federal Trade 
Commission, Room H-159, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 
20580. Comments should be identified as ``Guides for the Jewelry, 
Precious Metals and Pewter Industries--16 CFR Part 23--Comment.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin Rosen Spector, Attorney, Federal 
Trade Commission, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3740, 
<[email protected]>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By letter dated June 23, 1999, the Appraisal 
Information Services' Gem and Jewelry Reference requested that the 
comment period be extended for forty-five days, until August 23, 
1999.\1\ The Commission has determined that an extension of the comment 
period as requested is appropriate. Therefore, to allow all interested 
persons the opportunity to supply the Commission with written data, 
views and arguments concerning the Commission's review of the Guides, 
the Commission grants an extension of the comment period to August 31, 
1999.
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    \1\ A copy of the letter has been placed on the public record of 
this proceeding.
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List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 23

    Advertising, Labeling, Trade practices, Watches and jewelry.

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

    By direction of the Commission.
Benjamin I. Berman,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-17432 Filed 7-8-99; 8:45 am]
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