[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 42 (Monday, March 4, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9630-9631]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-5124]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


Regulatory Review; Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION:  Notice of intent to request public comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade 
Commission (``Commission'') rules and guides, the Commission gives 
notice that it intends to request public comments on the rule and 
guides listed below during 2002. The Commission will request comments 
on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need 
for, the rule and guides; possible conflict between the rule and guides 
and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect 
on the rule and guides of any technological, economic, or other 
industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the 
substance of the rule and guides should be inferred from the intent to 
publish requests for comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details may be obtained from 
the contact person listed for the particular item.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review 
of and solicit public comments on the following rule and guides during 
2002:
    (1) Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in 
Advertising, 16 CFR 255. Agency Contact: Richard Cleland, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising 
Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-
3088.
    (2) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative 
Fueled Vehicles, 16 CFR 309. Agency Contact: Neil Blickman, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 
326-3038.
    As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission 
rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews 
of other rules and guides for 2003 through 2011. A copy of this 
tentative schedule is appended. The Commission may in its discretion 
modify or reorder the schedule in the future 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
        16 CFR Part                      Topic                  review
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255.......................  Guides Concerning Use of                2002
                             Endorsements and Testimonials
                             in Advertising.
309.......................  Labeling Requirements for               2002
                             Alternative Fuels and
                             Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
228.......................  Tire Advertising and Labeling           2003
                             Guides.
304.......................  Rules and Regulations under the         2003
                             Hobby Protection Act.
600.......................  Statements of General Policy or         2003
                             Interpretations Under the Fair
                             Credit Reporting Act.
 18.......................  Guides for the Nursery Industry         2004
410.......................  TV Picture Tube Size Rule......         2004
424.......................  Retail Food Store Advertising           2004
                             and Marketing Practices Rule.
 14.......................  Administrative Interpretations,         2005
                             General Policy Statements, and
                             Enforcement Policy Statements.
311.......................  Recycled Oil Rule..............         2005
312.......................  Children's Online Privacy               2005
                             Protection Rule.
444.......................  Credit Practices Rule..........         2005
455.......................  Used Car Rule..................         2005
 24.......................  Guides for Select Leather and           2006
                             Imitation Leather Products.
435.......................  Mail or Telephone Order                 2006
                             Merchandise Rule.
500.......................  Regulations Under Section 4 of          2006
                             the Fair Packaging and
                             Labeling Act (``FPLA'').
501.......................  Exemptions from Part 500 of the         2006
                             FPLA.
502.......................  Regulations Under Section 5(c)          2006
                             of the FPLA.
503.......................  Statements of General Policy or         2006
                             Interpretations Under the FPLA.
305.......................  Appliance Labeling Rule........         2007
306.......................  Automotive Fuel Ratings,                2007
                             Certification and Posting Rule.
429.......................  Cooling Off Rule...............         2007
601.......................  Summary of Consumer Rights,             2007
                             Notice of User
                             Responsibilities, and Notice
                             of Furnisher Responsibilities
                             under the Fair Credit
                             Reporting Act.
254.......................  Guides for Private Vocational           2008
                             and Distance Education Schools.
260.......................  Guides for the use of                   2008
                             Environmental Marketing Claims.
300.......................  Rules and Regulations under the         2008
                             Wool Products Labeling Act of
                             1939.
301.......................  Rules and Regulations under the         2008
                             Fur Products Labeling Act.
303.......................  Rules and Regulations under the         2008
                             Textile Fiber Products
                             Identification Act.
425.......................  Rule Concerning the Use of              2008
                             Negative Option Plans.

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239.......................  Guides for the Advertising of           2009
                             Warranties and Guarantees.
433.......................  Preservation of Consumers'              2009
                             Claims and Defenses Rule.
700.......................  Interpretations of Magnuson-            2009
                             Moss Warranty Act.
701.......................  Disclosure of Written Consumer          2009
                             Product Warranty Terms and
                             Conditions.
702.......................  Pre-sale Availability of                2009
                             Written Warranty Terms.
703.......................  Informal Dispute Settlement             2009
                             Procedures.
 23.......................  Guides for the Jewelry,                 2010
                             Precious Metals, and Pewter
                             Industries.
423.......................  Care Labeling Rule.............         2010
 20.......................  Guides for the Rebuilt,                 2011
                             Reconditioned and Other Used
                             Automobile Parts Industry.
233.......................  Guides Against Deceptive                2011
                             Pricing.
238.......................  Guides Against Bait Advertising         2011
240.......................  Guides for Advertising                  2011
                             Allowances and Other
                             Merchandising Payments and
                             Services.
251.......................  Guide Concerning Use of the             2011
                             Word ``Free'' and Similar
                             Representations.
259.......................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy           2011
                             Advertising for New
                             Automobiles.
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[FR Doc. 02-5124 Filed 3-1-02; 8:45 am]
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