[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 5, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 11844-11845]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-4195]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Ch. I


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 rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 
2008, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guide 
listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other 
things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules 
and guide; possible conflict between the rules and guide and state, 
local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the 
rules and guide of any technological, economic, or other industry 
changes. No Commission determination on the need for, or the substance 
of, the rules and guide should be inferred from the notice of intent to 
publish requests for comments. In addition, the Commission announces a 
revised 10-year regulatory review schedule.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review 
of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guide during 
2008:
    (1) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR 
260. Agency Contact: Janice Podoll Frankle, (202) 326-3022, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or 
at Certain Other Locations, 16 CFR 429. Agency Contact: Barbara Bolton, 
(404) 656-1362, Federal Trade Commission, Southeast Region, 225 
Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30303.
    (3) Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home 
Entertainment Products, 16 CFR 432. Agency Contact: Jock Chung, (202) 
326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 
Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 
20580.
    As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission 
rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews 
of additional rules and guides for 2009 through 2018. A copy of this 
tentative schedule is appended. The Commission, in its discretion, may 
modify or reorder the schedule in the future to incorporate new 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 TEN-YEAR SCHEDULE
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              16 CFR PART                                       TOPIC                           YEAR TO REVIEW
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254....................................  Guides for Private Vocational and Distance           2009
                                          Education Schools.
300....................................  Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products        2009
                                          Labeling Act.
301....................................  Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products         2009
                                          Labeling Act.
303....................................  Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber        2009
                                          Products Identification Act.
306....................................  Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting   2009
                                          Rule.
425....................................  Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans...  2009
500....................................  Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging    2010
                                          and Labeling Act (FPLA).
501....................................  Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA...............  2010
502....................................  Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA.........  2010
503....................................  Statements of General Policy or Interpretations      2010
                                          Under the FPLA.
424....................................  Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing          2010
                                          Practices Rule.
444....................................  Credit Practices Rule..............................  2010
239....................................  Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and         2010
                                          Guarantees.
433....................................  Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule  2010
700....................................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act......  2010
701....................................  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty      2010
                                          Terms and Conditions.
702....................................  Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms....  2010
703....................................  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures.............  2010
14.....................................  Administrative Interpretations, General Policy       2011
                                          Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements.
23.....................................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter  2011
                                          Industries.
423....................................  Care Labeling Rule.................................  2011
20.....................................  Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other      2012
                                          Used Automobile Parts Industry.
233....................................  Guides Against Deceptive Pricing...................  2012
238....................................  Guides Against Bait Advertising....................  2012

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240....................................  Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other          2012
                                          Merchandising Payments and Services.
251....................................  Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and        2012
                                          Similar Representations.
310....................................  Telemarketing Sales Rule...........................  2013
801....................................  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
                                          Coverage Rules.
802....................................  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
                                          Exemption Rules.
803....................................  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
                                          Transmittal Rules.
304....................................  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection     2014
                                          Act.
309....................................  Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and      2014
                                          Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
314....................................  Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information....  2014
315....................................  Contact Lens Rule..................................  2015
316....................................  Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003........  2015
456....................................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules..........................  2015
603....................................  Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Rules -             2015
                                          Definitions.
610....................................  FCRA Rules - Free Annual File Disclosures..........  2015
611....................................  FCRA Rules - Prohibition Against Circumventing       2015
                                          Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting
                                          Agency.
613....................................  FCRA Rules - Duration of Active Duty Alerts........  2015
614....................................  FCRA Rules - Appropriate Proof of Identity.........  2015
698....................................  FCRA Rules - Summaries, Notices, and Forms.........  2015
460....................................  Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation........  2016
682....................................  FCRA Rules - Disposal of Consumer Report             2016
                                          Information and Records.
410....................................  Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable        2017
                                          Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets.
312....................................  Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule..........  2017
18.....................................  Guides for the Nursery Industry....................  2018
305....................................  Appliance Labeling Rule............................  2018
311....................................  Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled  2018
                                          Oil.
436....................................  Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning  2018
                                          Franchising.
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[FR Doc. E8-4195 Filed 3-4-08: 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE: 6750-01-S