[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 23 (Thursday, February 5, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6129-6131]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2464]


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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 systematic review of all Federal Trade 
Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 
2009, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guide 
listed below (``Rules''). 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. No Commission 
determination on the need for, or the substance of, the Rules 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review 
of, and solicit public comments on, the following Rules during 2009:
    (1) Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools, 
16 CFR 254. Agency Contact: Julie A. Lady, (216) 263-3409, Federal 
Trade Commission, East Central Region, 1111 Superior Ave., Suite 200, 
Cleveland, OH 44114.
    (2) Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification, and Posting Rule, 16 
CFR 306. Agency Contact: Matthew Wilshire, (202) 326-2976, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans, 16 CFR 425. 
Agency Contact: Robin Rosen Spector, (202) 326-3740, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    As part of its regulatory review, the Commission also has 
tentatively scheduled reviews of additional rules and guides for 2010 
through 2019. 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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                                                               YEAR TO
 16 CFR PART                      TOPIC                        REVIEW
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        500   Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair              2010
               Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
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        501   Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA                 2010
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        502   Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA           2010
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        503   Statements of General Policy or                      2010
               Interpretations Under the FPLA
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        424   Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing          2010
               Practices Rule
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        444   Credit Practices Rule                                2010
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        239   Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and         2010
               Guarantees
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        433   Preservation of Consumers' Claims and                2010
               Defenses Rule
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        700   Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty            2010
               Act
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        701   Disclosure of Written Consumer Product               2010
               Warranty Terms and Conditions
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        702   Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty            2010
               Terms
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        703   Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures               2010
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         14   Administrative Interpretations, General              2011
               Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy
               Statements
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         23   Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and         2011
               Pewter Industries
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        300   Rules and Regulations under the Wool                 2011
               Products Labeling Act
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        301   Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products         2011
               Labeling Act
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        303   Rules and Regulations under the Textile              2011
               Fiber Products Identification Act
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        423   Care Labeling Rule                                   2011
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         20   Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and            2012
               Other Used Automobile Parts Industry
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        233   Guides Against Deceptive Pricing                     2012
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        238   Guides Against Bait Advertising                      2012
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        240   Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other          2012
               Merchandising Payments and Services
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        251   Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free''            2012
               and Similar Representations
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        310   Telemarketing Sales Rule                             2013
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        801   Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
               Coverage Rules
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        802   Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
               Exemption Rules
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        803   Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act         2013
               Transmittal Rules
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        304   Rules and Regulations under the Hobby                2014
               Protection Act
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        309   Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels          2014
               and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
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        314   Standards for Safeguarding Customer                  2014
               Information
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        315   Contact Lens Rule                                    2015
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        316   Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003          2015
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        456   Ophthalmic Practice Rules                            2015
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        603   Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Rules -             2015
               Definitions
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        610   FCRA Rules - Free Annual File Disclosures            2015
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        611   FCRA Rules - Prohibition Against                     2015
               Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide
               Consumer Reporting Agency
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        613   FCRA Rules - Duration of Active Duty Alerts          2015
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        614   FCRA Rules - Appropriate Proof of Identity           2015
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        698   FCRA Rules - Summaries, Notices, and Forms           2015
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        460   Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation          2016
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        682   FCRA Rules - Disposal of Consumer Report             2016
               Information and Records
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        410   Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of                 2017
               Viewable Pictures Shown by Television
               Receiving Sets
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        312   Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule            2017
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         18   Guides for the Nursery Industry                      2018
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        305   Appliance Labeling Rule                              2018
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        311   Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for           2018
               Recycled Oil
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        436   Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions             2018
               Concerning Franchising
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         24   Guides for Select Leather and Imitation              2019
               Leather Products
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        453   Funeral Industry Practices Rule                      2019
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[FR Doc. E9-2464 Filed 2-4-09: 8:45 am]
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