[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12715-12718]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5746]


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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 
2010, it intends to request public comments on the rules 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 of any technological, economic, or 
other industry changes on the Rules. Further, the Commission gives 
notice that, based on its current ongoing review proceedings, it is 
postponing regulatory review for certain rules previously scheduled for 
2010 review. In addition, the Commission announces that it is 
accelerating its review of the Labeling Requirements for Alternative 
Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles Rule to 2010. 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. 
Finally, the Commission announces a revised 10-year regulatory review 
schedule.

DATES:  Comments must be submitted on or before April 16, 2010.

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 2010:
    (1) Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule, 16 
CFR 424. Agency Contact: Janice Podoll Frankle, (202) 326-3022, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600

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Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule, 16 CFR 
433. Agency Contact: Ronald G. Isaac, (202) 326-3231, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Financial 
Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative 
Fueled Vehicles Rule, 16 CFR 309. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, 
(202) 326-2889, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is accelerating its review of the Labeling 
Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles 
Rule, previously scheduled for review in 2014, to ensure that FTC-
required vehicle labels are consistent with the Environmental 
Protection Agency fuel economy labeling requirements. Additionally, 
because the Commission has ongoing reviews relating to a number of its 
rules and guides and other rulemaking proceedings, it is postponing 
review of the following matters previously scheduled for 2010 review: 
Regulations Under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, et al., 16 CFR 
500-503; the Credit Practices Rule, 16 CFR 444; the Guides for the 
Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees, 16 CFR 239; and the 
Interpretations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, et al., 16 CFR 700-
703.
    A copy of the Commission's revised regulatory review schedule for 
2011 through 2020 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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            14  Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement                  2011
                 Policy Statements
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            23  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries                              2011
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           239  Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees                                     2011
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           300  Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act                                  2011
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           301  Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act                                   2011
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           303  Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act                   2011
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           423  Care Labeling Rule                                                                          2011
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           444  Credit Practices Rule                                                                       2011
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           700  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act                                               2011
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           701  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions                        2011
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           702  Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms                                             2011
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           703  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures                                                      2011
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            20  Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry              2012
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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 Merchandising Payments and Services             2012
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           251  Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations                       2012
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           310  Telemarketing Sales Rule                                                                    2013
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           500  Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)                   2013
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           501  Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA                                                        2013
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           502  Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the FPLA                                                  2013
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           503  Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA                              2013
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           801  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules                                 2013
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           802  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules                                2013
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           803  Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules                              2013
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           304  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act                                        2014
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           314  Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information                                             2014
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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 - Definitions                                        2015
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           610  FCRA Rules - Free Annual File Disclosures                                                   2015
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           611  FCRA Rules - Prohibition Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide                    2015
                 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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           642  FCRA Rules - Prescreen Opt-Out Notice                                                       2016
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           682  FCRA Rules - Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records                            2016
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           312  Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule                                                   2017
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           410  Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television                  2017
                 Receiving Sets
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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 Recycled Oil                                     2018
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           436  Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising                             2018
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           641  FCRA Rules - Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address Discrepancies            2018
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           680  FCRA Rules - Affiliate Marketing                                                            2018
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           681  FCRA Rules - Identity Theft Rules                                                           2018
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            24  Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products                                    2019
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           453  Funeral Industry Practices Rule                                                             2019
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           255  Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising                       2020
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           313  Privacy of Consumer Financial Information                                                   2020
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           317  Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule                                              2020
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           318  Health Breach Notification Rule                                                             2020
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           901  FDCPA - Procedures for State Application for Exemption From the Provisions of               2020
                 the Act
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[FR Doc. 2010-5746 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-S