[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 100 (Thursday, May 23, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 30798-30800]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12231]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter 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 announces a modified ten-
year regulatory review schedule. No Commission determination on the
need for, or the substance of, the rules and guides listed below should
be inferred from the notice of intent to publish requests for comments.
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DATES: Effective May 23, 2013.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details about particular rules
or guides may be obtained from the contact person listed below for the
rule or guide.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure that its rules and industry guides
remain relevant and are not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews
them on a ten-year schedule. Each year the Commission publishes its
review schedule, with adjustments made in response to public input,
changes in the marketplace, and resource demands.
When the Commission reviews a rule or guide, it publishes a notice
in the Federal Register seeking public comment on the continuing need
for the rule or guide as well as the rule's or guide's costs and
benefits to consumers and businesses. Based on this feedback, the
Commission may modify or repeal the rule or guide to address public
concerns or changed conditions, or to reduce undue regulatory burden.
The Commission posts information about its review schedule on its
Web site \1\ to facilitate comment about rules and guides. This Web
site provides links in one location to Federal Register notices
requesting comments, comment forms, and comments for rules and guides
that are currently under review. The Web site also contains a
continuously updated review schedule, a list of rules and guides
previously eliminated in the regulatory review process, and the
Commission's regulatory review plan.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2013, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
(1) Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 CFR Part 310. Agency Contact:
Karen S. Hobbs, (202) 326-3587, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of
Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act, 16 CFR Part 500. Agency Contact: Stephen C. Ecklund, (202) 326-
2841, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division
of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 500,
16 CFR Part 501. Agency Contact: Stephen C. Ecklund.
(4) Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act, 16 CFR Part 502. Agency Contact: Stephen C. Ecklund.
(5) Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair
Packaging and Labeling Act], 16 CFR Part 503. Agency Contact: Stephen
C. Ecklund.
The Commission is currently reviewing 22 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. Due to the large number of rules and guides
under review, the Commission is postponing review of the Preservation
of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule], 16 CFR
Part 433, from 2013 as previously scheduled until 2014.
A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for
2013 through 2023 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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20................................... Guides for the Rebuilt, Currently Under Review.
Reconditioned and Other Used
Automobile Parts Industry.
23................................... Guides for the Jewelry, Currently Under Review.
Precious Metals, and Pewter
Industries.
239.................................. Guides for the Advertising of Currently Under Review.
Warranties and Guarantees.
240.................................. Guides for Advertising Currently Under Review.
Allowances and Other
Merchandising Payments and
Services [Fred Meyer Guides].
254.................................. Guides for Private Vocational Currently Under Review.
and Distance Education
Schools.
259.................................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Currently Under Review.
Advertising for New
Automobiles.
300.................................. Rules and Regulations under Currently Under Review.
the Wool Products Labeling
Act of 1939.
301.................................. Rules and Regulations under Currently Under Review.
Fur Products Labeling Act.
303.................................. Rules and Regulations under Currently Under Review.
the Textile Fiber Products
Identification Act.
305.................................. Appliance Labeling Rule...... Currently Under Review.
306.................................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Currently Under Review.
Certification and Posting.
308.................................. Trade Regulation Rule Currently Under Review.
Pursuant to the Telephone
Disclosure and Dispute
Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay
Per Call Rule].
423.................................. Care Labeling of Textile Currently Under Review.
Wearing Apparel and Certain
Piece Goods.
424.................................. Retail Food Store Advertising Currently Under Review.
and Marketing Practices
[Unavailability Rule].
425.................................. Use of Prenotification Currently Under Review.
Negative Option Plans.
429.................................. Rule Concerning the Cooling- Currently Under Review.
Off Period for Sales Made at
Homes or at Certain Other
Locations.
435.................................. Mail or Telephone Order Currently Under Review.
Merchandise.
455.................................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade Currently Under Review.
Regulation Rule.
700.................................. Interpretations of Magnuson- Currently Under Review.
Moss Warranty Act.
701.................................. Disclosure of Written Currently Under Review.
Consumer Product Warranty
Terms and Conditions.
702.................................. Pre-Sale Availability of Currently Under Review.
Written Warranty Terms.
703.................................. Informal Dispute Settlement Currently Under Review.
Procedures.
310.................................. Telemarketing Sales Rule..... 2013.
500.................................. Regulations under Section 4 2013.
of the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act.
501.................................. Exemptions from Requirements 2013.
and Prohibitions under Part
500.
502.................................. Regulations under Section 2013.
5(c) of the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act.
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503.................................. Statements of General Policy 2013.
or Interpretation [under the
Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act].
304.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2014.
the Hobby Protection Act.
314.................................. Standards for Safeguarding 2014.
Customer Information.
433.................................. Preservation of Consumers' 2014.
Claims and Defenses [Holder
in Due Course Rule].
315.................................. Contact Lens Rule............ 2015.
316.................................. CAN-SPAM Rule................ 2015.
456.................................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules 2015.
(Eyeglass Rule).
460.................................. Labeling and Advertising of 2016.
Home Insulation.
682.................................. Disposal of Consumer Report 2016.
Information and Records.
233.................................. Guides Against Deceptive 2017.
Pricing.
238.................................. Guides Against Bait 2017.
Advertising.
251.................................. Guide Concerning Use of the 2017.
Word ``Free'' and Similar
Representations.
410.................................. Deceptive Advertising as to 2017.
Sizes of Viewable Pictures
Shown by Television
Receiving Sets.
18................................... Guides for the Nursery 2018.
Industry.
311.................................. Test Procedures and Labeling 2018.
Standards for Recycled Oil.
436.................................. Disclosure Requirements and 2018.
Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising.
681.................................. Identity Theft [Red Flag] 2018.
Rules.
24................................... Guides for Select Leather and 2019.
Imitation Leather Products.
453.................................. Funeral Industry Practices... 2019.
14................................... Administrative 2020.
Interpretations, General
Policy Statements, and
Enforcement Policy
Statements.
255.................................. Guides Concerning Use of 2020.
Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
313.................................. Privacy of Consumer Financial 2020.
Information.
317.................................. Prohibition of Energy Market 2020.
Manipulation Rule.
318.................................. Health Breach Notification 2020.
Rule.
432.................................. Power Output Claims for 2020.
Amplifiers Utilized in Home
Entertainment Products.
444.................................. Credit Practices............. 2020.
640.................................. Duties of Creditors Regarding 2020.
Risk[dash]Based Pricing.
641.................................. Duties of Users of Consumer 2020.
Reports Regarding Address
Discrepancies.
642.................................. Prescreen Opt-Out Notice..... 2020.
660.................................. Duties of Furnishers of 2020.
Information to Consumer
Reporting Agencies.
680.................................. Affiliate Marketing.......... 2020.
698.................................. Model Forms and Disclosures.. 2020.
801.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act] Coverage
Rules.
802.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act] Exemption
Rules.
803.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act]
Transmittal Rules.
437.................................. Disclosure Requirements and 2021.
Prohibitions Concerning
Business Opportunities.
260.................................. Guides for the Use of 2022.
Environmental Marketing
Claims.
312.................................. Childrens' Online Privacy 2022.
Protection Rule.
309.................................. Labeling Requirements for 2023.
Alternative Fuels and
Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
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[FR Doc. 2013-12231 Filed 5-22-13; 8:45 am]
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