[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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