[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 49 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 14199-14200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05263]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


Modified 10-Year Regulatory Review Schedule

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.

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 2014, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
    (1) Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act, 16 CFR 
Part 304. Agency Contact: Joshua Millard, (202) 326-2454, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 CFR Part 310. Agency Contact: 
Craig Tregillus, (202) 326-2970, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR Part 
314, which implements Sections 501 and 505(b)(2) of the Gramm-Leach-
Bliley Act. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy 
and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 
20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 25 of the 65 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. The Commission is postponing review of the 
Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course 
Rule], 16 CFR Part 433, from 2014 as previously scheduled until 2015.
    A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for 
2014 through 2024 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, Reconditioned    Currently Under Review.
                                and Other Used Automobile Parts
                                Industry.
23...........................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious         Currently Under Review.
                                Metals, and Pewter Industries.
239..........................  Guides for the Advertising of            Currently Under Review.
                                Warranties and Guarantees.
240..........................  Guides for Advertising Allowances and    Currently Under Review.
                                Other Merchandising Payments and
                                Services [Fred Meyer Guides].
259..........................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy            Currently Under Review.
                                Advertising for New Automobiles.
300..........................  Rules and Regulations under the Wool     Currently Under Review.
                                Products Labeling Act of 1939.
301..........................  Rules and Regulations under Fur          Currently Under Review.
                                Products Labeling Act.
303..........................  Rules and Regulations under the Textile  Currently Under Review.
                                Fiber Products Identification Act.
305..........................  Appliance Labeling Rule................  Currently Under Review.
306..........................  Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification   Currently Under Review.
                                and Posting.
308..........................  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the    Currently Under Review.
                                Telephone Disclosure and Dispute
                                Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
                                Rule].
423..........................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing         Currently Under Review.
                                Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
424..........................  Retail Food Store Advertising and        Currently Under Review.
                                Marketing Practices [Unavailability
                                Rule].
425..........................  Use of Prenotification Negative Option   Currently Under Review.
                                Plans.
429..........................  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for   Currently Under Review.
                                Sales Made at Homes or at Certain
                                Other Locations.
435..........................  Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise....  Currently Under Review.
455..........................  Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation      Currently Under Review.
                                Rule.

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500..........................  Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair  Currently Under Review.
                                Packaging and Labeling Act.
501..........................  Exemptions from Requirements and         Currently Under Review.
                                Prohibitions under Part 500.
502..........................  Regulations under Section 5(c) of the    Currently Under Review.
                                Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.
503..........................  Statements of General Policy or          Currently Under Review.
                                Interpretation [under the Fair
                                Packaging and Labeling Act].
700..........................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss         Currently Under Review.
                                Warranty Act.
701..........................  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product   Currently Under Review.
                                Warranty Terms and Conditions.
702..........................  Pre-Sale Availability of Written         Currently Under Review.
                                Warranty Terms.
703..........................  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures.  Currently Under Review.
304..........................  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby    2014.
                                Protection Act.
310..........................  Telemarketing Sales Rule...............  2014.
314..........................  Standards for Safeguarding Customer      2014.
                                Information.
315..........................  Contact Lens Rule......................  2015.
316..........................  CAN-SPAM Rule..........................  2015.
433..........................  Preservation of Consumers' Claims and    2015.
                                Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule].
456..........................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass      2015.
                                Rule).
460..........................  Labeling and Advertising of Home         2016.
                                Insulation.
682..........................  Disposal of Consumer Report Information  2016.
                                and Records.
233..........................  Guides Against Deceptive Pricing.......  2017.
238..........................  Guides Against Bait Advertising........  2017.
251..........................  Guide Concerning Use of the Word         2017.
                                ``Free'' and Similar Representations.
410..........................  Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of     2017.
                                Viewable Pictures Shown by Television
                                Receiving Sets.
18...........................  Guides for the Nursery Industry........  2018.
311..........................  Test Procedures and Labeling Standards   2018.
                                for Recycled Oil.
436..........................  Disclosure Requirements and              2018.
                                Prohibitions Concerning Franchising.
681..........................  Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules........  2018.
24...........................  Guides for Select Leather and Imitation  2019.
                                Leather Products.
453..........................  Funeral Industry Practices.............  2019.
14...........................  Administrative Interpretations, General  2020.
                                Policy Statements, and Enforcement
                                Policy Statements.
255..........................  Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements    2020.
                                and Testimonials in Advertising.
313..........................  Privacy of Consumer Financial            2020.
                                Information.
317..........................  Prohibition of Energy Market             2020.
                                Manipulation Rule.
318..........................  Health Breach Notification Rule........  2020.
432..........................  Power Output Claims for Amplifiers       2020.
                                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 Reports      2020.
                                Regarding Address Discrepancies.
642..........................  Prescreen Opt-Out Notice...............  2020.
660..........................  Duties of Furnishers of Information to   2020.
                                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 Environmental      2022.
                                Marketing Claims.
312..........................  Children's Online Privacy Protection     2022.
                                Rule.
254..........................  Guides for Private Vocational and        2023.
                                Distance Education Schools.
309..........................  Labeling Requirements for Alternative    2023.
                                Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
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[FR Doc. 2014-05263 Filed 3-12-14; 8:45 am]
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