[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 5713-5715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01966]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


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.

DATES: February 3, 2015.

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 
document 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, at http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings, to facilitate comment about rules and 
guides. This Web site provides links in one location to Federal 
Register documents requesting comments, and comments for rules and 
guides that are currently under review. The Web site also contains an 
updated review schedule, a list of rules and guides previously 
eliminated in the regulatory review process, and the Commission's 
regulatory review plan.

Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2015, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
    (1) Contact Lens Rule, 16 CFR part 315. Agency Contact: Alysa 
Bernstein, (202)-326-3289, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. 
NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due 
Course Rule], 16 CFR part 433. Agency Contact: Heather Allen, (202)-
326-2038, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 
Division of Financial Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, 
DC 20580.
    (3) Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule), 16 CFR part 456. 
Agency Contact: Alysa Bernstein, (202)-326-3289, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising 
Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 18 of the 65 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. The Commission is postponing review of the 
following matters previously scheduled for review in 2014 and 2015 
until 2016: Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR 
part 314; and the CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316.
    A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for 
2015 through 2025 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.

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    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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23...........  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals,  Currently Under
                and Pewter Industries.                    Review.
239..........  Guides for the Advertising of Warranties  Currently Under
                and Guarantees.                           Review.
259..........  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy             Currently Under
                Advertising for New Automobiles.          Review.
304..........  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby     Currently Under
                Protection Act.                           Review.
305..........  Energy Labeling Rule....................  Currently Under
                                                          Review.
306..........  Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification    Currently Under
                and Posting.                              Review.
308..........  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the     Currently Under
                Telephone Disclosure and Dispute          Review.
                Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
                Rule].
310..........  Telemarketing Sales Rule................  Currently Under
                                                          Review.
423..........  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel  Currently Under
                and Certain Piece Goods.                  Review.
455..........  Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule  Currently Under
                                                          Review.
500..........  Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair   Currently Under
                Packaging and Labeling Act.               Review.
501..........  Exemptions from Requirements and          Currently Under
                Prohibitions under Part 500.              Review.
502..........  Regulations under Section 5(c) of the     Currently Under
                Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.          Review.
503..........  Statements of General Policy or           Currently Under
                Interpretation [under the Fair            Review.
                Packaging and Labeling Act].
700..........  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss          Currently Under
                Warranty Act.                             Review.
701..........  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product    Currently Under
                Warranty Terms and Conditions.            Review.
702..........  Pre-Sale Availability of Written          Currently Under
                Warranty Terms.                           Review.
703..........  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures..  Currently Under
                                                          Review.
315..........  Contact Lens Rule.......................  2015.
433..........  Preservation of Consumers' Claims and     2015.
                Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule].
456..........  Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass       2015.
                Rule).
314..........  Standards for Safeguarding Customer       2016.
                Information.
316..........  CAN-SPAM Rule...........................  2016.
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 Prohibitions  2018.
                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 Prohibitions  2021.
                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.
429..........  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for    2023.
                Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other
                Locations.
20...........  Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned     2024.
                and Other Used Automobile Parts
                Industry.
240..........  Guides for Advertising Allowances and     2024.
                Other Merchandising Payments and
                Services [Fred Meyer Guides].
300..........  Rules and Regulations under the Wool      2024.
                Products Labeling Act of 1939.
301..........  Rules and Regulations under Fur Products  2024.
                Labeling Act.
303..........  Rules and Regulations under the Textile   2024.
                Fiber Products Identification Act.

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425..........  Use of Prenotification Negative Option    2024.
                Plans.
435..........  Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise.....  2024.
424..........  Retail Food Store Advertising and         2024.
                Marketing Practices [Unavailability
                Rule].
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