[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 28, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29259-29261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13472]


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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


Regulatory Review Schedule

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: 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 this notice.

DATES: Effective on June 28, 2017.

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. This Web site 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.
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    \1\ See https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2017, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
    (1) CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316. Agency Contact: Christopher 
Brown, (202) 326-2825, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by 
Television Receiving Sets, 16 CFR part 410. Agency Contact: John 
Singer, (202) 326-3234, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 10 of the 65 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2016, it completed reviews of 2 rules. 
The Commission is postponing review of the following matters previously 
scheduled for review in 2017 until 2022: Guides Against Deceptive 
Pricing, 16 CFR part 233; Guides Against Bait Advertising, 16 CFR part 
238; and Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and Similar 
Representations, 16 CFR part 251. A copy of the Commission's modified 
regulatory review schedule for 2017 through 2027 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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23.............  Guides for the          Currently Under Review.
                  Jewelry, Precious
                  Metals, and Pewter
                  Industries.
259............  Guide Concerning Fuel   Currently Under Review.
                  Economy Advertising
                  for New Automobiles.
308............  Trade Regulation Rule   Currently Under Review.
                  Pursuant to the
                  Telephone Disclosure
                  and Dispute
                  Resolution Act of
                  1992 [Pay Per Call
                  Rule].
310............  Telemarketing Sales     Currently Under Review.
                  Rule.
314............  Standards for           Currently Under Review.
                  Safeguarding Customer
                  Information.
315............  Contact Lens Rule.....  Currently Under Review.
423............  Care Labeling of        Currently Under Review.
                  Textile Wearing
                  Apparel and Certain
                  Piece Goods.
456............  Ophthalmic Practice     Currently Under Review.
                  Rules (Eyeglass Rule).
460............  Labeling and            Currently Under Review.
                  Advertising of Home
                  Insulation.
682............  Disposal of Consumer    Currently Under Review.
                  Report Information
                  and Records.

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316............  CAN-SPAM Rule.........  2017.
410............  Deceptive Advertising   2017.
                  as to Sizes of
                  Viewable Pictures
                  Shown by Television
                  Receiving Sets.
18.............  Guides for the Nursery  2018.
                  Industry.
311............  Test Procedures and     2018.
                  Labeling Standards
                  for Recycled Oil.
436............  Disclosure              2018.
                  Requirements and
                  Prohibitions
                  Concerning
                  Franchising.
681............  Identity Theft [Red     2018.
                  Flag] Rules.
24.............  Guides for Select       2019.
                  Leather and Imitation
                  Leather Products.
453............  Funeral Industry        2019.
                  Practices.
14.............  Administrative          2020.
                  Interpretations,
                  General Policy
                  Statements, and
                  Enforcement Policy
                  Statements.
255............  Guides Concerning Use   2020.
                  of Endorsements and
                  Testimonials in
                  Advertising.
313............  Privacy of Consumer     2020.
                  Financial Information.
317............  Prohibition of Energy   2020.
                  Market Manipulation
                  Rule.
318............  Health Breach           2020.
                  Notification Rule.
432............  Power Output Claims     2020.
                  for Amplifiers
                  Utilized in Home
                  Entertainment
                  Products.
444............  Credit Practices......  2020.
640............  Duties of Creditors     2020.
                  Regarding
                  Risk[dash]Based
                  Pricing.
641............  Duties of Users of      2020.
                  Consumer Reports
                  Regarding Address
                  Discrepancies.
642............  Prescreen Opt-Out       2020.
                  Notice.
660............  Duties of Furnishers    2020.
                  of Information to
                  Consumer Reporting
                  Agencies.
680............  Affiliate Marketing...  2020.
698............  Model Forms and         2020.
                  Disclosures.
801............  [Hart-Scott-Rodino      2020.
                  Antitrust
                  Improvements Act]
                  Coverage Rules.
802............  [Hart-Scott-Rodino      2020.
                  Antitrust
                  Improvements Act]
                  Exemption Rules.
803............  [Hart-Scott-Rodino      2020.
                  Antitrust
                  Improvements Act]
                  Transmittal Rules.
437............  Business Opportunity    2021.
                  Rule.
233............  Guides Against          2022.
                  Deceptive Pricing.
238............  Guides Against Bait     2022.
                  Advertising.
251............  Guide Concerning Use    2022.
                  of the Word ``Free''
                  and Similar
                  Representations.
260............  Guides for the Use of   2022.
                  Environmental
                  Marketing Claims.
312............  Children's Online       2022.
                  Privacy Protection
                  Rule.
254............  Guides for Private      2023.
                  Vocational and
                  Distance Education
                  Schools.
309............  Labeling Requirements   2023.
                  for Alternative Fuels
                  and Alternative
                  Fueled Vehicles.
429............  Rule Concerning         2023.
                  Cooling-Off Period
                  for Sales Made at
                  Homes or at Certain
                  Other Locations.
20.............  Guides for the          2024.
                  Rebuilt,
                  Reconditioned, and
                  Other Used Automobile
                  Parts Industry.
240............  Guides for Advertising  2024.
                  Allowances and Other
                  Merchandising
                  Payments and Services
                  [Fred Meyer Guides].
300............  Rules and Regulations   2024.
                  under the Wool
                  Products Labeling Act
                  of 1939.
301............  Rules and Regulations   2024.
                  under Fur Products
                  Labeling Act.
303............  Rules and Regulations   2024.
                  under the Textile
                  Fiber Products
                  Identification Act.
425............  Use of Prenotification  2024.
                  Negative Option Plans.
435............  Mail, Internet, or      2024.
                  Telephone Order
                  Merchandise.
424............  Retail Food Store       2024.
                  Advertising and
                  Marketing Practices
                  [Unavailability Rule].
239............  Guides for the          2025.
                  Advertising of
                  Warranties and
                  Guarantees.
306............  Automotive Fuel         2025.
                  Ratings,
                  Certification and
                  Posting.
305............  Energy Labeling Rule..  2025.
433............  Preservation of         2025.
                  Consumers' Claims and
                  Defenses [Holder in
                  Due Course Rule].
500............  Regulations under       2025.
                  Section 4 of the Fair
                  Packaging and
                  Labeling Act.
501............  Exemptions from         2025.
                  Requirements and
                  Prohibitions under
                  Part 500.
502............  Regulations under       2025.
                  Section 5(c) of the
                  Fair Packaging and
                  Labeling Act.
503............  Statements of General   2025.
                  Policy or
                  Interpretation [under
                  the Fair Packaging
                  and Labeling Act].
700............  Interpretations of      2025.
                  Magnuson-Moss
                  Warranty Act.
701............  Disclosure of Written   2025.
                  Consumer Product
                  Warranty Terms and
                  Conditions.
702............  Pre-Sale Availability   2025.
                  of Written Warranty
                  Terms.
703............  Informal Dispute        2025.
                  Settlement Procedures.
304............  Rules and Regulations   2026.
                  under the Hobby
                  Protection Act.
455............  Used Motor Vehicle      2026.
                  Trade Regulation Rule.
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