[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7120-7122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03395]


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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: February 20, 2018.

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

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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 
website \1\ to facilitate comment. This website 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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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2018, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules and guides:
    (1) Guides for the Nursery Industry, 16 CFR part 18. Agency 
Contact: Megan Gray, (202) 326-3408, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau 
of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. 
NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil, 16 CFR 
part 311. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning 
Franchising, 16 CFR part 436. 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.
    (4) Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules, 16 CFR part 681. Agency 
Contact: Tiffany George, (202) 326-3040, 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 11 of the 65 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2017, it completed a review of 16 CFR 
259, Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles; and 
16 CFR 682, Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records. A copy 
of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule, indicating 
initiation dates for reviews through 2028, 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 initiate review
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23...................................  Guides for the Jewelry,        Currently Under Review.
                                        Precious Metals, and Pewter
                                        Industries.
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 Rule.....  Currently Under Review.
314..................................  Standards for Safeguarding     Currently Under Review.
                                        Customer Information.
315..................................  Contact Lens Rule............  Currently Under Review.
316..................................  CAN-SPAM Rule................  Currently Under Review.
410..................................  Deceptive Advertising as to    Currently Under Review.
                                        Sizes of Viewable Pictures
                                        Shown by Television
                                        Receiving Sets.
423..................................  Care Labeling of Textile       Currently Under Review.
                                        Wearing Apparel and Certain
                                        Piece Goods.
433..................................  Preservation of Consumers'     Currently Under Review.
                                        Claims and Defenses [Holder
                                        in Due Course Rule].
456..................................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules      Currently Under Review.
                                        (Eyeglass Rule).
460..................................  Labeling and Advertising of    Currently Under Review.
                                        Home Insulation.
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..................................  Business Opportunity Rule....  2021.
233..................................  Guides Against Deceptive       2022.
                                        Pricing.
238..................................  Guides Against Bait            2022.
                                        Advertising.

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251..................................  Guide Concerning Use of the    2022.
                                        Word ``Free'' and Similar
                                        Representations.
260..................................  Guides for the Use of          2022.
                                        Environmental Marketing
                                        Claims.
312..................................  Children's Online Privacy      2022.
                                        Protection Rule.
254..................................  Guides for Private Vocational  2023.
                                        and Distance Education
                                        Schools.
309..................................  Labeling Requirements for      2023.
                                        Alternative Fuels and
                                        Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429..................................  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off    2023.
                                        Period for Sales Made at
                                        Homes or at Certain Other
                                        Locations.
20...................................  Guides for the Rebuilt,        2024.
                                        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 under    2024.
                                        the Wool Products Labeling
                                        Act of 1939.
301..................................  Rules and Regulations under    2024.
                                        Fur Products Labeling Act.
303..................................  Rules and Regulations under    2024.
                                        the Textile Fiber Products
                                        Identification Act.
425..................................  Use of Prenotification         2024.
                                        Negative Option Plans.
435..................................  Mail, Internet, or Telephone   2024.
                                        Order Merchandise.
424..................................  Retail Food Store Advertising  2024.
                                        and Marketing Practices
                                        [Unavailability Rule].
239..................................  Guides for the Advertising of  2025.
                                        Warranties and Guarantees.
306..................................  Automotive Fuel Ratings,       2025.
                                        Certification and Posting.
305..................................  Energy Labeling Rule.........  2025.
500..................................  Regulations under Section 4    2025.
                                        of the Fair Packaging and
                                        Labeling Act.
501..................................  Exemptions from Requirements   2025.
                                        and Prohibitions under Part
                                        500.
502..................................  Regulations under Section      2025.
                                        5(c) of the Fair Packaging
                                        and Labeling Act.
503..................................  Statements of General Policy   2025.
                                        or Interpretation [under the
                                        Fair Packaging and Labeling
                                        Act].
700..................................  Interpretations of Magnuson-   2025.
                                        Moss Warranty Act.
701..................................  Disclosure of Written          2025.
                                        Consumer Product Warranty
                                        Terms and Conditions.
702..................................  Pre-Sale Availability of       2025.
                                        Written Warranty Terms.
703..................................  Informal Dispute Settlement    2025.
                                        Procedures.
304..................................  Rules and Regulations under    2026.
                                        the Hobby Protection Act.
455..................................  Used Motor Vehicle Trade       2026.
                                        Regulation Rule.
259..................................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy  2027.
                                        Advertising for New
                                        Automobiles.
682..................................  Disposal of Consumer Report    2027.
                                        Information and Records.
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