[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 85 (Thursday, May 2, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18746-18748]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08936]


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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: May 2, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details about particular rules 
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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 
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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    \1\ http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/regulatory-review.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2019, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rule:
    (1) Funeral Industry Practices, 16 CFR part 453. Agency Contact: 
Patricia H. Poss, (202) 326-2413, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 10 of the 64 rules and guides 
\2\ within its jurisdiction. During 2018 and 2019, it completed reviews 
of 16 CFR 23, Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter 
Industries; 16 CFR 311, Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for 
Recycled Oil; 16 CFR 460, Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation, 
and 16 CFR 316, CAN-SPAM Rule. During 2018 and 2019, it also repealed 
16 CFR 410, Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures 
Shown By Television Receiving Sets, and voted to rescind 16 CFR 18, 
Guides for the Nursery Industry. A copy of the Commission's modified 
regulatory review schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews 
through 2029, 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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    \2\ The Commission will have 63 rules and guides within its 
jurisdiction after its rescission of 16 CFR 18 becomes effective.

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    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41-58.

    By direction of the Commission.
Julie A. Mack,
Acting Secretary.

Appendix

                                  Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule
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           16 CFR part                           Topic                          Year to initiate review
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24...............................  Guides for Select Leather and      Currently Under Review.
                                    Imitation Leather Products.
308..............................  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to  Currently Under Review.
                                    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.
423..............................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing   Currently Under Review.
                                    Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
433..............................  Preservation of Consumers' Claims  Currently Under Review.
                                    and Defenses [Holder in Due
                                    Course Rule].
436..............................  Disclosure Requirements and        Currently Under Review.
                                    Prohibitions Concerning
                                    Franchising.
456..............................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules          Currently Under Review.
                                    (Eyeglass Rule).
681..............................  Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules..  Currently Under Review.
453..............................  Funeral Industry Practices.......  2019.
14...............................  Administrative Interpretations,    2020.
                                    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 Rule..  2020.
432..............................  Power Output Claims for            2020.
                                    Amplifiers Utilized in Home
                                    Entertainment Products.
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 Pricing.  2022.
238..............................  Guides Against Bait Advertising..  2022.
251..............................  Guide Concerning Use of the Word   2022.
                                    ``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 and  2023.
                                    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 Allowances  2024.
                                    and Other Merchandising Payments
                                    and Services [Fred Meyer Guides].

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300..............................  Rules and Regulations under the    2024.
                                    Wool Products Labeling Act of
                                    1939.
301..............................  Rules and Regulations under Fur    2024.
                                    Products Labeling Act.
303..............................  Rules and Regulations under the    2024.
                                    Textile Fiber Products
                                    Identification Act.
425..............................  Use of Prenotification Negative    2024.
                                    Option Plans.
435..............................  Mail, Internet, or Telephone       2024.
                                    Order Merchandise.
424..............................  Retail Food Store Advertising and  2024.
                                    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.
444..............................  Credit Practices.................  2025.
500..............................  Regulations under Section 4 of     2025.
                                    the Fair Packaging and Labeling
                                    Act.
501..............................  Exemptions from Requirements and   2025.
                                    Prohibitions under Part 500.
502..............................  Regulations under Section 5(c) of  2025
                                    the Fair Packaging and Labeling
                                    Act.
503..............................  Statements of General Policy or    2025.
                                    Interpretation [under the Fair
                                    Packaging and Labeling Act].
700..............................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss   2025.
                                    Warranty Act.
701..............................  Disclosure of Written Consumer     2025.
                                    Product Warranty Terms and
                                    Conditions.
702..............................  Pre-Sale Availability of Written   2025.
                                    Warranty Terms.
703..............................  Informal Dispute Settlement        2025.
                                    Procedures.
304..............................  Rules and Regulations under the    2026.
                                    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.
23...............................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious   2028.
                                    Metals, and Pewter Industries.
311..............................  Test Procedures and Labeling       2028.
                                    Standards for Recycled Oil.
460..............................  Labeling and Advertising of Home   2028.
                                    Insulation.
316..............................  CAN-SPAM Rule....................  2029.
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