[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
or
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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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[FR Doc. 2019-08936 Filed 5-1-19; 8:45 am]
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