[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 15, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20889-20891]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07757]


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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 this notice.

DATES: April 15, 2020.

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. For information about this document, please contact Jock 
Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.

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.

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    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 
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 2020, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
    (1) Prohibitions on Market Manipulation Rule, 16 CFR part 317. 
Agency Contact: Peter Richman, (202) 326-2563, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Competition, Mergers III Division, 600 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Health Breach Notification Rule, 16 CFR part 318. Agency 
Contact: Elisa Jillson, (202) 326-3001, Federal Trade Commission, 
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity 
Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home 
Entertainment Products, 16 CFR part 432. Agency Contact: Jock Chung, 
(202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (4) Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing, 16 CFR part 
640. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and 
Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (5) Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address 
Discrepancies, 16 CFR part 641. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 
326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 
Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (6) Prescreen Opt-Out Notice, 16 CFR part 642. Agency Contact: 
David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (7) Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting 
Agencies, 16 CFR part 660. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-
2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division 
of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (8) Affiliate Marketing, 16 CFR part 680. Agency Contact: Katherine 
White, (202) 326-2878, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (9) Model Forms and Disclosures, 16 CFR part 698. Agency Contact: 
David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (10) [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Coverage Rules, 
16 CFR part 801. Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-2740, 
Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger Notification 
Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (11) [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Exemption 
Rules, 16 CFR part 802. Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-
2740, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger 
Notification Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    (12) [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Transmittal 
Rules, 16 CFR part 803. Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-
2740, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger 
Notification Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 13 of the 62 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2019, it completed a review of 16 CFR 
433, Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due 
Course Rule]. A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review 
schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews through 2030, 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.
April J. Tabor,
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 Imitation Leather   Currently Under Review.
                                        Products.
255..................................  Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and         Currently Under Review.
                                        Testimonials in Advertising.
308..................................  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Telephone   Currently Under Review.
                                        Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
                                        [Pay Per Call Rule].
310..................................  Telemarketing Sales Rule........................  Currently Under Review.
312..................................  Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.......  Currently Under Review.
313..................................  Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.......  Currently Under Review.
314..................................  Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.  Currently Under Review.
315..................................  Contact Lens Rule...............................  Currently Under Review.
423..................................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and      Currently Under Review.
                                        Certain Piece Goods.
436..................................  Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions          Currently Under Review.
                                        Concerning Franchising.
453..................................  Funeral Industry Practices......................  Currently Under Review.
456..................................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule).......  Currently Under Review.
681..................................  Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules.................  Currently Under Review.
317..................................  Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule..  2020.

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318..................................  Health Breach Notification Rule.................  2020.
432..................................  Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in    2020.
                                        Home Entertainment Products.
640..................................  Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk[dash]Based     2020.
                                        Pricing.
641..................................  Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding     2020.
                                        Address Discrepancies.
642..................................  Prescreen Opt-Out Notice........................  2020.
660..................................  Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer   2020.
                                        Reporting Agencies.
680..................................  Affiliate Marketing.............................  2020.
698..................................  Model Forms and Disclosures.....................  2020.
801..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    2020.
                                        Coverage Rules.
802..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    2020.
                                        Exemption Rules.
803..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    2020.
                                        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 ``Free'' and     2022.
                                        Similar Representations.
260..................................  Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing     2022.
                                        Claims.
254..................................  Guides for Private Vocational and Distance        2023.
                                        Education Schools.
309..................................  Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and   2023.
                                        Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429..................................  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales      2023.
                                        Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations.
20...................................  Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other  2024.
                                        Used Automobile Parts Industry.
240..................................  Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other       2024.
                                        Merchandising Payments and Services [Fred Meyer
                                        Guides].
300..................................  Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products     2024.
                                        Labeling Act of 1939.
301..................................  Rules and Regulations under Fur Products          2024.
                                        Labeling Act.
303..................................  Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber     2024.
                                        Products Identification Act.
425..................................  Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans....  2024.
435..................................  Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise..  2024.
424..................................  Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing       2024.
                                        Practices [Unavailability Rule].
239..................................  Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and      2025.
                                        Guarantees.
306..................................  Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and        2025.
                                        Posting.
305..................................  Energy Labeling Rule............................  2025.
444..................................  Credit Practices................................  2025.
500..................................  Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair           2025.
                                        Packaging and Labeling Act.
501..................................  Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions     2025.
                                        under Part 500.
502..................................  Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair        2025.
                                        Packaging and Labeling Act.
503..................................  Statements of General Policy or Interpretation    2025.
                                        [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act].
700..................................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act...  2025.
701..................................  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty   2025.
                                        Terms and Conditions.
702..................................  Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms.  2025.
703..................................  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures..........  2025.
304..................................  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection  2026.
                                        Act.
455..................................  Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule........  2026.
259..................................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for     2027.
                                        New Automobiles.
682..................................  Disposal of Consumer Report Information and       2027.
                                        Records.
23...................................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and      2028.
                                        Pewter Industries.
311..................................  Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for        2028.
                                        Recycled Oil.
460..................................  Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation.....  2028.
316..................................  CAN-SPAM Rule...................................  2029.
433..................................  Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses    2029.
                                        [Holder in Due Course Rule].
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