[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 125 (Friday, July 2, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35239-35240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13724]



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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


Regulatory Review Schedule

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notification 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 notification.

DATES: July 2, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Copies of this document are available on the Commission's 
website, www.ftc.gov.

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 its rules and industry guides 
remain relevant and 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 
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 2021, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rule:
    Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR part 437. Agency Contact: 
Christine Todaro (202-326-3711), Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, 
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 23 of the 62 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2020 and 2021, it completed reviews of 
16 CFR 315, Contact Lens Rule; and 16 CFR 317, Prohibition of Energy 
Market Manipulation Rule. The Commission has appended a copy of its 
modified regulatory review schedule, indicating initiation dates for 
reviews through 2031. 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,
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.
318..................................  Health Breach Notification Rule.................  Currently Under Review.
423..................................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and      Currently Under Review.
                                        Certain Piece Goods.
432..................................  Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in    Currently Under Review.
                                        Home Entertainment Products.
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.
640..................................  Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk[dash]Based     Currently Under Review.
                                        Pricing.
641..................................  Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding     Currently Under Review.
                                        Address Discrepancies.
642..................................  Prescreen Opt-Out Notice........................  Currently Under Review.
660..................................  Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer   Currently Under Review.
                                        Reporting Agencies.
680..................................  Affiliate Marketing.............................  Currently Under Review.
681..................................  Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules.................  Currently Under Review.
698..................................  Model Forms and Disclosures.....................  Currently Under Review.
801..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    Currently Under Review.
                                        Coverage Rules.
802..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    Currently Under Review.
                                        Exemption Rules.
803..................................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act]    Currently Under Review.
                                        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.

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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].
315..................................  Contact Lens Rule...............................  2030.
317..................................  Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule..  2031.
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[FR Doc. 2021-13724 Filed 7-1-21; 8:45 am]
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