[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47947-47949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16863]


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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: August 5, 2022.

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 
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\ https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2022, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following guide and rule:
    (1) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR 
Part 260. Agency Contacts: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Julia 
Ensor, (202) 326-2377, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR Part 437. Agency Contact: 
Christine Todaro, (202) 326-3711, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of 
Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania 
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 16 of the 63 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2021, it completed reviews of eight 
rules: 16 CFR part 313, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information; 16 
CFR part 317, Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule; 16 CFR 
part 640, Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing; 16 CFR part 
641, Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address 
Discrepancies; 16 CFR 642, Prescreen Opt-Out Notice; 16 CFR 660, Duties 
of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies; 16 CFR 
part 680, Affiliate Marketing; and 16 CFR part 698, Model Forms and 
Disclosures. Additionally, in 2021, the Commission issued a new rule, 
16 CFR part 323, Made in USA Labeling. The Commission is scheduling 
these rules for review in 2031. The Commission is postponing review of 
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matters previously scheduled for review in 2022 until 2027: Guides 
Against Deceptive Pricing, 16 CFR part 233; Guides Against Bait 
Advertising, 16 CFR part 238; and Guide Concerning Use of the Word 
``Free'' and Similar Representations, 16 CFR part 251.
    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.
Joel Christie,
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.
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.
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.......................  2022.
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.
233..................................  Guides Against Deceptive Pricing................  2027.
238..................................  Guides Against Bait Advertising.................  2027.
251..................................  Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and     2027.
                                        Similar Representations.
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.
313..................................  Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.......  2031.
317..................................  Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule..  2031.
323..................................  Made in USA Labeling............................  2031.
640..................................  Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing  2031.
641..................................  Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding     2031.
                                        Address Discrepancies.

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642..................................  Prescreen Opt-Out Notice........................  2031.
660..................................  Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer   2031.
                                        Reporting Agencies.
680..................................  Affiliate Marketing.............................  2031.
698..................................  Model Forms and Disclosures.....................  2031.
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[FR Doc. 2022-16863 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
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