[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 229 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 83498-83499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26064]


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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: initiation 
and termination of regulatory review.

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SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing, systematic review of all Federal Trade 
Commission rules and guides, the Commission announces an updated 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: The schedule set out in this document is applicable November 30, 
2023.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details about specific 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 Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure its rules and industry guides 
remain relevant and are not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews 
each on a ten-year schedule. Every 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, 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/rulemaking/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides.
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Updated Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2023, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following guide and rules:
    (1) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative 
Fueled Vehicles, 16 CFR part 309 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-309). Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, 
(202) 326-2889, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or 
at Certain Other Locations, 16 CFR part 429 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-429). Agency Contact: 
Marguerite Moeller, (404) 656-1364, Federal Trade Commission, Southeast 
Region, 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 16 of its 63 rules and 
guides. Since the Commission last published its schedule, it has 
completed or terminated reviews of one guide and two rules: 16 CFR part 
255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in 
Advertising; 16 CFR part 308, Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the 
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call 
Rule]; and 16 CFR part 423, Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel 
and Certain Piece Goods. During that period, it has started reviews of 
one guide and one rule: 16 CFR part 260, Guides for the Use of 
Environmental Marketing Claims; and 16 CFR part 437, Business 
Opportunity Rule.
    The Commission appends a copy of its updated regulatory review 
schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews through 2033. In its 
discretion, the Commission 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 through 58.

    By direction of the Commission.
April J. Tabor,
Secretary.

Appendix

                                  Regulatory Review--Updated 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     Currently Under Review.
                                  Leather Products.
260............................  Guides for the Use of Environmental         Currently Under Review.
                                  Marketing Claims.
310............................  Telemarketing Sales Rule..................  Currently Under Review.
312............................  Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule.  Currently Under Review.
314............................  Standards for Safeguarding Customer         Currently Under Review.
                                  Information.
318............................  Health Breach Notification Rule...........  Currently Under Review.
425............................  Use of Prenotification Negative Option      Currently Under Review.
                                  Plans [Negative Option Rule].
432............................  Power Output Claims for Amplifiers          Currently Under Review.
                                  Utilized in Home Entertainment Products.
436............................  Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions    Currently Under Review.
                                  Concerning Franchising.
437............................  Business Opportunity Rule.................  Currently Under Review.
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.
801............................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements   Currently Under Review.
                                  Act] Coverage Rules.
802............................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements   Currently Under Review.
                                  Act] Exemption Rules.
803............................  [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements   Currently Under Review.
                                  Act] Transmittal Rules.

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309............................  Labeling Requirements for Alternative       2023.
                                  Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429............................  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for      2023.
                                  Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other
                                  Locations.
20.............................  Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and  2024.
                                  Other Used Automobile Parts Industry.
240............................  Guides for Advertising Allowances and       2024.
                                  Other Merchandising Payments and Services
                                  [Fred Meyer Guides].
300............................  Rules and Regulations under the Wool        2024.
                                  Products Labeling Act of 1939.
301............................  Rules and Regulations under Fur Products    2024.
                                  Labeling Act.
303............................  Rules and Regulations under the Textile     2024.
                                  Fiber Products Identification Act.
424............................  Retail Food Store Advertising and           2024.
                                  Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule].
435............................  Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order          2024.
                                  Merchandise.
239............................  Guides for the Advertising of Warranties    2025.
                                  and Guarantees.
254............................  Guides for Private Vocational and Distance  2025.
                                  Education Schools.
305............................  Energy Labeling Rule......................  2025.
306............................  Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and  2025.
                                  Posting.
444............................  Credit Practices..........................  2025.
500............................  Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair     2025.
                                  Packaging and Labeling Act.
501............................  Exemptions from Requirements and            2025.
                                  Prohibitions under Part 500.
502............................  Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair  2025.
                                  Packaging and Labeling Act.
503............................  Statements of General Policy or             2025.
                                  Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging
                                  and Labeling Act].
700............................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty   2025.
                                  Act.
701............................  Disclosure of Written Consumer Product      2025.
                                  Warranty Terms and Conditions.
702............................  Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty   2025.
                                  Terms.
703............................  Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures....  2025.
304............................  Rules and Regulations under the Hobby       2026.
                                  Protection 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''   2027.
                                  and Similar Representations.
259............................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising   2027.
                                  for New Automobiles.
682............................  Disposal of Consumer Report Information     2027.
                                  and Records.
23.............................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals,    2028.
                                  and Pewter Industries.
311............................  Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for  2028.
                                  Recycled Oil.
460............................  Labeling and Advertising of Home            2028.
                                  Insulation.
316............................  CAN-SPAM Rule.............................  2029.
433............................  Preservation of Consumers' Claims and       2029.
                                  Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule].
315............................  Contact Lens Rule.........................  2030.
313............................  Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.  2031.
317............................  Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation   2031.
                                  Rule.
323............................  Made in USA Labeling......................  2031.
640............................  Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk Based    2031.
                                  Pricing.
641............................  Duties of Users of Consumer Reports         2031.
                                  Regarding Address Discrepancies.
642............................  Prescreen Opt-Out Notice..................  2031.
660............................  Duties of Furnishers of Information to      2031.
                                  Consumer Reporting Agencies.
680............................  Affiliate Marketing.......................  2031.
698............................  Model Forms and Disclosures...............  2031.
255............................  Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and   2033.
                                  Testimonials in Advertising.
308............................  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the       2033.
                                  Telephone Disclosure and Dispute
                                  Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
                                  Rule].
423............................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel    2033.
                                  and Certain Piece Goods.
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[FR Doc. 2023-26064 Filed 11-29-23; 8:45 am]
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