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  2023-26064. Regulatory Review Schedule  

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    AGENCY:

    Federal Trade Commission.

    ACTION:

    Notification of intent to request public comments: initiation and termination of regulatory review.

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

    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.

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    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41 through 58.

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    By direction of the Commission.

    April J. Tabor,

    Secretary.

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    Appendix

    Regulatory Review—Updated Ten-Year Schedule

    16 CFR partTopicYear to initiate review
    24Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather ProductsCurrently Under Review.
    260Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing ClaimsCurrently Under Review.
    310Telemarketing Sales RuleCurrently Under Review.
    312Children's Online Privacy Protection RuleCurrently Under Review.
    314Standards for Safeguarding Customer InformationCurrently Under Review.
    318Health Breach Notification RuleCurrently Under Review.
    425Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans [Negative Option Rule]Currently Under Review.
    432Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment ProductsCurrently Under Review.
    436Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning FranchisingCurrently Under Review.
    437Business Opportunity RuleCurrently Under Review.
    453Funeral Industry PracticesCurrently Under Review.
    456Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)Currently Under Review.
    681Identity Theft [Red Flag] RulesCurrently Under Review.
    801[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Coverage RulesCurrently Under Review.
    802[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Exemption RulesCurrently Under Review.
    803[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Transmittal RulesCurrently Under Review.
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    309Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles2023.
    429Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations2023.
    20Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry2024.
    240Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services [Fred Meyer Guides]2024.
    300Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 19392024.
    301Rules and Regulations under Fur Products Labeling Act2024.
    303Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act2024.
    424Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule]2024.
    435Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise2024.
    239Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees2025.
    254Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools2025.
    305Energy Labeling Rule2025.
    306Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting2025.
    444Credit Practices2025.
    500Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act2025.
    501Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 5002025.
    502Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act2025.
    503Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act]2025.
    700Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act2025.
    701Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions2025.
    702Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms2025.
    703Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures2025.
    304Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act2026.
    455Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule2026.
    233Guides Against Deceptive Pricing2027.
    238Guides Against Bait Advertising2027.
    251Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations2027.
    259Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles2027.
    682Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records2027.
    23Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries2028.
    311Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil2028.
    460Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation2028.
    316CAN–SPAM Rule2029.
    433Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule]2029.
    315Contact Lens Rule2030.
    313Privacy of Consumer Financial Information2031.
    317Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule2031.
    323Made in USA Labeling2031.
    640Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk Based Pricing2031.
    641Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address Discrepancies2031.
    642Prescreen Opt-Out Notice2031.
    660Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies2031.
    680Affiliate Marketing2031.
    698Model Forms and Disclosures2031.
    255Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising2033.
    308Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call Rule]2033.
    423Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods2033.
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    Footnotes

    [FR Doc. 2023–26064 Filed 11–29–23; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
11/30/2023
Department:
Federal Trade Commission
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Notification of intent to request public comments: initiation and termination of regulatory review.
Document Number:
2023-26064
Dates:
The schedule set out in this document is applicable November 30, 2023.
Pages:
83498-83499 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2023-26064.pdf
CFR: (1)
16 CFR None