05-24613. Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments

AGENCY:

Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION:

Notice of intent to request public comments.

SUMMARY:

As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2006, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules and guides should be inferred from the notice of intent to publish requests for comments. In addition, the Commission announces a revised 10-year regulatory review schedule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Further details may be obtained from the contact person listed for the particular rule.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 2006:

(1) Guides for the Nursery Industry, 16 CFR part 18. Agency Contact: Janice Frankle [phone], Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(2) Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil, 16 CFR part 311. Agency Contact: Neil Blickman, [phone], Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(3) Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, 16 CFR part 455. Agency Contact: John Hallerud, [phone], Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Region, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 1860, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

In addition, the Commission previously announced that regulatory review of the Appliance Labeling Rule, 16 CFR part 305, would be combined with rulemaking required by Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in that proceeding was published on November 2, 2005, 70 FR 66307, and comments are due on January 13, 2006.

As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of other rules and guides for 2007 through 2016. A copy of this tentative schedule is appended. The Commission, in its discretion, may modify or reorder the schedule in the future to incorporate new legislative 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.

Donald S. Clark,

Secretary.

Appendix—Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule

16 CFR part	Topic	Year to review
24	Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products	2007
435	Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule	2007
500	Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)	2007
501	Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA	2007
502	Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA	2007
503	Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA	2007
306	Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule	2008
424	Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule	2008
429	Rule concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations	2008
444	Credit Practices Rule	2008
601	Summary of Consumer Rights, Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act	2008
254	Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools	2009
260	Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims	2009
300	Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act	2009
301	Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act	2009
303	Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act	2009
425	Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans	2009
239	Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees	2010
433	Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule	2010
700	Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act	2010
701	Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions	2010
702	Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms	2010
703	Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures	2010
14	Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements	2011
23	Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries	2011
423	Care Labeling Rule	2011
20	Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry	2012
233	Guides Against Deceptive Pricing	2012
238	Guides Against Bait Advertising	2012
240	Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services	2012
251	Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations	2012
259	Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles	2012
310	Telemarketing Sales Rule	2013
801	Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules	2013
802	Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules	2013
803	Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules	2013
304	Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act	2014
309	Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles	2014
314	Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information	2014
315	Contact Lens Rule	2015
316	Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003	2015
456	Ophthalmic Practice Rules	2015
603	Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Rules—Definitions	2015
610	FCRA Rules—Free Annual File Disclosures	2015
611	FCRA Rules—Prohibition Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting Agency	2015
613	FCRA Rules—Duration of Active Duty Alerts	2015
614	FCRA Rules—Appropriate Proof of Identity	2015
698	FCRA Rules—Summaries, Notices, and Forms	2015
460	Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation	2016
682	FCRA Rules—Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records	2016