02-5124. Regulatory Review; 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 (“Commission”) rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that it intends to request public comments on the rule and guides listed below during 2002. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rule and guides; possible conflict between the rule and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rule and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rule and guides should be inferred from the intent to publish requests for comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rule and guides during 2002:

(1) Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, 16 CFR 255. Agency Contact: Richard Cleland, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, [phone].

(2) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles, 16 CFR 309. Agency Contact: Neil Blickman, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, [phone].

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 2003 through 2011. A copy of this tentative schedule is appended. The Commission may in its discretion 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 Revolving Ten-Year Schedule

16 CFR Part	Topic	Year to review
255	Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising	2002
309	Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles	2002
228	Tire Advertising and Labeling Guides	2003
304	Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act	2003
600	Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act	2003
18	Guides for the Nursery Industry	2004
410	TV Picture Tube Size Rule	2004
424	Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule	2004
14	Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements	2005
311	Recycled Oil Rule	2005
312	Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule	2005
444	Credit Practices Rule	2005
455	Used Car Rule	2005
24	Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products	2006
435	Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule	2006
500	Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (“FPLA”)	2006
501	Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA	2006
502	Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the FPLA	2006
503	Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA	2006
305	Appliance Labeling Rule	2007
306	Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule	2007
429	Cooling Off Rule	2007
601	Summary of Consumer Rights, Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act	2007
254	Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools	2008
260	Guides for the use of Environmental Marketing Claims	2008
300	Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939	2008
301	Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act	2008
303	Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act	2008
425	Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans	2008
239	Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees	2009
433	Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule	2009
700	Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act	2009
701	Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions	2009
702	Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms	2009
703	Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures	2009
23	Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries	2010
423	Care Labeling Rule	2010
20	Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry	2011
233	Guides Against Deceptive Pricing	2011
238	Guides Against Bait Advertising	2011
240	Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services	2011
251	Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations	2011
259	Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles	2011