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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 2008, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guide listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guide; possible conflict between the rules and guide and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guide of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for, or the substance of, the rules and guide 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.
Start Further InfoFOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Further details may be obtained from the contact person listed for the particular rule or guide.
End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental InformationSUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guide during 2008:
(1) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR 260. Agency Contact: Janice Podoll Frankle, (202) 326-3022, 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 429. Agency Contact: Barbara Bolton, (404) 656-1362, Federal Trade Commission, Southeast Region, 225 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30303.
(3) Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products, 16 CFR 432. Agency Contact: Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of additional rules and guides for 2009 through 2018. 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 rules, or to respond to external factors (such as changes in the law) or other considerations.
Start SignatureDonald S. Clark,
Secretary.
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REGULATORY REVIEW
MODIFIED TEN-YEAR SCHEDULE
16 CFR PART TOPIC YEAR TO REVIEW 254 Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools 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 306 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule 2009 425 Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans 2009 500 Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) 2010 501 Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA 2010 502 Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA 2010 503 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA 2010 424 Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule 2010 444 Credit Practices Rule 2010 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 Start Printed Page 11845 240 Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 2012 251 Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations 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 410 Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets 2017 312 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule 2017 18 Guides for the Nursery Industry 2018 305 Appliance Labeling Rule 2018 311 Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil 2018 436 Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising 2018 [FR Doc. E8-4195 Filed 3-4-08: 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE: 6750-01-S
Document Information
- Published:
- 03/05/2008
- Department:
- Federal Trade Commission
- Entry Type:
- Proposed Rule
- Action:
- Notice of intent to request public comments.
- Document Number:
- E8-4195
- Pages:
- 11844-11845 (2 pages)
- PDF File:
- e8-4195.pdf
- CFR: (1)
- 16 CFR None