E8-4195. 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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

SUPPLEMENTARY 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, [phone], 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, [phone], 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, [phone], 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.

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
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
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