[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 87 (Friday, May 6, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-10940]
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[Federal Register: May 6, 1994]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Part 300
Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of
1939
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') is
requesting public comments on its Rules and Regulations under the Wool
Products Labeling Act of 1939 (the ``Wool Act''). The Commission is
also requesting comments about the overall costs and benefits of the
Rules and their overall regulatory and economic impact as a part of its
systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides.
DATES: Written comments will be accepted until June 6, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, Room
H-159, Sixth & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580. Submissions
should be marked ``Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act, 16 CFR
part 300--Comment.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Bret S. Smart, Program Advisor, Los
Angeles Regional Office, Federal Trade Commission, 11000 Wilshire
Blvd., suite 13209, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 575-7890.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has determined, as part of
its oversight responsibilities, to review rules and guides
periodically. These reviews will seek information about the costs and
benefits of the Commission's rules and guides and their regulatory and
economic impact. The information obtained will assist the Commission in
identifying rules and guides that warrant modification or recision.
At this time, the Commission solicits written public comments
concerning the Commission's Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act.
The Wool Act (15 U.S.C. 68) requires marketers of covered wool
products to mark each product with (1) the generic names and
percentages by weight of the constituent fibers present in the wool
product; (2) the name under which the manufacturer or other responsible
company does business, or in lieu thereof, the registered
identification number (RN) of such company; and (3) the name of the
country where the wool product was processed or manufactured.
Furthermore, the Wool Act contains advertising and recordkeeping
provisions. Pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Wool Act, ``[t]he
Commission is authorized and directed to make rules and regulations for
the manner and form of disclosing information required by this Act * *
* and to make such further rules and regulations under and in pursuance
of the terms of this Act as may be necessary and proper for
administration and enforcement.'' (15 U.S.C. 68d(a).) These
implementing rules and regulations are set forth at 16 CFR part 300.
The Commission solicits public comments on the following questions:
1. Is there a continuing need for the Rules and Regulations issued
under the Wool Act?
a. What benefits have the Rules provided to purchasers of the
products or services affected by the Rules?
b. Have the Rules imposed costs on purchasers?
2. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to increase
the benefits of the Rules to purchasers?
a. How would these changes affect the costs the Rules impose on
firms subject to their requirements?
3. What significant burdens or costs, including costs of
compliance, have the Rules imposed on firms subject to their
requirements?
a. Have the Rules provided benefits to such firms?
4. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to reduce the
burdens or costs imposed on firms subject to their requirements?
a. How would these changes affect the benefits provided by the
Rules?
5. Do the Rules overlap or conflict with other federal, state, or
local laws or regulations?
6. Since the Rules were issued, what effects, if any, have changes
in relevant technology or economic conditions had on the Rules?
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 68 et seq.
List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 300
Advertising, Labeling, Recordkeeping, Wool products.
By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-10940 Filed 5-5-94; 8:45 am]
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