[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 12715-12718]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-5746]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Ch. I
Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of intent to request public comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its systematic review of all Federal Trade
Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during
2010, it intends to request public comments on the rules listed below
(``Rules''). The Commission will request comments on, among other
things, the economic impact of and the continuing need for the Rules;
possible conflict between the Rules and state, local, or other federal
laws or regulations; and the effect of any technological, economic, or
other industry changes on the Rules. Further, the Commission gives
notice that, based on its current ongoing review proceedings, it is
postponing regulatory review for certain rules previously scheduled for
2010 review. In addition, the Commission announces that it is
accelerating its review of the Labeling Requirements for Alternative
Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles Rule to 2010. No Commission
determination on the need for, or the substance of, the Rules should be
inferred from the notice of intent to publish requests for comments.
Finally, the Commission announces a revised 10-year regulatory review
schedule.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 16, 2010.
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 during 2010:
(1) Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule, 16
CFR 424. Agency Contact: Janice Podoll Frankle, (202) 326-3022, Federal
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of
Enforcement, 600
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Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule, 16 CFR
433. Agency Contact: Ronald G. Isaac, (202) 326-3231, Federal Trade
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Financial
Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative
Fueled Vehicles Rule, 16 CFR 309. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome,
(202) 326-2889, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is accelerating its review of the Labeling
Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
Rule, previously scheduled for review in 2014, to ensure that FTC-
required vehicle labels are consistent with the Environmental
Protection Agency fuel economy labeling requirements. Additionally,
because the Commission has ongoing reviews relating to a number of its
rules and guides and other rulemaking proceedings, it is postponing
review of the following matters previously scheduled for 2010 review:
Regulations Under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, et al., 16 CFR
500-503; the Credit Practices Rule, 16 CFR 444; the Guides for the
Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees, 16 CFR 239; and the
Interpretations of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, et al., 16 CFR 700-
703.
A copy of the Commission's revised regulatory review schedule for
2011 through 2020 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
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16 CFR PART TOPIC YEAR TO REVIEW
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14 Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement 2011
Policy Statements
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23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries 2011
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239 Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees 2011
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300 Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act 2011
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301 Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act 2011
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303 Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act 2011
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423 Care Labeling Rule 2011
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444 Credit Practices Rule 2011
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700 Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act 2011
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701 Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions 2011
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702 Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms 2011
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703 Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures 2011
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20 Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry 2012
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233 Guides Against Deceptive Pricing 2012
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238 Guides Against Bait Advertising 2012
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240 Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 2012
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251 Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations 2012
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310 Telemarketing Sales Rule 2013
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500 Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) 2013
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501 Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA 2013
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502 Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the FPLA 2013
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503 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA 2013
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801 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules 2013
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802 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules 2013
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803 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules 2013
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304 Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act 2014
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314 Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information 2014
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315 Contact Lens Rule 2015
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316 Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 2015
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456 Ophthalmic Practice Rules 2015
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603 Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Rules - Definitions 2015
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610 FCRA Rules - Free Annual File Disclosures 2015
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611 FCRA Rules - Prohibition Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide 2015
Consumer Reporting Agency
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613 FCRA Rules - Duration of Active Duty Alerts 2015
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614 FCRA Rules - Appropriate Proof of Identity 2015
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698 FCRA Rules - Summaries, Notices, and Forms 2015
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460 Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation 2016
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642 FCRA Rules - Prescreen Opt-Out Notice 2016
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682 FCRA Rules - Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records 2016
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312 Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule 2017
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410 Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television 2017
Receiving Sets
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18 Guides for the Nursery Industry 2018
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305 Appliance Labeling Rule 2018
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311 Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil 2018
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436 Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising 2018
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641 FCRA Rules - Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address Discrepancies 2018
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680 FCRA Rules - Affiliate Marketing 2018
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681 FCRA Rules - Identity Theft Rules 2018
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24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products 2019
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453 Funeral Industry Practices Rule 2019
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255 Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising 2020
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313 Privacy of Consumer Financial Information 2020
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317 Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule 2020
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318 Health Breach Notification Rule 2020
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901 FDCPA - Procedures for State Application for Exemption From the Provisions of 2020
the Act
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[FR Doc. 2010-5746 Filed 3-16-10; 8:45 am]
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