Rules and industry guides; Federal regulatory review; intent to request public comments,

[Federal Register: March 4, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 42)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 9630-9631]

From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I

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, (202) 326- 3088.

(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, (202) 326-3038.

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

Year to 16 CFR Part

Topic

review

255....................... Guides Concerning Use of

2002 Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 309....................... Labeling Requirements for

2002 Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles. 228....................... Tire Advertising and Labeling

2003 Guides. 304....................... Rules and Regulations under the

2003 Hobby Protection Act. 600....................... Statements of General Policy or

2003 Interpretations Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 18....................... Guides for the Nursery Industry

2004 410....................... TV Picture Tube Size Rule......

2004 424....................... Retail Food Store Advertising

2004 and Marketing Practices Rule. 14....................... Administrative Interpretations,

2005 General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements. 311....................... Recycled Oil Rule..............

2005 312....................... Children's Online Privacy

2005 Protection Rule. 444....................... Credit Practices Rule..........

2005 455....................... Used Car Rule..................

2005 24....................... Guides for Select Leather and

2006 Imitation Leather Products. 435....................... Mail or Telephone Order

2006 Merchandise Rule. 500....................... Regulations Under Section 4 of

2006 the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (``FPLA''). 501....................... Exemptions from Part 500 of the

2006 FPLA. 502....................... Regulations Under Section 5(c)

2006 of the FPLA. 503....................... Statements of General Policy or

2006 Interpretations Under the FPLA. 305....................... Appliance Labeling Rule........

2007 306....................... Automotive Fuel Ratings,

2007 Certification and Posting Rule. 429....................... Cooling Off Rule...............

2007 601....................... Summary of Consumer Rights,

2007 Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 254....................... Guides for Private Vocational

2008 and Distance Education Schools. 260....................... Guides for the use of

2008 Environmental Marketing Claims. 300....................... Rules and Regulations under the

2008 Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939. 301....................... Rules and Regulations under the

2008 Fur Products Labeling Act. 303....................... Rules and Regulations under the

2008 Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. 425....................... Rule Concerning the Use of

2008 Negative Option Plans.

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239....................... Guides for the Advertising of

2009 Warranties and Guarantees. 433....................... Preservation of Consumers'

2009 Claims and Defenses Rule. 700....................... Interpretations of Magnuson-

2009 Moss Warranty Act. 701....................... Disclosure of Written Consumer

2009 Product Warranty Terms and Conditions. 702....................... Pre-sale Availability of

2009 Written Warranty Terms. 703....................... Informal Dispute Settlement

2009 Procedures. 23....................... Guides for the Jewelry,

2010 Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. 423....................... Care Labeling Rule.............

2010 20....................... Guides for the Rebuilt,

2011 Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry. 233....................... Guides Against Deceptive

2011 Pricing. 238....................... Guides Against Bait Advertising

2011 240....................... Guides for Advertising

2011 Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services. 251....................... Guide Concerning Use of the

2011 Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations. 259....................... Guide Concerning Fuel Economy

2011 Advertising for New Automobiles.

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