Regulatory Review Schedule
Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)
Proposed Rules
Pages 7120-7122
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2018-03395
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter I
Regulatory Review Schedule
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Intent to request public comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing, systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, the Commission announces a modified ten-
year regulatory review schedule. No Commission determination on the need for, or the substance of, the rules and guides listed below should be inferred from this notice.
DATES: February 20, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details about particular rules or guides may be obtained from the contact person listed below for the rule or guide.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure that its rules and industry guides remain relevant and are not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews them on a ten-year schedule. Each year the Commission publishes its review schedule, with adjustments made in response to public input, changes in the marketplace, and resource demands.
When the Commission reviews a rule or guide, it publishes a document in the
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Federal Register seeking public comment on the continuing need for the rule or guide, as well as the rule's or guide's costs and benefits to consumers and businesses. Based on this feedback, the Commission may modify or repeal the rule or guide to address public concerns or changed conditions, or to reduce undue regulatory burden.
The Commission posts information about its review schedule on its website \1\ to facilitate comment. This website contains an updated review schedule, a list of rules and guides previously eliminated in the regulatory review process, and the Commission's regulatory review plan.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2018, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and solicit public comments on, the following rules and guides:
(1) Guides for the Nursery Industry, 16 CFR part 18. Agency Contact: Megan Gray, (202) 326-3408, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil, 16 CFR part 311. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising, 16 CFR part 436. Agency Contact: Craig Tregillus, (202) 326-2970, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(4) Identity Theft Red Flag Rules, 16 CFR part 681. Agency Contact: Tiffany George, (202) 326-3040, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 11 of the 65 rules and guides within its jurisdiction. During 2017, it completed a review of 16 CFR 259, Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles; and 16 CFR 682, Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records. A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews through 2028, 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 initiate review
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23................................... Guides for the Jewelry, Currently Under Review.
Precious Metals, and Pewter
Industries.
308.................................. Trade Regulation Rule Currently Under Review.
Pursuant to the Telephone
Disclosure and Dispute
Resolution Act of 1992 Pay
Per Call Rule.
310.................................. Telemarketing Sales Rule..... Currently Under Review.
314.................................. Standards for Safeguarding Currently Under Review.
Customer Information.
315.................................. Contact Lens Rule............ Currently Under Review.
316.................................. CAN-SPAM Rule................ Currently Under Review.
410.................................. Deceptive Advertising as to Currently Under Review.
Sizes of Viewable Pictures
Shown by Television
Receiving Sets.
423.................................. Care Labeling of Textile Currently Under Review.
Wearing Apparel and Certain
Piece Goods.
433.................................. Preservation of Consumers' Currently Under Review.
Claims and Defenses Holder
in Due Course Rule.
456.................................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules Currently Under Review.
(Eyeglass Rule).
460.................................. Labeling and Advertising of Currently Under Review.
Home Insulation.
18................................... Guides for the Nursery 2018.
Industry.
311.................................. Test Procedures and Labeling 2018.
Standards for Recycled Oil.
436.................................. Disclosure Requirements and 2018.
Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising.
681.................................. Identity Theft Red Flag 2018.
Rules.
24................................... Guides for Select Leather and 2019.
Imitation Leather Products.
453.................................. Funeral Industry Practices... 2019.
14................................... Administrative 2020.
Interpretations, General
Policy Statements, and
Enforcement Policy
Statements.
255.................................. Guides Concerning Use of 2020.
Endorsements and
Testimonials in Advertising.
313.................................. Privacy of Consumer Financial 2020.
Information.
317.................................. Prohibition of Energy Market 2020.
Manipulation Rule.
318.................................. Health Breach Notification 2020.
Rule.
432.................................. Power Output Claims for 2020.
Amplifiers Utilized in Home
Entertainment Products.
444.................................. Credit Practices............. 2020.
640.................................. Duties of Creditors Regarding 2020.
RiskdashBased Pricing.
641.................................. Duties of Users of Consumer 2020.
Reports Regarding Address
Discrepancies.
642.................................. Prescreen Opt-Out Notice..... 2020.
660.................................. Duties of Furnishers of 2020.
Information to Consumer
Reporting Agencies.
680.................................. Affiliate Marketing.......... 2020.
698.................................. Model Forms and Disclosures.. 2020.
801.................................. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act Coverage
Rules.
802.................................. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act Exemption
Rules.
803.................................. Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act
Transmittal Rules.
437.................................. Business Opportunity Rule.... 2021.
233.................................. Guides Against Deceptive 2022.
Pricing.
238.................................. Guides Against Bait 2022.
Advertising.
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251.................................. Guide Concerning Use of the 2022.
Word ``Free'' and Similar
Representations.
260.................................. Guides for the Use of 2022.
Environmental Marketing
Claims.
312.................................. Children's Online Privacy 2022.
Protection Rule.
254.................................. Guides for Private Vocational 2023.
and Distance Education
Schools.
309.................................. Labeling Requirements for 2023.
Alternative Fuels and
Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429.................................. Rule Concerning Cooling-Off 2023.
Period for Sales Made at
Homes or at Certain Other
Locations.
20................................... Guides for the Rebuilt, 2024.
Reconditioned, and Other
Used Automobile Parts
Industry.
240.................................. Guides for Advertising 2024.
Allowances and Other
Merchandising Payments and
Services Fred Meyer Guides.
300.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2024.
the Wool Products Labeling
Act of 1939.
301.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2024.
Fur Products Labeling Act.
303.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2024.
the Textile Fiber Products
Identification Act.
425.................................. Use of Prenotification 2024.
Negative Option Plans.
435.................................. Mail, Internet, or Telephone 2024.
Order Merchandise.
424.................................. Retail Food Store Advertising 2024.
and Marketing Practices
Unavailability Rule.
239.................................. Guides for the Advertising of 2025.
Warranties and Guarantees.
306.................................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, 2025.
Certification and Posting.
305.................................. Energy Labeling Rule......... 2025.
500.................................. Regulations under Section 4 2025.
of the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act.
501.................................. Exemptions from Requirements 2025.
and Prohibitions under Part
500.
502.................................. Regulations under Section 2025.
5(c) of the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act.
503.................................. Statements of General Policy 2025.
or Interpretation under the
Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act.
700.................................. Interpretations of Magnuson- 2025.
Moss Warranty Act.
701.................................. Disclosure of Written 2025.
Consumer Product Warranty
Terms and Conditions.
702.................................. Pre-Sale Availability of 2025.
Written Warranty Terms.
703.................................. Informal Dispute Settlement 2025.
Procedures.
304.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2026.
the Hobby Protection Act.
455.................................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade 2026.
Regulation Rule.
259.................................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy 2027.
Advertising for New
Automobiles.
682.................................. Disposal of Consumer Report 2027.
Information and Records.
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FR Doc. 2018-03395 Filed 2-16-18; 8:45 am
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