Rules and guides; regulatory review,

[Federal Register: December 29, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 249)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 77077-77078]

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

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I

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 2006, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules and guides 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 2006:

(1) Guides for the Nursery Industry, 16 CFR part 18. Agency Contact: Janice Frankle (202) 326-3022, 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: Neil Blickman, (202) 326-3038, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(3) Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, 16 CFR part 455. Agency Contact: John Hallerud, (312) 960-5615, Federal Trade Commission, Midwest Region, 55 East Monroe Street, Suite 1860, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

In addition, the Commission previously announced that regulatory review of the Appliance Labeling Rule, 16 CFR part 305, would be combined with rulemaking required by Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. An Advance Notice of Proposed

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Rulemaking in that proceeding was published on November 2, 2005, 70 FR 66307, and comments are due on January 13, 2006.

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 2007 through 2016. 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 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 Ten-Year Schedule

Year to 16 CFR part

Topic

review

24............................... Guides for Select

2007 Leather and Imitation Leather Products. 435.............................. Mail or Telephone Order

2007 Merchandise Rule. 500.............................. Regulations Under

2007 Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). 501.............................. Exemptions from Part 500

2007 of the FPLA. 502.............................. Regulations Under

2007 Section 5(C) of the FPLA. 503.............................. Statements of General

2007 Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA. 306.............................. Automotive Fuel Ratings,

2008 Certification and Posting Rule. 424.............................. Retail Food Store

2008 Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule. 429.............................. Rule concerning Cooling-

2008 Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations. 444.............................. Credit Practices Rule...

2008 601.............................. Summary of Consumer

2008 Rights, Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 254.............................. Guides for Private

2009 Vocational and Distance Education Schools. 260.............................. Guides for the Use of

2009 Environmental Marketing Claims. 300.............................. Rules and Regulations

2009 under the Wool Products Labeling Act. 301.............................. Rules and Regulations

2009 under the Fur Products Labeling Act. 303.............................. Rules and Regulations

2009 under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act. 425.............................. Rule Concerning the Use

2009 of Negative Option Plans. 239.............................. Guides for the

2010 Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees. 433.............................. Preservation of

2010 Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule. 700.............................. Interpretations of

2010 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. 701.............................. Disclosure of Written

2010 Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions. 702.............................. Pre-sale Availability of

2010 Written Warranty Terms. 703.............................. Informal Dispute

2010 Settlement Procedures. 14............................... Administrative

2011 Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements. 23............................... Guides for the Jewelry,

2011 Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. 423.............................. Care Labeling Rule......

2011 20............................... Guides for the Rebuilt,

2012 Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry. 233.............................. Guides Against Deceptive

2012 Pricing. 238.............................. Guides Against Bait

2012 Advertising. 240.............................. Guides for Advertising

2012 Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services. 251.............................. Guide Concerning Use of

2012 the Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations. 259.............................. Guide Concerning Fuel

2012 Economy Advertising for New Automobiles. 310.............................. Telemarketing Sales Rule

2013 801.............................. Hart-Scott-Rodino

2013 Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules. 802.............................. Hart-Scott-Rodino

2013 Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules. 803.............................. Hart-Scott-Rodino

2013 Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules. 304.............................. Rules and Regulations

2014 under the Hobby Protection Act. 309.............................. Labeling Requirements

2014 for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles. 314.............................. Standards for

2014 Safeguarding Customer Information. 315.............................. Contact Lens Rule.......

2015 316.............................. Rules Implementing the

2015 CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. 456.............................. Ophthalmic Practice

2015 Rules. 603.............................. Fair Credit Reporting

2015 Act (FCRA) Rules-- Definitions. 610.............................. FCRA Rules--Free Annual

2015 File Disclosures. 611.............................. FCRA Rules--Prohibition

2015 Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting Agency. 613.............................. FCRA Rules--Duration of

2015 Active Duty Alerts. 614.............................. FCRA Rules--Appropriate

2015 Proof of Identity. 698.............................. FCRA Rules--Summaries,

2015 Notices, and Forms. 460.............................. Labeling and Advertising

2016 of Home Insulation. 682.............................. FCRA Rules--Disposal of

2016 Consumer Report Information and Records.

[FR Doc. 05-24613 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6750-01-P