Rules and guides; regulatory review,

[Federal Register: December 29, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 250)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 78390-78391]

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 2007, 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 under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 2007:

(1) Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products, 16 CFR part 24. Agency Contact: Susan E. Arthur, (214) 979-9370, Federal Trade Commission, Southwest Region, 1999 Bryan St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX 75201.

(2) Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, 16 CFR part 435. Agency Contact: Joel Brewer, (202) 326-2967, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(3) Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles, 16 CFR part 259. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.

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 2008 through 2017. 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. C. Landis Plummer, Acting Secretary.

Appendix--Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule

Year to 16 CFR part

Topic

review

500.......................... Regulations Under Section 4

2008 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA). 501.......................... Exemptions from Part 500 of

2008 the FPLA. 502.......................... Regulations Under Section

2008 5(C) of the FPLA. 503.......................... Statements of General Policy

2008 or Interpretations Under the FPLA. 306.......................... Automotive Fuel Ratings,

2008 Certification and Posting Rule.

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424.......................... Retail Food Store

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

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

2008 254.......................... Guides for Private

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

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

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

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

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

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

2010 of Warranties and Guarantees. 433.......................... Preservation of Consumers'

2010 Claims and Defenses Rule. 700.......................... Interpretations of Magnuson-

2010 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 Settlement

2010 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 the

2012 Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations. 310.......................... Telemarketing Sales Rule....

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2015 316.......................... Rules Implementing the CAN-

2015 SPAM Act of 2003. 456.......................... Ophthalmic Practice Rules...

2015 603.......................... Fair Credit Reporting Act

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

2015 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 of

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

2016 Consumer Report Information and Records. 410.......................... Deceptive Advertising as to

2017 Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets. 312.......................... Children's Online Privacy

2017 Protection Rule.

[FR Doc. E6-22407 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]

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