Regulatory review: Children's online privacy protection; and viewable pictures shown by television receiving sets, deceptive advertising as to size; economic impact, etc.,

[Federal Register: January 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 8)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 2074-2075]

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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 2005, it intends to request public comments on the two rules listed below. 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 on the rules of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules should be inferred from the intent to publish request 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 contract 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 2005:

(1) Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule, 16 CFR part 312. Agency Contracts: Karen Muoio, (202) 326-2491, and Rona Kelner, (202) 326-2752, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(2) Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets Rule, 16 CFR part 410. Agency Contact: Neil Blickman, (202) 326-3038, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 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 2006 through 2015. 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

18.................. Guides for the Nursery Industry.......

2006 311................. Recycled Oil Rule.....................

2006 444................. Credit Practices Rule.................

2006 455................. Used Car Rule.........................

2006 24.................. Guides for Select Leather and

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

2007 Rule. 500................. Regulations Under Section 4 of the

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

2007 502................. Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the

2007 FPLA. 503................. Statements of General Policy or

2007 Interpretations Under the FPLA. 424................. Retail Food Store Advertising and

2008 Marketing Practices Rule. 305................. Appliance Labeling Rule...............

2008 306................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification

2008 and Posting Rule. 429................. Cooling Off Rule......................

2008 601................. Summary of Consumer Rights, Notice of

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

2009 Distance Education Schools. 260................. Guides for the use of Environmental

2009 Marketing Claims. 300................. Rules and Regulations under the Wool

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

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

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

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

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

2010 Defenses Rule. 700................. Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss

2010 Warranty Act. 701................. Disclosure of Written Consumer Product

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

2010 Warranty Terms. 703................. Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures

2010

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23.................. Guides for the Jewelry, Precious

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

2011 14.................. Administrative Interpretations,

2011 General Policy Statements, and Enforceable Policy Statements. 20.................. Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditions

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

2012 238................. Guides Against Bait Advertising.......

2012 240................. Guides for Advertising Allowances and

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

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

2012 Advertising for New Automobiles. 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 the Hobby

2014 Protection Act. 309................. Labeling Requirements for Alternative

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

2014 Information. 456................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules.............

2015

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