[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 5713-5715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-01966]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter I
Regulatory Review Schedule
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice of 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 the notice of intent to publish requests for comments.
DATES: February 3, 2015.
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 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
Web site, at http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings, to facilitate comment about rules and
guides. This Web site provides links in one location to Federal
Register documents requesting comments, and comments for rules and
guides that are currently under review. The Web site also 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.
Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2015, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
(1) Contact Lens Rule, 16 CFR part 315. Agency Contact: Alysa
Bernstein, (202)-326-3289, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due
Course Rule], 16 CFR part 433. Agency Contact: Heather Allen, (202)-
326-2038, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection,
Division of Financial Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20580.
(3) Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule), 16 CFR part 456.
Agency Contact: Alysa Bernstein, (202)-326-3289, Federal Trade
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising
Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 18 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. The Commission is postponing review of the
following matters previously scheduled for review in 2014 and 2015
until 2016: Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR
part 314; and the CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316.
A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for
2015 through 2025 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.
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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 review.
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23........... Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, Currently Under
and Pewter Industries. Review.
239.......... Guides for the Advertising of Warranties Currently Under
and Guarantees. Review.
259.......... Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Currently Under
Advertising for New Automobiles. Review.
304.......... Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Currently Under
Protection Act. Review.
305.......... Energy Labeling Rule.................... Currently Under
Review.
306.......... Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification Currently Under
and Posting. Review.
308.......... Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Currently Under
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Review.
Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
Rule].
310.......... Telemarketing Sales Rule................ Currently Under
Review.
423.......... Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel Currently Under
and Certain Piece Goods. Review.
455.......... Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule Currently Under
Review.
500.......... Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Currently Under
Packaging and Labeling Act. Review.
501.......... Exemptions from Requirements and Currently Under
Prohibitions under Part 500. Review.
502.......... Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Currently Under
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Review.
503.......... Statements of General Policy or Currently Under
Interpretation [under the Fair Review.
Packaging and Labeling Act].
700.......... Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Currently Under
Warranty Act. Review.
701.......... Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Currently Under
Warranty Terms and Conditions. Review.
702.......... Pre-Sale Availability of Written Currently Under
Warranty Terms. Review.
703.......... Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures.. Currently Under
Review.
315.......... Contact Lens Rule....................... 2015.
433.......... Preservation of Consumers' Claims and 2015.
Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule].
456.......... Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass 2015.
Rule).
314.......... Standards for Safeguarding Customer 2016.
Information.
316.......... CAN-SPAM Rule........................... 2016.
460.......... Labeling and Advertising of Home 2016.
Insulation.
682.......... Disposal of Consumer Report Information 2016.
and Records.
233.......... Guides Against Deceptive Pricing........ 2017.
238.......... Guides Against Bait Advertising......... 2017.
251.......... Guide Concerning Use of the Word 2017.
``Free'' and Similar Representations.
410.......... Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of 2017.
Viewable Pictures Shown by Television
Receiving Sets.
18........... Guides for the Nursery Industry......... 2018.
311.......... Test Procedures and Labeling Standards 2018.
for Recycled Oil.
436.......... Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions 2018.
Concerning Franchising.
681.......... Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules......... 2018.
24........... Guides for Select Leather and Imitation 2019.
Leather Products.
453.......... Funeral Industry Practices.............. 2019.
14........... Administrative Interpretations, General 2020.
Policy Statements, and Enforcement
Policy Statements.
255.......... Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements 2020.
and Testimonials in Advertising.
313.......... Privacy of Consumer Financial 2020.
Information.
317.......... Prohibition of Energy Market 2020.
Manipulation Rule.
318.......... Health Breach Notification Rule......... 2020.
432.......... Power Output Claims for Amplifiers 2020.
Utilized in Home Entertainment Products.
444.......... Credit Practices........................ 2020.
640.......... Duties of Creditors Regarding 2020.
Risk[dash]Based Pricing.
641.......... Duties of Users of Consumer Reports 2020.
Regarding Address Discrepancies.
642.......... Prescreen Opt-Out Notice................ 2020.
660.......... Duties of Furnishers of Information to 2020.
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.......... Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions 2021.
Concerning Business Opportunities.
260.......... Guides for the Use of Environmental 2022.
Marketing Claims.
312.......... Children's Online Privacy Protection 2022.
Rule.
254.......... Guides for Private Vocational and 2023.
Distance Education Schools.
309.......... Labeling Requirements for Alternative 2023.
Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429.......... Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for 2023.
Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other
Locations.
20........... Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned 2024.
and Other Used Automobile Parts
Industry.
240.......... Guides for Advertising Allowances and 2024.
Other Merchandising Payments and
Services [Fred Meyer Guides].
300.......... Rules and Regulations under the Wool 2024.
Products Labeling Act of 1939.
301.......... Rules and Regulations under Fur Products 2024.
Labeling Act.
303.......... Rules and Regulations under the Textile 2024.
Fiber Products Identification Act.
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425.......... Use of Prenotification Negative Option 2024.
Plans.
435.......... Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise..... 2024.
424.......... Retail Food Store Advertising and 2024.
Marketing Practices [Unavailability
Rule].
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[FR Doc. 2015-01966 Filed 2-2-15; 8:45 am]
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