[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 16, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7716-7717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02894]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 16, 2016 /
Proposed Rules
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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 this notice.
DATES: February 16, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20850. 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 notice
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 \1\ to facilitate comment. This Web site provides links in one
location to Federal Register notices 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.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2016, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
(1) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR part
314. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and
Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(2) CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316. Agency Contact: Christopher
Brown, (202) 326-2825, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation, 16 CFR part 460.
Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Federal Trade
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(4) Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records, 16 CFR
part 682. 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 9 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. During 2015, it completed reviews of 12 rules
and guides.
A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for
2016 through 2026 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 review
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23........................... Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Currently Under Review.
Metals, and Pewter Industries.
259.......................... Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Currently Under Review.
Advertising for New Automobiles.
304.......................... Rules and Regulations under the Currently Under Review.
Hobby Protection Act.
308.......................... Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant Currently Under Review.
to the Telephone Disclosure and
Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
[Pay Per Call Rule].
310.......................... Telemarketing Sales Rule........ Currently Under Review.
315.......................... Contact Lens Rule............... Currently Under Review.
423.......................... Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Currently Under Review.
Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
455.......................... Used Motor Vehicle Trade Currently Under Review.
Regulation Rule.
456.......................... Ophthalmic Practice Rules Currently Under Review.
(Eyeglass Rule).
314.......................... Standards for Safeguarding 2016.
Customer Information.
316.......................... CAN-SPAM Rule................... 2016.
460.......................... Labeling and Advertising of Home 2016.
Insulation.
682.......................... Disposal of Consumer Report 2016.
Information and Records.
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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 2017.
Sizes of Viewable Pictures
Shown by Television Receiving
Sets.
18........................... Guides for the Nursery Industry. 2018.
311.......................... Test Procedures and Labeling 2018.
Standards for Recycled Oil.
436.......................... Disclosure Requirements and 2018.
Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising.
681.......................... Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules. 2018.
24........................... Guides for Select Leather and 2019.
Imitation Leather Products.
453.......................... Funeral Industry Practices...... 2019.
14........................... Administrative Interpretations, 2020.
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 Rule. 2020.
432.......................... Power Output Claims for 2020.
Amplifiers 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 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.
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 the 2024.
Wool Products Labeling Act of
1939.
301.......................... Rules and Regulations under Fur 2024.
Products Labeling Act.
303.......................... Rules and Regulations under the 2024.
Textile Fiber Products
Identification Act.
425.......................... Use of Prenotification Negative 2024.
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.
433.......................... Preservation of Consumers' 2025.
Claims and Defenses [Holder in
Due Course Rule].
500.......................... Regulations under Section 4 of 2025.
the Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act.
501.......................... Exemptions from Requirements and 2025.
Prohibitions under Part 500.
502.......................... Regulations under Section 5(c) 2025.
of the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act.
503.......................... Statements of General Policy or 2025.
Interpretation [under the Fair
Packaging and Labeling Act].
700.......................... Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss 2025.
Warranty Act.
701.......................... Disclosure of Written Consumer 2025.
Product Warranty Terms and
Conditions.
702.......................... Pre-Sale Availability of Written 2025.
Warranty Terms.
703.......................... Informal Dispute Settlement 2025
Procedures.
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