Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments
Federal RegisterDec 29, 2005
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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
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
16 CFR part
Topic
Year to
review
24
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products
2007
435
Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule
2007
500
Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
2007
501
Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA
2007
502
Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA
2007
503
Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA
2007
306
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule
2008
424
Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule
2008
429
Rule concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations
2008
444
Credit Practices Rule
2008
601
Summary of Consumer Rights, Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
2008
254
Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools
2009
260
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
2009
300
Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act
2009
301
Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act
2009
303
Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
2009
425
Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans
2009
239
Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees
2010
433
Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule
2010
700
Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
2010
701
Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions
2010
702
Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms
2010
703
Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures
2010
14
Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements
2011
23
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
2011
423
Care Labeling Rule
2011
20
Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry
2012
233
Guides Against Deceptive Pricing
2012
238
Guides Against Bait Advertising
2012
240
Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services
2012
251
Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations
2012
259
Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles
2012
310
Telemarketing Sales Rule
2013
801
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules
2013
802
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules
2013
803
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules
2013
304
Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act
2014
309
Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
2014
314
Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
2014
315
Contact Lens Rule
2015
316
Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003
2015
456
Ophthalmic Practice Rules
2015
603
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Rules—Definitions
2015
610
FCRA Rules—Free Annual File Disclosures
2015
611
FCRA Rules—Prohibition Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting Agency
2015
613
FCRA Rules—Duration of Active Duty Alerts
2015
614
FCRA Rules—Appropriate Proof of Identity
2015
698
FCRA Rules—Summaries, Notices, and Forms
2015
460
Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
2016
682
FCRA Rules—Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records
2016
[FR Doc. 05-24613 Filed 12-28-05; 8:45 am]
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