Modified 10-Year Regulatory Review Schedule

Federal RegisterMar 13, 2014

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I

Modified 10-Year Regulatory Review Schedule

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 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.

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 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

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to facilitate comment about rules and guides. This Web site provides links in one location to

Federal Register

notices requesting comments, comment forms, and comments for rules and guides that are currently under review. The Web site also contains a continuously 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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http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/regreview/index.shtml.

Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

For 2014, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and solicit public comments on, the following rules:

(1) Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act,

16 CFR Part 304. Agency Contact: Joshua Millard, (202) 326-2454, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(2)

Telemarketing Sales Rule,

16 CFR Part 310. Agency Contact: Craig Tregillus, (202) 326-2970, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.

(3)

Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information,

16 CFR Part 314, which implements Sections 501 and 505(b)(2) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. 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.

The Commission is currently reviewing 25 of the 65 rules and guides within its jurisdiction. The Commission is postponing review of the Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule], 16 CFR Part 433, from 2014 as previously scheduled until 2015.

A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for 2014 through 2024 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]

16 CFR part

Topic

Year to review

20

Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry

Currently Under Review.

23

Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries

Currently Under Review.

239

Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees

Currently Under Review.

240

Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services [Fred Meyer Guides]

Currently Under Review.

259

Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles

Currently Under Review.

300

Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939

Currently Under Review.

301

Rules and Regulations under Fur Products Labeling Act

Currently Under Review.

303

Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act

Currently Under Review.

305

Appliance Labeling Rule

Currently Under Review.

306

Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting

Currently Under Review.

308

Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call Rule]

Currently Under Review.

423

Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods

Currently Under Review.

424

Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule]

Currently Under Review.

425

Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans

Currently Under Review.

429

Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations

Currently Under Review.

435

Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise

Currently Under Review.

455

Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule

Currently Under Review.

500

Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Currently Under Review.

501

Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 500

Currently Under Review.

502

Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Currently Under Review.

503

Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act]

Currently Under Review.

700

Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

Currently Under Review.

701

Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions

Currently Under Review.

702

Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms

Currently Under Review.

703

Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures

Currently Under Review.

304

Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act

2014.

310

Telemarketing Sales Rule

2014.

314

Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information

2014.

315

Contact Lens Rule

2015.

316

CAN-SPAM Rule

2015.

433

Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule]

2015.

456

Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)

2015.

460

Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation

2016.

682

Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records

2016.

233

Guides Against Deceptive Pricing

2017.

238

Guides Against Bait Advertising

2017.

251

Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations

2017.

410

Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets

2017.

18

Guides for the Nursery Industry

2018.

311

Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil

2018.

436

Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising

2018.

681

Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules

2018.

24

Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products

2019.

453

Funeral Industry Practices

2019.

14

Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements

2020.

255

Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

2020.

313

Privacy of Consumer Financial Information

2020.

317

Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule

2020.

318

Health Breach Notification Rule

2020.

432

Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products

2020.

444

Credit Practices

2020.

640

Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing

2020.

641

Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address Discrepancies

2020.

642

Prescreen Opt-Out Notice

2020.

660

Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies

2020.

680

Affiliate Marketing

2020.

698

Model Forms and Disclosures

2020.

801

[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Coverage Rules

2020.

802

[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Exemption Rules

2020.

803

[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Transmittal Rules

2020.

437

Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Business Opportunities

2021.

260

Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims

2022.

312

Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule

2022.

254

Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools

2023.

309

Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles

2023.

[FR Doc. 2014-05263 Filed 3-12-14; 8:45 am]

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