Regulatory Review Schedule
Federal RegisterApr 15, 2020
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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.
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:
April 15, 2020.
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. For information about this document, please contact Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
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 website
1
to facilitate comment. This website 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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http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/regulatory-review.
Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2020, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and solicit public comments on, the following rules:
(1)
Prohibitions on Market Manipulation Rule, 16 CFR part 317.
Agency Contact: Peter Richman, (202) 326-2563, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Mergers III Division, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(2)
Health Breach Notification Rule, 16 CFR part 318.
Agency Contact: Elisa Jillson, (202) 326-3001, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(3)
Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products, 16 CFR part 432.
Agency Contact: Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(4)
Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing, 16 CFR part 640.
Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(5)
Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address Discrepancies, 16 CFR part 641.
Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(6)
Prescreen Opt-Out Notice, 16 CFR part 642.
Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(7)
Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies, 16 CFR part 660.
Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(8)
Affiliate Marketing, 16 CFR part 680.
Agency Contact: Katherine White, (202) 326-2878, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(9)
Model Forms and Disclosures, 16 CFR part 698.
Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(10)
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Coverage Rules, 16 CFR part 801.
Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-2740, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger Notification Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(11)
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Exemption Rules, 16 CFR part 802.
Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-2740, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger Notification Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(12)
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Transmittal Rules, 16 CFR part 803.
Agency Contact: Robert L. Jones, (202) 326-2740, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Premerger Notification Office, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 13 of the 62 rules and guides within its jurisdiction. During 2019, it completed a review of 16 CFR 433, Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule]. A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews through 2030, 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.
April J. Tabor,
Acting Secretary.
Appendix
Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule
16 CFR part
Topic
Year to initiate review
24
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products
Currently Under Review.
255
Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
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.
310
Telemarketing Sales Rule
Currently Under Review.
312
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Currently Under Review.
313
Privacy of Consumer Financial Information
Currently Under Review.
314
Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
Currently Under Review.
315
Contact Lens Rule
Currently Under Review.
423
Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods
Currently Under Review.
436
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising
Currently Under Review.
453
Funeral Industry Practices
Currently Under Review.
456
Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)
Currently Under Review.
681
Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules
Currently Under Review.
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.
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
Business Opportunity Rule
2021.
233
Guides Against Deceptive Pricing
2022.
238
Guides Against Bait Advertising
2022.
251
Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations
2022.
260
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
2022.
254
Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools
2023.
309
Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
2023.
429
Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations
2023.
20
Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry
2024.
240
Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services [Fred Meyer Guides]
2024.
300
Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939
2024.
301
Rules and Regulations under Fur Products Labeling Act
2024.
303
Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
2024.
425
Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans
2024.
435
Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise
2024.
424
Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule]
2024.
239
Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees
2025.
306
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting
2025.
305
Energy Labeling Rule
2025.
444
Credit Practices
2025.
500
Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
2025.
501
Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 500
2025.
502
Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
2025.
503
Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act]
2025.
700
Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
2025.
701
Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions
2025.
702
Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms
2025.
703
Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures
2025.
304
Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act
2026.
455
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule
2026.
259
Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles
2027.
682
Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records
2027.
23
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
2028.
311
Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil
2028.
460
Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation
2028.
316
CAN-SPAM Rule
2029.
433
Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule]
2029.
[FR Doc. 2020-07757 Filed 4-14-20; 8:45 am]
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