Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 300

Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of

1939

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'') is

requesting public comments on its Rules and Regulations under the Wool

Products Labeling Act of 1939 (the ``Wool Act''). The Commission is

also requesting comments about the overall costs and benefits of the

Rules and their overall regulatory and economic impact as a part of its

systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides.

DATES: Written comments will be accepted until June 6, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Secretary, Federal Trade Commission, Room

H-159, Sixth & Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580. Submissions

should be marked ``Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act, 16 CFR

part 300--Comment.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Bret S. Smart, Program Advisor, Los

Angeles Regional Office, Federal Trade Commission, 11000 Wilshire

Blvd., suite 13209, Los Angeles, CA 90024, (310) 575-7890.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has determined, as part of

its oversight responsibilities, to review rules and guides

periodically. These reviews will seek information about the costs and

benefits of the Commission's rules and guides and their regulatory and

economic impact. The information obtained will assist the Commission in

identifying rules and guides that warrant modification or recision.

At this time, the Commission solicits written public comments

concerning the Commission's Rules and Regulations under the Wool Act.

The Wool Act (15 U.S.C. 68) requires marketers of covered wool

products to mark each product with (1) the generic names and

percentages by weight of the constituent fibers present in the wool

product; (2) the name under which the manufacturer or other responsible

company does business, or in lieu thereof, the registered

identification number (RN) of such company; and (3) the name of the

country where the wool product was processed or manufactured.

Furthermore, the Wool Act contains advertising and recordkeeping

provisions. Pursuant to Section 6(a) of the Wool Act, ``[t]he

Commission is authorized and directed to make rules and regulations for

the manner and form of disclosing information required by this Act * *

* and to make such further rules and regulations under and in pursuance

of the terms of this Act as may be necessary and proper for

administration and enforcement.'' (15 U.S.C. 68d(a).) These

implementing rules and regulations are set forth at 16 CFR part 300.

The Commission solicits public comments on the following questions:

1. Is there a continuing need for the Rules and Regulations issued

under the Wool Act?

a. What benefits have the Rules provided to purchasers of the

products or services affected by the Rules?

b. Have the Rules imposed costs on purchasers?

2. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to increase

the benefits of the Rules to purchasers?

a. How would these changes affect the costs the Rules impose on

firms subject to their requirements?

3. What significant burdens or costs, including costs of

compliance, have the Rules imposed on firms subject to their

requirements?

a. Have the Rules provided benefits to such firms?

4. What changes, if any, should be made to the Rules to reduce the

burdens or costs imposed on firms subject to their requirements?

a. How would these changes affect the benefits provided by the

Rules?

5. Do the Rules overlap or conflict with other federal, state, or

local laws or regulations?

6. Since the Rules were issued, what effects, if any, have changes

in relevant technology or economic conditions had on the Rules?

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 68 et seq.

List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 300

Advertising, Labeling, Recordkeeping, Wool products.

By direction of the Commission.

Donald S. Clark,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 94-10940 Filed 5-5-94; 8:45 am]

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