# Notice of Intent to Request Public Comments

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## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Proposed Rule
- **Published:** March 5, 2008
- **Citation:** 73 FR 11844

## Text

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Ch. 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 2008, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guide listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guide; possible conflict between the rules and guide and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guide of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for, or the substance of, the rules and guide 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 or guide.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guide during 2008:

(1)
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims
, 16 CFR 260.
Agency Contact:
Janice Podoll Frankle, (202) 326-3022, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.

(2)
Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations
, 16 CFR 429.
Agency Contact:
Barbara Bolton, (404) 656-1362, Federal Trade Commission, Southeast Region, 225 Peachtree Street, NE, Suite 1500, Atlanta, GA 30303.

(3)
Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products
, 16 CFR 432.
Agency Contact:
Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580.

As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of additional rules and guides for 2009 through 2018. 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 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

254
Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools
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

306
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule
2009

425
Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans
2009

500
Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
2010

501
Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA
2010

502
Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA
2010

503
Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA
2010

424
Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule
2010

444
Credit Practices Rule
2010

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

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

410
Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets
2017

312
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule
2017

18
Guides for the Nursery Industry
2018

305
Appliance Labeling Rule
2018

311
Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil
2018

436
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising
2018

[FR Doc. E8-4195 Filed 3-4-08: 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE: 6750-01-S

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