[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 28, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29259-29261]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13472]
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter I
Regulatory Review Schedule
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
ACTION: Intent to request public comments.
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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: Effective on June 28, 2017.
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 \1\ to facilitate comment. This Web site 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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\1\ See https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2017, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
(1) CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316. Agency Contact: Christopher
Brown, (202) 326-2825, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by
Television Receiving Sets, 16 CFR part 410. Agency Contact: John
Singer, (202) 326-3234, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 10 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. During 2016, it completed reviews of 2 rules.
The Commission is postponing review of the following matters previously
scheduled for review in 2017 until 2022: Guides Against Deceptive
Pricing, 16 CFR part 233; Guides Against Bait Advertising, 16 CFR part
238; and Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and Similar
Representations, 16 CFR part 251. A copy of the Commission's modified
regulatory review schedule for 2017 through 2027 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
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16 CFR part Topic Year to review
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23............. Guides for the Currently Under Review.
Jewelry, Precious
Metals, and Pewter
Industries.
259............ Guide Concerning Fuel Currently Under Review.
Economy Advertising
for New Automobiles.
308............ Trade Regulation Rule Currently Under Review.
Pursuant to the
Telephone Disclosure
and Dispute
Resolution Act of
1992 [Pay Per Call
Rule].
310............ Telemarketing Sales Currently Under Review.
Rule.
314............ Standards for Currently Under Review.
Safeguarding Customer
Information.
315............ Contact Lens Rule..... Currently Under Review.
423............ Care Labeling of Currently Under Review.
Textile Wearing
Apparel and Certain
Piece Goods.
456............ Ophthalmic Practice Currently Under Review.
Rules (Eyeglass Rule).
460............ Labeling and Currently Under Review.
Advertising of Home
Insulation.
682............ Disposal of Consumer Currently Under Review.
Report Information
and Records.
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316............ CAN-SPAM Rule......... 2017.
410............ Deceptive Advertising 2017.
as to Sizes of
Viewable Pictures
Shown by Television
Receiving Sets.
18............. Guides for the Nursery 2018.
Industry.
311............ Test Procedures and 2018.
Labeling Standards
for Recycled Oil.
436............ Disclosure 2018.
Requirements and
Prohibitions
Concerning
Franchising.
681............ Identity Theft [Red 2018.
Flag] Rules.
24............. Guides for Select 2019.
Leather and Imitation
Leather Products.
453............ Funeral Industry 2019.
Practices.
14............. Administrative 2020.
Interpretations,
General Policy
Statements, and
Enforcement Policy
Statements.
255............ Guides Concerning Use 2020.
of Endorsements and
Testimonials in
Advertising.
313............ Privacy of Consumer 2020.
Financial Information.
317............ Prohibition of Energy 2020.
Market Manipulation
Rule.
318............ Health Breach 2020.
Notification Rule.
432............ Power Output Claims 2020.
for Amplifiers
Utilized in Home
Entertainment
Products.
444............ Credit Practices...... 2020.
640............ Duties of Creditors 2020.
Regarding
Risk[dash]Based
Pricing.
641............ Duties of Users of 2020.
Consumer Reports
Regarding Address
Discrepancies.
642............ Prescreen Opt-Out 2020.
Notice.
660............ Duties of Furnishers 2020.
of Information to
Consumer Reporting
Agencies.
680............ Affiliate Marketing... 2020.
698............ Model Forms and 2020.
Disclosures.
801............ [Hart-Scott-Rodino 2020.
Antitrust
Improvements Act]
Coverage Rules.
802............ [Hart-Scott-Rodino 2020.
Antitrust
Improvements Act]
Exemption Rules.
803............ [Hart-Scott-Rodino 2020.
Antitrust
Improvements Act]
Transmittal Rules.
437............ Business Opportunity 2021.
Rule.
233............ Guides Against 2022.
Deceptive Pricing.
238............ Guides Against Bait 2022.
Advertising.
251............ Guide Concerning Use 2022.
of the Word ``Free''
and Similar
Representations.
260............ Guides for the Use of 2022.
Environmental
Marketing Claims.
312............ Children's Online 2022.
Privacy Protection
Rule.
254............ Guides for Private 2023.
Vocational and
Distance Education
Schools.
309............ Labeling Requirements 2023.
for Alternative Fuels
and Alternative
Fueled Vehicles.
429............ Rule Concerning 2023.
Cooling-Off Period
for Sales Made at
Homes or at Certain
Other Locations.
20............. Guides for the 2024.
Rebuilt,
Reconditioned, and
Other Used Automobile
Parts Industry.
240............ Guides for Advertising 2024.
Allowances and Other
Merchandising
Payments and Services
[Fred Meyer Guides].
300............ Rules and Regulations 2024.
under the Wool
Products Labeling Act
of 1939.
301............ Rules and Regulations 2024.
under Fur Products
Labeling Act.
303............ Rules and Regulations 2024.
under the Textile
Fiber Products
Identification Act.
425............ Use of Prenotification 2024.
Negative Option Plans.
435............ Mail, Internet, or 2024.
Telephone Order
Merchandise.
424............ Retail Food Store 2024.
Advertising and
Marketing Practices
[Unavailability Rule].
239............ Guides for the 2025.
Advertising of
Warranties and
Guarantees.
306............ Automotive Fuel 2025.
Ratings,
Certification and
Posting.
305............ Energy Labeling Rule.. 2025.
433............ Preservation of 2025.
Consumers' Claims and
Defenses [Holder in
Due Course Rule].
500............ Regulations under 2025.
Section 4 of the Fair
Packaging and
Labeling Act.
501............ Exemptions from 2025.
Requirements and
Prohibitions under
Part 500.
502............ Regulations under 2025.
Section 5(c) of the
Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act.
503............ Statements of General 2025.
Policy or
Interpretation [under
the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act].
700............ Interpretations of 2025.
Magnuson-Moss
Warranty Act.
701............ Disclosure of Written 2025.
Consumer Product
Warranty Terms and
Conditions.
702............ Pre-Sale Availability 2025.
of Written Warranty
Terms.
703............ Informal Dispute 2025.
Settlement Procedures.
304............ Rules and Regulations 2026.
under the Hobby
Protection Act.
455............ Used Motor Vehicle 2026.
Trade Regulation Rule.
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