71 FR 250 pgs. 78390-78391 - Notice of Intent to Request Public Comments
Type: PRORULEVolume: 71Number: 250Pages: 78390 - 78391
FR document: [FR Doc. E6-22407 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]
Agency: Federal Trade Commission
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter 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 2007, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules and guides 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 under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 2007:
(1) Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products, 16 CFR part 24. Agency Contact: Susan E. Arthur, (214) 979-9370, Federal Trade Commission, Southwest Region, 1999 Bryan St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX 75201.
(2) Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule , 16 CFR part 435. Agency Contact: Joel Brewer, (202) 326-2967, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles , 16 CFR part 259. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, 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 other rules and guides for 2008 through 2017. 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 legislative 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.
C. Landis Plummer,
Acting Secretary.
| 16 CFR part | Topic | Year to review |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) | 2008 |
| 501 | Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA | 2008 |
| 502 | Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA | 2008 |
| 503 | Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA | 2008 |
| 306 | Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule | 2008 |
| 424 | Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule | 2008 |
| 429 | Rule concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations | 2008 |
| 444 | Credit Practices Rule | 2008 |
| 254 | Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools | 2009 |
| 260 | Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims | 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 |
| 425 | Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans | 2009 |
| 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 |
[FR Doc. E6-22407 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]
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