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August 29, 2008
Telemarketing Sales Rule 51164–51204 [E8–20253] PDF Rule Federal Trade Commission
Part V Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 310 Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR''); Final Rule Amendments FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 310 RIN: 3084-AA98 Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission ACTION: Final Rule Amendments SUMMARY: The Commission adopts two final amendments to the TSR. The first is an amendment making explicit a prohibition in the TSR on telemarketing calls that deliver prerecorded messages without a consumer's express written agreement to... [read document]
 
August 28, 2008
Meetings: Prohibition of Unfair Methods of Competition In Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act; Public Workshop 50818–50819 [E8–20008] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Public Workshop Concerning the Prohibition of Unfair Methods of Competition In Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of Public Workshop SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission will hold a public workshop on October 17, 2008, in Washington, D.C., to explore the scope of the prohibition of ``unfair methods of competition'' in Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 45. In particular, the workshop will consider the... [read document]
 
August 20, 2008
Analyses of Agreements Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 49207–49209 [E8–19213] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 071 0193] Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the... [read document]
 
August 7, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 46006–46007 [E8–18098] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through January 31, 2012, the current PRA clearance for... [read document]
 
July 31, 2008
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules 44746–44748 [E8–17416] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act... [read document]
 
July 24, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 43235–43237 [E8–16898] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the current PRA... [read document]
 
July 23, 2008
Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment: Pernod Ricard S.A 42810–42813 [E8–16871] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 081 0119] Pernod Ricard S.A.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the... [read document]
 
July 21, 2008
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule 42285–42293 [E8–16634] PDF Proposed Rule Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 455 Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comments on its Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule (``Used Car Rule'' or ``Rule''). The Commission is soliciting the comments as part of the FTC's systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides. DATES: Written comments relating to the... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 42346–42349 [E8–16508] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the... [read document]
 
Flow International Corporation: Analysis of the Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment 42349–42351 [E8–16506] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 081 0079] Flow International Corporation; Analysis of the Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the... [read document]
 
July 17, 2008
Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products, etc 40988–40992 [E8–16283] PDF Proposed Rule Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 [RIN 3084-AB03] Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking and public meeting announcement. SUMMARY: Section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007... [read document]
 
July 15, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 40580–40582 [E8–16092] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Franchise Rule Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the current PRA... [read document]
 
July 14, 2008
Proposal to Rescind FTC Guidance Concerning the Current Cigarette Test Method 40350–40352 [E8–16006] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Proposal to Rescind FTC Guidance Concerning the Current Cigarette Test Method AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission ACTION: Notice SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is proposing to rescind its guidance that it is generally not a violation of the FTC Act to make factual statements of the tar and nicotine yields of cigarettes when statements of such yields are supported by testing conducted pursuant to the Cambridge Filter Method, also... [read document]
 
July 11, 2008
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting 40154–40165 [E8–15245] PDF Rule Federal Trade Commission
Part VI Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 306 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting; Final Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 306 RIN 3084-AA45 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: Section 205 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Commission to promulgate biodiesel and biomass-based diesel labeling requirements. In accordance with this... [read document]
 
July 10, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 39698–39700 [E8–15659] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through July 31, 2011, the current PRA... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 39700–39701 [E8–15660] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the... [read document]
 
July 9, 2008
Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act 39221–39226 [E8–15243] PDF Rule Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 RIN 3084-AA74 Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: Section 324 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Commission to issue labeling rules for metal halide lamp fixtures and... [read document]
 
July 7, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension 38451–38453 [E8–15143] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011, the current PRA... [read document]
 
Consent Orders: Carlyle Partners IV, L.P 38453–38455 [E8–15208] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 071 0203] Carlyle Partners IV, L.P.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of... [read document]
 
Granting Of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period under the Premerger Notification Rules 38455–38458 [E8–14630] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act... [read document]
 
July 1, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 37457–37458 [E8–14866] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The FTC intends to conduct consumer survey research to advance its understanding of the experiences of consumers who interact with consumer reporting agencies following an incident of identity theft. The results of this research will inform and guide the FTC's future enforcement and education efforts.... [read document]
 
June 30, 2008
Consent Agreements: Aliyah Associates, LLC dd/b/a American Advance 36872–36873 [E8–14664] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 072 3206] Aliyah Associates, LLC dd/b/a American Advance; Analysis of the Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and... [read document]
 
Consent Agreements: We Give Loans, Inc 36873–36875 [E8–14663] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [File No. 072 3205] We Give Loans, Inc.; Analysis of the Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed Consent Agreement. SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent... [read document]
 
June 27, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 36515–36517 [E8–14621] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through July 31, 2011, the current PRA... [read document]
 
June 26, 2008
Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under The Premerger Notification Rules 36324–36326 [E8–14309] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Granting of Request for Early Termination of the Waiting Period Under the Premerger Notification Rules Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans. Section 7A(b)(2) of the Act... [read document]
 
June 24, 2008
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 35689–35690 [E8–14148] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The FTC is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through July 31, 2011, the current Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA'') clearance for information collection requirements contained in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (``COPPA Rule''), which will expire on July 31,... [read document]
 
June 19, 2008
Business Opportunity Rule 34895 [E8–13899] PDF Proposed Rule Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 437 [Project No. R511993] RIN 3084-AB04 Business Opportunity Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit rebuttal comments in response to the Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice published on March 26, 2008,\1\ the FTC requested comment on its Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``RNPR'' or ``Notice'') in connection with the Business Opportunity Rule.... [read document]
 
June 18, 2008
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products 34626–34630 [E8–13656] PDF Rule Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Confirmation of guides. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') has completed the regulatory review of its Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (``Leather Guides'' or ``Guides'') as part of its systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides, and has decided to retain the Guides in their... [read document]
 
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals 34750–34751 [E8–13660] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through October 31, 2011 the current... [read document]
 
June 12, 2008
Privacy Act; Systems of Records 33592–33634 [E8–13111] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
Part IV Federal Trade Commission Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Notices; Notice FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Notices AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC). ACTION: Notice of revised system notices with request for comments. SUMMARY: The FTC is revising the notices that it is required to publish under the Privacy Act of 1974 to describe its systems of records about individuals. This action is intended to make these notices clearer, more accurate, and... [read document]
 
June 10, 2008
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Green Building and Textiles: Public Workshop 32662–32665 [E8–13014] PDF Proposed Rule Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Green Building and Textiles; Public Workshop AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Announcement of public workshop; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is planning to host a public workshop on July 15, 2008, to examine developments in green building and textile claims and consumer perception of such claims. The workshop is a component of... [read document]
 
June 6, 2008
Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information: Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act, (2007) 32259–32260 [E8–12739] PDF Proposed Rule Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 317 [Project No. P082900] RIN 3084-AB12 Prohibitions On Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit comments in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice issued and announced on May 1, 2008,\1\ and published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2008... [read document]
 
June 3, 2008
SES Performance Review Board 31688 [E8–12310] PDF Notice Federal Trade Commission
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION SES Performance Review Board AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the appointment of members to the Federal Trade Commission's Performance Review Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Leydon, Director of Human Resources, 6