[Federal Register: March 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 44)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 11844-11845] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr05mr08-13] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 2009 Education Schools. 300.................................... Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products 2009 Labeling Act. 301.................................... Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products 2009 Labeling Act. 303.................................... Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber 2009 Products Identification Act. 306.................................... Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting 2009 Rule. 425.................................... Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans... 2009 500.................................... Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging 2010 and Labeling Act (FPLA). 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 2010 Under the FPLA. 424.................................... Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing 2010 Practices Rule. 444.................................... Credit Practices Rule.............................. 2010 239.................................... Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and 2010 Guarantees. 433.................................... Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule 2010 700.................................... Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act...... 2010 701.................................... Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty 2010 Terms and Conditions. 702.................................... Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms.... 2010 703.................................... Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures............. 2010 14..................................... Administrative Interpretations, General Policy 2011 Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements. 23..................................... Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter 2011 Industries. 423.................................... Care Labeling Rule................................. 2011 20..................................... Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other 2012 Used Automobile Parts Industry. 233.................................... Guides Against Deceptive Pricing................... 2012 238.................................... Guides Against Bait Advertising.................... 2012 [[Page 11845]] 240.................................... Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other 2012 Merchandising Payments and Services. 251.................................... Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and 2012 Similar Representations. 310.................................... Telemarketing Sales Rule........................... 2013 801.................................... Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act 2013 Coverage Rules. 802.................................... Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act 2013 Exemption Rules. 803.................................... Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act 2013 Transmittal Rules. 304.................................... Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection 2014 Act. 309.................................... Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and 2014 Alternative Fueled Vehicles. 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 - 2015 Definitions. 610.................................... FCRA Rules - Free Annual File Disclosures.......... 2015 611.................................... FCRA Rules - Prohibition Against Circumventing 2015 Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting Agency. 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 2016 Information and Records. 410.................................... Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable 2017 Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets. 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 2018 Oil. 436.................................... Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning 2018 Franchising. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [FR Doc. E8-4195 Filed 3-4-08: 8:45 am]
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