Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, 234 [2011-33695]

Download as PDF 234 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 2 Wednesday, January 4, 2012 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 303 Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act Federal Trade Commission (‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Extension of the deadline for filing public comments. AGENCY: The Commission grants a thirty (30) day extension until February 2, 2012 for filing public comments in response to the Commission’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and request for public comment published on November 7, 2011 (‘‘ANPR’’). DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 2, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a comment online or on paper, by following the instructions in the Request for Comment part of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Write ‘‘Textile Rules, 16 CFR Part 303, Project No. P948404’’ on your comment, and file your comment online at https://ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ ftc/textilerulesanpr by following the instructions on the web-based form. If you prefer to file your comment on paper, mail or deliver your comment to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, Room H–113 (Annex G), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert M. Frisby, Attorney, (202) 326– 2098, or Edwin Rodriguez, Attorney, (202) 326–3147, Division of Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 7, 2011, the Commission published its ANPR (76 FR 68690) seeking comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the Commission’s wreier-aviles on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:52 Jan 03, 2012 Jkt 226001 Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (‘‘Textile Rules’’).1 The ANPR designated January 3, 2012, as the deadline for filing public comments. On December 20, 2011, the American Apparel and Footwear Association, the American Fiber Manufacturers Association, Inc., the Canadian Apparel Federation, the National Retail Federation, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, and the U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel requested that the Commission extend the comment period for thirty (30) days until February 2, 2012. These six trade associations represent apparel retailers, consumer brand companies, importers, and manufacturers that have a substantial interest in the operation and enforcement of the Textile Rules’ labeling provisions. They state that, to provide useful comments to the Commission, they need sufficient time to consult with and to solicit information from their member companies. They explain that the relevant executives have been largely unavailable for consultation during the November–December holiday season because it is the busiest time of year for their companies. Therefore, they request a thirty (30) day extension of the current deadline to February 2, 2012. The input of these trade associations would likely assist the Commission in evaluating the Textile Rules’ effectiveness and determining whether and how to amend the Rules. Moreover, the requested short extension of the comment period will not substantially delay the rulemaking process. The Commission recognizes that its ANPR requests comments on complex issues and believes that extending the comment period to facilitate a more complete record outweighs any harm that might result from a thirty (30) day delay. Accordingly, the Commission is extending the comment period for thirty (30) days until February 2, 2012. By direction of the Commission. Richard C. Donohue, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2011–33695 Filed 1–3–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750–01–P 1 The Commission issued the Textile Rules to implement the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, 15 U.S.C. 70–70k. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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’’) Federal Trade Commission. Extension of comment period. AGENCY: ACTION: In a November 28, 2011 Federal Register Notice, the Federal Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’) on disclosure requirements for heating and cooling equipment. In response to a request, the Commission is extending the comment period from January 10, 2012 to February 6, 2012. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 6, 2012. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a comment online or on paper, by following the instructions in the Request for Comment part of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Write ‘‘Regional Labeling for Heating and Cooling Equipment (16 CFR Part 305) (Project No. P114202)’’ on your comment, and file your comment online at https:// public.commentworks.com/ftc/regionaldisclosuresanpr, by following the instructions on the webbased form. If you prefer to file your comment on paper, mail or deliver your comment to the following address: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, Room H–113 (Annex H), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hampton Newsome, Attorney, (202) 326–2889, Division of Enforcement, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is extending the comment period for its ANPR on heating and cooling equipment disclosures to February 6, 2012. The Commission’s November 28, 2011 ANPR (76 FR 72872) solicited comments on possible disclosures for heating and cooling equipment to help industry members SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04JAP1.SGM 04JAP1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 4, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-33695]


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Proposed Rules
                                                Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of 
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these 
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in 
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 2 / Wednesday, January 4, 2012 / 
Proposed Rules

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 303


Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products 
Identification Act

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'').

ACTION: Extension of the deadline for filing public comments.

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SUMMARY: The Commission grants a thirty (30) day extension until 
February 2, 2012 for filing public comments in response to the 
Commission's Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and request for 
public comment published on November 7, 2011 (``ANPR'').

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 2, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a comment online or on paper, by 
following the instructions in the Request for Comment part of the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Write ``Textile Rules, 16 CFR 
Part 303, Project No. P948404'' on your comment, and file your comment 
online at https://ftcpublic.commentworks.com/ftc/textilerulesanpr by 
following the instructions on the web-based form. If you prefer to file 
your comment on paper, mail or deliver your comment to the following 
address: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, Room H-113 
(Annex G), 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert M. Frisby, Attorney, (202) 326-
2098, or Edwin Rodriguez, Attorney, (202) 326-3147, Division of 
Enforcement, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission, 
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 7, 2011, the Commission 
published its ANPR (76 FR 68690) seeking comment on the overall costs, 
benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the 
Commission's Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products 
Identification Act (``Textile Rules'').\1\ The ANPR designated January 
3, 2012, as the deadline for filing public comments.
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    \1\ The Commission issued the Textile Rules to implement the 
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, 15 U.S.C. 70-70k.
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    On December 20, 2011, the American Apparel and Footwear 
Association, the American Fiber Manufacturers Association, Inc., the 
Canadian Apparel Federation, the National Retail Federation, the Retail 
Industry Leaders Association, and the U.S. Association of Importers of 
Textiles and Apparel requested that the Commission extend the comment 
period for thirty (30) days until February 2, 2012. These six trade 
associations represent apparel retailers, consumer brand companies, 
importers, and manufacturers that have a substantial interest in the 
operation and enforcement of the Textile Rules' labeling provisions. 
They state that, to provide useful comments to the Commission, they 
need sufficient time to consult with and to solicit information from 
their member companies. They explain that the relevant executives have 
been largely unavailable for consultation during the November-December 
holiday season because it is the busiest time of year for their 
companies. Therefore, they request a thirty (30) day extension of the 
current deadline to February 2, 2012.
    The input of these trade associations would likely assist the 
Commission in evaluating the Textile Rules' effectiveness and 
determining whether and how to amend the Rules. Moreover, the requested 
short extension of the comment period will not substantially delay the 
rulemaking process. The Commission recognizes that its ANPR requests 
comments on complex issues and believes that extending the comment 
period to facilitate a more complete record outweighs any harm that 
might result from a thirty (30) day delay. Accordingly, the Commission 
is extending the comment period for thirty (30) days until February 2, 
2012.

By direction of the Commission.
Richard C. Donohue,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-33695 Filed 1-3-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-P
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