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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
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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 Chapter I
Notice of Intent To Request Public
Comments
Federal Trade Commission.
Notice of intent to request
public comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
As part of its ongoing,
systematic review of all Federal Trade
Commission rules and guides, the
Commission announces a modified tenyear regulatory review schedule. No
Commission determination on the need
for, or the substance of, the rules and
guides listed below should be inferred
from the notice of intent to publish
requests for comments.
DATES: Effective April 13, 2012.
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.
SUMMARY:
To ensure
that its rules and industry guides stay
relevant and are not unduly
burdensome, the Commission reviews
its rules and guides on a ten-year
schedule. Each year the Commission
publishes its review schedule, with
adjustments 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 thereby facilitating comment about
rules and guides, and providing links in
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one location to comment requests,
comment forms, and comments for rules
and guides that are currently under
review. The Web site also has a
continuously updated review schedule,
a list of rules and guides previously
eliminated in the regulatory review
process, and the Commission’s
regulatory review plan.
When the Commission published its
regulatory review schedule for 2011–
2020, it also sought input on ways to
improve its regulatory review program.2
The Commission received three
comments in response.3
Two commenters, the Association of
Home Appliance Manufacturers
(‘‘AHAM’’) and Whirlpool Corporation
(‘‘Whirlpool’’), urged the Commission to
reconsider its earlier decision to
accelerate review of the Appliance
Labeling Rule to 2012. AHAM
explained, and Whirlpool concurred,
that the Commission should avoid
frequent rule revisions unless existing
requirements are outdated, overly
burdensome, or deficient. However, the
Appliance Labeling Rule warrants a
comprehensive review at this time that
will allow the Commission to consider
burden reductions associated with
existing reporting requirements, explore
ways to reduce the number of labels
missing in showrooms, improve access
to label information on retail Web sites,
and consider whether additional
consumer products should have energy
labels. Therefore, the Commission has
proceeded with the scheduled review of
the Appliance Labeling Rule, 16 CFR
part 305.
The Chamber of Commerce of the
United States of America submitted a
comment that noted the Commission’s
commitment to regulatory review and
reduction of unnecessary burdens on
business, but did not address the
questions posed by the Commission, or
any other aspect of the Commission’s
regulatory review plan. Rather, it
expressed various concerns, principally
relating to transparency and scope,
regarding Commission enforcement of
Section 5 of the Federal Trade
Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 45. The
2 Federal Trade Commission: Notice Announcing
Ten-Year Regulatory Review Schedule and Request
for Public Comment on the Federal Trade
Commission’s Regulatory Review Program, 76 FR
41150 (July 13, 2011).
3 These comments are available on the
Commission’s Web site at https://www.ftc.gov/os/
comments/regulatoryreviewschedule/index.shtm.
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Commission notes that it is familiar
with these concerns generally, has
addressed them in various forums, and
will continue to do so.
Modified Ten-Year Schedule for
Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2012, the Commission intends to
initiate reviews of, and solicit public
comments on, the following guides:
(1) Guides for the Rebuilt,
Reconditioned and Other Used
Automobile Parts Industry, 16 CFR part
20. Agency Contact: Jonathan L. Kessler,
(216) 263–3436, Federal Trade
Commission, East Central Region, 1111
Superior Ave E # 200, Cleveland, OH
44114–2577.
(2) Guides for the Jewelry, Precious
Metals, and Pewter Industries, 16 CFR
part 23. Agency Contact: Reenah Kim,
(202) 326–2272, Federal Trade
Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20580.
(3) Guides for Advertising Allowances
and Other Merchandising Payments and
Services, 16 CFR part 240. Agency
Contact: Michael Bloom, (202) 326–
2475, Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Competition, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20580.
The Commission is currently
reviewing 22 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. Due to resource
constraints caused by the large number
of rules and guides under review, the
Commission is postponing review of the
following matters previously scheduled
for review in 2012: Guides Against
Deceptive Pricing, 16 CFR part 233;
Guides Against Bait Advertising, 16 CFR
part 238; Guides Concerning Use of the
Word ‘‘Free’’ and Similar
Representations, 16 CFR part 251; and
the Preservation of Consumers’ Claims
and Defenses Rule [Holder in Due
Course Rule], 16 CFR part 433. It is
postponing the reviews of the three
guides until 2017, and the review of the
rule until 2013.
The Commission is also consolidating
its review of the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage
Rules, 16 CFR part 801; and the HartScott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements
Act Exemption Rules, 16 CFR part 802,
with its next review in 2020 of the Hart-
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Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement
Act Transmittal Rules.4
A copy of the Commission’s modified
regulatory review schedule for 2012
through 2021 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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Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools .......................................................
Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles .................................................
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims ....................................................................
Rules and Regulations Under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 ...........................................
Rules and Regulations Under Fur Products Labeling Act .................................................................
Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act ......................................
Appliance Labeling Rule .....................................................................................................................
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting ...........................................................................
Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
[Pay Per Call Rule].
Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles .................................
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule .........................................................................................
Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece Goods ...............................................
Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule] ...................................
Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans ....................................................................................
Rule Concerning the Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations
Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise ...............................................................................................
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule .......................................................................................
Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act ...............................................................................
Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions ......................................
Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms ................................................................................
Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures ............................................................................................
Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry ..........................
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries ......................................................
Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services ...................
Telemarketing Sales Rule ..................................................................................................................
Preservation of Consumers’ Claims and Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule] ............................
Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act .............................................
Exemptions From Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 500 ...................................................
Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act .........................................
Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act] ..........
Rules and Regulations Under the Hobby Protection Act ...................................................................
Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information ............................................................................
Contact Lens Rule ..............................................................................................................................
CAN–SPAM Rule ................................................................................................................................
Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule) ......................................................................................
Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation .....................................................................................
Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records ...................................................................
Guides Against Deceptive Pricing ......................................................................................................
Guides Against Bait Advertising .........................................................................................................
Guide Concerning Use of the Word AFree@ and Similar Representations ......................................
Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets ........
Guides for the Nursery Industry .........................................................................................................
Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil ...............................................................
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising .................................................
Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules ...........................................................................................................
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products ................................................................
Funeral Industry Practices ..................................................................................................................
Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements ....
Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising .....................................
Privacy of Consumer Financial Information .......................................................................................
Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule ................................................................................
Health Breach Notification Rule .........................................................................................................
Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products ................................
Credit Practices ..................................................................................................................................
Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing ............................................................................
4 The Hart-Scott-Rodino (‘‘HSR’’) program
includes an ongoing review of all the HSR rules. In
2011, the Commission made significant changes to
16 CFR part 803 by overhauling the premerger
notification form. The Commission also amended
the definition of ‘‘associates’’ in 16 CFR part 801,
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and made minor amendments to several exemption
rules in 16 CFR part 802. See the Statement of Basis
and Purpose, Federal Trade Commission: Premerger
Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period
Requirements, 76 FR 42471 (July 19, 2011) at https://
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Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies .............................................
Affiliate Marketing ...............................................................................................................................
Model Forms and Disclosures ............................................................................................................
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Coverage Rules .....................................................
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Exemption Rules ....................................................
[Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Transmittal Rules ...................................................
Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Business Opportunities ..............................
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary of Labor
29 CFR Part 15
Employment and Training
Administration
20 CFR Parts 638 and 670
RIN 1290–AA25
Administrative Claims Under the
Federal Tort Claims Act and Related
Statutes
Office of the Secretary,
Employment and Training
Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
This amendment revises the
Department of Labor’s (DOL’s)
regulations governing administrative
claims submitted to DOL pursuant to
the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), the
Military Personnel and Civilian
Employees’ Claims Act (MPCECA), and
for payment of claims arising out of the
operation of the Job Corps. The
regulations governing such claims were
last revised in 1995. MPCECA has since
been amended to allow payment of up
to $100,000 if the claim arose from an
emergency or extraordinary
circumstance. Further, the
implementing authority for the Job
Corps was changed to the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) since the last time
the regulations were updated. These
regulations are being amended to reflect
those changes, improve the clarity and
ease of use of the regulations, and to
harmonize the regulations governing
these claims between those regulations
in titles 20 and 29 of the CFR, which
includes deleting the references to these
claims in 20 CFR part 638 as these
revisions have rendered those sections
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unnecessary. Finally, the regulations in
title 20 have also been updated to reflect
the recently revised regulations
regarding claims of Job Corps students
under the Federal Employees’
Compensation Act (FECA).
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before June 12, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on the proposed rule, identified by
Regulatory Information Number (RIN)
1290–AA25, by ONE of the following
methods:
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: The
Internet address to submit comments on
the rule is https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the Web site instructions for
submitting comments.
Mail: Submit written comments to
Catherine P. Carter, Counsel for Claims
and Compensation, Office of the
Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor,
Room S–4325, 200 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20210. Because of
security measures, mail directed to
Washington, DC is sometimes delayed.
We will only consider comments
postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service or
other delivery service on or before the
deadline for comments.
Instructions: All comments must
include the RIN 1290–AA25 for this
rulemaking. Receipt of any comments,
whether by mail or Internet, will not be
acknowledged. Because DOL continues
to experience delays in receiving postal
mail in the Washington, DC area,
commenters are encouraged to submit
any comments by mail early.
Comments on the proposed rule will
be available for public inspection during
normal business hours at the address
listed above for mailed comments.
Persons who need assistance to review
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may be obtained in alternative formats
(e.g., large print, audiotape or disk)
upon request. To schedule an
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and/or to obtain the proposed rule in an
alternative format, contact DOL at 202–
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2020.
2020.
2020.
2020.
2020.
2020.
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2020.
2021.
693–5320 (this is not a toll-free
number).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Catherine P. Carter, Counsel for Claims
and Compensation, Office of the
Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor,
Room S–4325, 200 Constitution Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20210,
Telephone: 202–693–5320 (this is not a
toll-free number). Individuals with
hearing or speech impairments may
access this telephone number via TTY
by calling the toll-free Federal
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877–8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Proposed Rule and Concurrent,
Identical Direct Final Rule
Since this rule is not controversial
and primarily concerns agency
procedures, we have determined that
the subject of this rulemaking is suitable
for a direct final rule. No significant
adverse comments are anticipated.
Accordingly, concurrent with this
proposed rule, a separate, identical
direct final rule is published in today’s
issue of the Federal Register. The
duplicate direct final rule will expedite
rulemaking in the event no significant
adverse comments are received and we
withdraw this notice of proposed
rulemaking. All interested parties
should comment at this time because we
will not initiate an additional comment
period. If no significant adverse
comments to the accompanying
proposed rule are received on or before
June 12, 2012, the direct final rule will
become effective July 12, 2012 without
further notice.
If significant adverse comments are
received, we will publish a timely
notice in the Federal Register
withdrawing the direct final rule, and
will then proceed with the rulemaking
by addressing the comments and
developing a final rule from this
proposed rule. For purposes of
withdrawing the direct final rule, a
significant adverse comment is one that
explains (1) why the direct final rule is
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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.
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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 the notice of intent to publish requests for comments.
DATES: Effective April 13, 2012.
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
stay relevant and are not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews its
rules and guides on a ten-year schedule. Each year the Commission
publishes its review schedule, with adjustments 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\ thereby facilitating comment about rules and guides, and
providing links in one location to comment requests, comment forms, and
comments for rules and guides that are currently under review. The Web
site also has a continuously 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\ https://www.ftc.gov/ftc/regreview/index.shtml.
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When the Commission published its regulatory review schedule for
2011-2020, it also sought input on ways to improve its regulatory
review program.\2\ The Commission received three comments in
response.\3\
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\2\ Federal Trade Commission: Notice Announcing Ten-Year
Regulatory Review Schedule and Request for Public Comment on the
Federal Trade Commission's Regulatory Review Program, 76 FR 41150
(July 13, 2011).
\3\ These comments are available on the Commission's Web site at
https://www.ftc.gov/os/comments/regulatoryreviewschedule/index.shtm.
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Two commenters, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
(``AHAM'') and Whirlpool Corporation (``Whirlpool''), urged the
Commission to reconsider its earlier decision to accelerate review of
the Appliance Labeling Rule to 2012. AHAM explained, and Whirlpool
concurred, that the Commission should avoid frequent rule revisions
unless existing requirements are outdated, overly burdensome, or
deficient. However, the Appliance Labeling Rule warrants a
comprehensive review at this time that will allow the Commission to
consider burden reductions associated with existing reporting
requirements, explore ways to reduce the number of labels missing in
showrooms, improve access to label information on retail Web sites, and
consider whether additional consumer products should have energy
labels. Therefore, the Commission has proceeded with the scheduled
review of the Appliance Labeling Rule, 16 CFR part 305.
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America submitted a
comment that noted the Commission's commitment to regulatory review and
reduction of unnecessary burdens on business, but did not address the
questions posed by the Commission, or any other aspect of the
Commission's regulatory review plan. Rather, it expressed various
concerns, principally relating to transparency and scope, regarding
Commission enforcement of Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission
Act, 15 U.S.C. 45. The Commission notes that it is familiar with these
concerns generally, has addressed them in various forums, and will
continue to do so.
Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2012, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following guides:
(1) Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile
Parts Industry, 16 CFR part 20. Agency Contact: Jonathan L. Kessler,
(216) 263-3436, Federal Trade Commission, East Central Region, 1111
Superior Ave E 200, Cleveland, OH 44114-2577.
(2) Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries,
16 CFR part 23. Agency Contact: Reenah Kim, (202) 326-2272, Federal
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising
Payments and Services, 16 CFR part 240. Agency Contact: Michael Bloom,
(202) 326-2475, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 22 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. Due to resource constraints caused by the
large number of rules and guides under review, the Commission is
postponing review of the following matters previously scheduled for
review in 2012: Guides Against Deceptive Pricing, 16 CFR part 233;
Guides Against Bait Advertising, 16 CFR part 238; Guides Concerning Use
of the Word ``Free'' and Similar Representations, 16 CFR part 251; and
the Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule [Holder in Due
Course Rule], 16 CFR part 433. It is postponing the reviews of the
three guides until 2017, and the review of the rule until 2013.
The Commission is also consolidating its review of the Hart-Scott-
Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules, 16 CFR part 801; and
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules, 16
CFR part 802, with its next review in 2020 of the Hart-
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\4\ The Hart-Scott-Rodino (``HSR'') program includes an ongoing
review of all the HSR rules. In 2011, the Commission made
significant changes to 16 CFR part 803 by overhauling the premerger
notification form. The Commission also amended the definition of
``associates'' in 16 CFR part 801, and made minor amendments to
several exemption rules in 16 CFR part 802. See the Statement of
Basis and Purpose, Federal Trade Commission: Premerger Notification;
Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements, 76 FR 42471 (July 19,
2011) at http:[sol][sol]www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-19/pdf/
2011-17822.pdf. As this review covered all sections of the HSR
rules, it is appropriate to consolidate future reviews of these
rules with the next scheduled review of 16 CFR part 803. The
Commission will accelerate these reviews if necessary.
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A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for
2012 through 2021 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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239.............................. Guides for the Advertising of Currently Under Review.
Warranties and Guarantees.
254.............................. Guides for Private Vocational and Currently Under Review.
Distance Education Schools.
259.............................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Currently Under Review.
Advertising for New Automobiles.
260.............................. Guides for the Use of Currently Under Review.
Environmental Marketing Claims.
300.............................. Rules and Regulations Under the Currently Under Review.
Wool Products Labeling Act of
1939.
301.............................. Rules and Regulations Under Fur Currently Under Review.
Products Labeling Act.
303.............................. Rules and Regulations Under the Currently Under Review.
Textile Fiber Products
Identification Act.
305.............................. Appliance Labeling Rule.......... Currently Under Review.
306.............................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Currently Under Review.
Certification and Posting.
308.............................. Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to Currently Under Review.
the Telephone Disclosure and
Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
[Pay Per Call Rule].
309.............................. Labeling Requirements for Currently Under Review.
Alternative Fuels and
Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
312.............................. Children's Online Privacy Currently Under Review.
Protection Rule.
423.............................. Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Currently Under Review.
Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
424.............................. Retail Food Store Advertising and Currently Under Review.
Marketing Practices
[Unavailability Rule].
425.............................. Use of Prenotification Negative Currently Under Review.
Option Plans.
429.............................. Rule Concerning the Cooling-Off Currently Under Review.
Period for Sales Made at Homes
or at Certain Other Locations.
435.............................. Mail or Telephone Order Currently Under Review.
Merchandise.
455.............................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade Currently Under Review.
Regulation Rule.
700.............................. Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Currently Under Review.
Warranty Act.
701.............................. Disclosure of Written Consumer Currently Under Review.
Product Warranty Terms and
Conditions.
702.............................. Pre-Sale Availability of Written Currently Under Review.
Warranty Terms.
703.............................. Informal Dispute Settlement Currently Under Review.
Procedures.
20............................... Guides for the Rebuilt, 2012.
Reconditioned and Other Used
Automobile Parts Industry.
23............................... Guides for the Jewelry, Precious 2012.
Metals, and Pewter Industries.
240.............................. Guides for Advertising Allowances 2012.
and Other Merchandising Payments
and Services.
310.............................. Telemarketing Sales Rule......... 2013.
433.............................. Preservation of Consumers' Claims 2013.
and Defenses [Holder in Due
Course Rule].
500.............................. Regulations Under Section 4 of 2013.
the Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act.
501.............................. Exemptions From Requirements and 2013.
Prohibitions under Part 500.
502.............................. Regulations Under Section 5(c) of 2013.
the Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act.
503.............................. Statements of General Policy or 2013.
Interpretation [under the Fair
Packaging and Labeling Act].
304.............................. Rules and Regulations Under the 2014.
Hobby Protection Act.
314.............................. Standards for Safeguarding 2014.
Customer Information.
315.............................. Contact Lens Rule................ 2015.
316.............................. CAN-SPAM Rule.................... 2015.
456.............................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules 2015.
(Eyeglass Rule).
460.............................. Labeling and Advertising of Home 2016.
Insulation.
682.............................. Disposal of Consumer Report 2016.
Information and Records.
233.............................. Guides Against Deceptive Pricing. 2017.
238.............................. Guides Against Bait Advertising.. 2017.
251.............................. Guide Concerning Use of the Word 2017.
AFree@ and Similar
Representations.
410.............................. Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes 2017.
of Viewable Pictures Shown by
Television Receiving Sets.
18............................... Guides for the Nursery Industry.. 2018.
311.............................. Test Procedures and Labeling 2018.
Standards for Recycled Oil.
436.............................. Disclosure Requirements and 2018.
Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising.
681.............................. Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules.. 2018.
24............................... Guides for Select Leather and 2019.
Imitation Leather Products.
453.............................. Funeral Industry Practices....... 2019.
14............................... Administrative Interpretations, 2020.
General Policy Statements, and
Enforcement Policy Statements.
255.............................. Guides Concerning Use of 2020.
Endorsements and Testimonials in
Advertising.
313.............................. Privacy of Consumer Financial 2020.
Information.
317.............................. Prohibition of Energy Market 2020.
Manipulation Rule.
318.............................. Health Breach Notification Rule.. 2020.
432.............................. Power Output Claims for 2020.
Amplifiers Utilized in Home
Entertainment Products.
444.............................. Credit Practices................. 2020.
640.............................. Duties of Creditors Regarding 2020.
Risk[dash]Based Pricing.
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641.............................. Duties of Users of Consumer 2020.
Reports Regarding Address
Discrepancies.
642.............................. Prescreen Opt-Out Notice......... 2020.
660.............................. Duties of Furnishers of 2020.
Information to Consumer
Reporting Agencies.
680.............................. Affiliate Marketing.............. 2020.
698.............................. Model Forms and Disclosures...... 2020.
801.............................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act] Coverage Rules.
802.............................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act] Exemption
Rules.
803.............................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust 2020.
Improvements Act] Transmittal
Rules.
437.............................. Disclosure Requirements and 2021.
Prohibitions Concerning Business
Opportunities.
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[FR Doc. 2012-8742 Filed 4-12-12; 8:45 am]
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