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July 2, 2021

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Federal Trade Commission

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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 this notification.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 125 (Friday, July 2, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35239-35240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13724]

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I

Regulatory Review Schedule

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notification 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 this notification.

DATES: July 2, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Copies of this document are available on the Commission's
website, <a href="http://www.ftc.gov">www.ftc.gov</a>.

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. For information about this document, please contact Jock
Chung (202-326-2984), Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20580.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure its rules and industry guides
remain relevant and not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews them
on a ten-year schedule. Each year the Commission publishes its review
schedule, with adjustments made 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
website \1\ to facilitate comment. This website contains an 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\ <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides">https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides</a>.
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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

For 2021, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rule:
Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR part 437. Agency Contact:
Christine Todaro (202-326-3711), Attorney, Federal Trade Commission,
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 23 of the 62 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. During 2020 and 2021, it completed reviews of
16 CFR 315, Contact Lens Rule; and 16 CFR 317, Prohibition of Energy
Market Manipulation Rule. The Commission has appended a copy of its
modified regulatory review schedule, indicating initiation dates for
reviews through 2031. 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.
April J. Tabor,
Secretary.

Appendix

Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule
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16 CFR part Topic Year to initiate review
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24................................... Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Currently Under Review.
Products.
255.................................. Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Currently Under Review.
Testimonials in Advertising.
308.................................. Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the Telephone Currently Under Review.
Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
[Pay Per Call Rule].
310.................................. Telemarketing Sales Rule........................ Currently Under Review.
312.................................. Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule....... Currently Under Review.
313.................................. Privacy of Consumer Financial Information....... Currently Under Review.
314.................................. Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information. Currently Under Review.
318.................................. Health Breach Notification Rule................. Currently Under Review.
423.................................. Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Currently Under Review.
Certain Piece Goods.
432.................................. Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Currently Under Review.
Home Entertainment Products.
436.................................. Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Currently Under Review.
Concerning Franchising.
453.................................. Funeral Industry Practices...................... Currently Under Review.
456.................................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules (Eyeglass Rule)....... Currently Under Review.
640.................................. Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk[dash]Based Currently Under Review.
Pricing.
641.................................. Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Currently Under Review.
Address Discrepancies.
642.................................. Prescreen Opt-Out Notice........................ Currently Under Review.
660.................................. Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Currently Under Review.
Reporting Agencies.
680.................................. Affiliate Marketing............................. Currently Under Review.
681.................................. Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules................. Currently Under Review.
698.................................. Model Forms and Disclosures..................... Currently Under Review.
801.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Currently Under Review.
Coverage Rules.
802.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Currently Under Review.
Exemption Rules.
803.................................. [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act] Currently Under Review.
Transmittal Rules.
437.................................. Business Opportunity Rule....................... 2021.
233.................................. Guides Against Deceptive Pricing................ 2022.
238.................................. Guides Against Bait Advertising................. 2022.
251.................................. Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and 2022.
Similar Representations.
260.................................. Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing 2022.
Claims.
254.................................. Guides for Private Vocational and Distance 2023.
Education Schools.
309.................................. Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and 2023.
Alternative Fueled Vehicles.

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429.................................. Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales 2023.
Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations.
20................................... Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other 2024.
Used Automobile Parts Industry.
240.................................. Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other 2024.
Merchandising Payments and Services [Fred Meyer
Guides].
300.................................. Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products 2024.
Labeling Act of 1939.
301.................................. Rules and Regulations under Fur Products 2024.
Labeling Act.
303.................................. Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber 2024.
Products Identification Act.
425.................................. Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans.... 2024.
435.................................. Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise.. 2024.
424.................................. Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing 2024.
Practices [Unavailability Rule].
239.................................. Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and 2025.
Guarantees.
306.................................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and 2025.
Posting.
305.................................. Energy Labeling Rule............................ 2025.
444.................................. Credit Practices................................ 2025.
500.................................. Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair 2025.
Packaging and Labeling Act.
501.................................. Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions 2025.
under Part 500.
502.................................. Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair 2025.
Packaging and Labeling Act.
503.................................. Statements of General Policy or Interpretation 2025.
[under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act].
700.................................. Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act... 2025.
701.................................. Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty 2025.
Terms and Conditions.
702.................................. Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms. 2025.
703.................................. Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures.......... 2025.
304.................................. Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection 2026.
Act.
455.................................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule........ 2026.
259.................................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for 2027.
New Automobiles.
682.................................. Disposal of Consumer Report Information and 2027.
Records.
23................................... Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and 2028.
Pewter Industries.
311.................................. Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for 2028.
Recycled Oil.
460.................................. Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation..... 2028.
316.................................. CAN-SPAM Rule................................... 2029.
433.................................. Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses 2029.
[Holder in Due Course Rule].
315.................................. Contact Lens Rule............................... 2030.
317.................................. Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule.. 2031.
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[FR Doc. 2021-13724 Filed 7-1-21; 8:45 am]
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