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August 5, 2022

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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 87, Number 150 (Friday, August 5, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 47947-47949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-16863]

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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: August 5, 2022.

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
document 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 2022, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and
solicit public comments on, the following guide and rule:
(1) Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, 16 CFR
Part 260. Agency Contacts: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Julia
Ensor, (202) 326-2377, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer
Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Business Opportunity Rule, 16 CFR Part 437. Agency Contact:
Christine Todaro, (202) 326-3711, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of
Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
The Commission is currently reviewing 16 of the 63 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. During 2021, it completed reviews of eight
rules: 16 CFR part 313, Privacy of Consumer Financial Information; 16
CFR part 317, Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule; 16 CFR
part 640, Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing; 16 CFR part
641, Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding Address
Discrepancies; 16 CFR 642, Prescreen Opt-Out Notice; 16 CFR 660, Duties
of Furnishers of Information to Consumer Reporting Agencies; 16 CFR
part 680, Affiliate Marketing; and 16 CFR part 698, Model Forms and
Disclosures. Additionally, in 2021, the Commission issued a new rule,
16 CFR part 323, Made in USA Labeling. The Commission is scheduling
these rules for review in 2031. The Commission is postponing review of
the following

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matters previously scheduled for review in 2022 until 2027: Guides
Against Deceptive Pricing, 16 CFR part 233; Guides Against Bait
Advertising, 16 CFR part 238; and Guide Concerning Use of the Word
``Free'' and Similar Representations, 16 CFR part 251.
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.
Joel Christie,
Acting 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.
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.
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....................... 2022.
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.
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.
233.................................. Guides Against Deceptive Pricing................ 2027.
238.................................. Guides Against Bait Advertising................. 2027.
251.................................. Guide Concerning Use of the Word ``Free'' and 2027.
Similar Representations.
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.
313.................................. Privacy of Consumer Financial Information....... 2031.
317.................................. Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation Rule.. 2031.
323.................................. Made in USA Labeling............................ 2031.
640.................................. Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk-Based Pricing 2031.
641.................................. Duties of Users of Consumer Reports Regarding 2031.
Address Discrepancies.

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642.................................. Prescreen Opt-Out Notice........................ 2031.
660.................................. Duties of Furnishers of Information to Consumer 2031.
Reporting Agencies.
680.................................. Affiliate Marketing............................. 2031.
698.................................. Model Forms and Disclosures..................... 2031.
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[FR Doc. 2022-16863 Filed 8-4-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6750-01-P

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