Rule2023-26064
Regulatory Review Schedule
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Published
November 30, 2023
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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 an updated 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 88, Number 229 (Thursday, November 30, 2023)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 83498-83499]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26064]
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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: initiation
and termination of regulatory review.
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SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing, systematic review of all Federal Trade
Commission rules and guides, the Commission announces an updated 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: The schedule set out in this document is applicable November 30,
2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details about specific 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 Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20580.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure its rules and industry guides
remain relevant and are not unduly burdensome, the Commission reviews
each on a ten-year schedule. Every 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, 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/rulemaking/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides">https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rulemaking/retrospective-review-ftc-rules-guides</a>.
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Updated Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides
For 2023, the Commission intends to initiate a review of, and
solicit public comments on, the following guide and rules:
(1) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative
Fueled Vehicles, 16 CFR part 309 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-309">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-309</a>). Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome,
(202) 326-2889, 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 part 429 (<a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-429">https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-429</a>). Agency Contact:
Marguerite Moeller, (404) 656-1364, Federal Trade Commission, Southeast
Region, 233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The Commission is currently reviewing 16 of its 63 rules and
guides. Since the Commission last published its schedule, it has
completed or terminated reviews of one guide and two rules: 16 CFR part
255, Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in
Advertising; 16 CFR part 308, Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
Rule]; and 16 CFR part 423, Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel
and Certain Piece Goods. During that period, it has started reviews of
one guide and one rule: 16 CFR part 260, Guides for the Use of
Environmental Marketing Claims; and 16 CFR part 437, Business
Opportunity Rule.
The Commission appends a copy of its updated regulatory review
schedule, indicating initiation dates for reviews through 2033. In its
discretion, the Commission 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 through 58.
By direction of the Commission.
April J. Tabor,
Secretary.
Appendix
Regulatory Review--Updated 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 Currently Under Review.
Leather Products.
260............................ Guides for the Use of Environmental Currently Under Review.
Marketing Claims.
310............................ Telemarketing Sales Rule.................. Currently Under Review.
312............................ Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule. Currently Under Review.
314............................ Standards for Safeguarding Customer Currently Under Review.
Information.
318............................ Health Breach Notification Rule........... Currently Under Review.
425............................ Use of Prenotification Negative Option Currently Under Review.
Plans [Negative Option Rule].
432............................ Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Currently Under Review.
Utilized in Home Entertainment Products.
436............................ Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Currently Under Review.
Concerning Franchising.
437............................ Business Opportunity Rule................. Currently Under Review.
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.
801............................ [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Currently Under Review.
Act] Coverage Rules.
802............................ [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Currently Under Review.
Act] Exemption Rules.
803............................ [Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Currently Under Review.
Act] Transmittal Rules.
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309............................ Labeling Requirements for Alternative 2023.
Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429............................ Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for 2023.
Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other
Locations.
20............................. Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and 2024.
Other Used Automobile Parts Industry.
240............................ Guides for Advertising Allowances and 2024.
Other Merchandising Payments and Services
[Fred Meyer Guides].
300............................ Rules and Regulations under the Wool 2024.
Products Labeling Act of 1939.
301............................ Rules and Regulations under Fur Products 2024.
Labeling Act.
303............................ Rules and Regulations under the Textile 2024.
Fiber Products Identification Act.
424............................ Retail Food Store Advertising and 2024.
Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule].
435............................ Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order 2024.
Merchandise.
239............................ Guides for the Advertising of Warranties 2025.
and Guarantees.
254............................ Guides for Private Vocational and Distance 2025.
Education Schools.
305............................ Energy Labeling Rule...................... 2025.
306............................ Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and 2025.
Posting.
444............................ Credit Practices.......................... 2025.
500............................ Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair 2025.
Packaging and Labeling Act.
501............................ Exemptions from Requirements and 2025.
Prohibitions under Part 500.
502............................ Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair 2025.
Packaging and Labeling Act.
503............................ Statements of General Policy or 2025.
Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act].
700............................ Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty 2025.
Act.
701............................ Disclosure of Written Consumer Product 2025.
Warranty Terms and Conditions.
702............................ Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty 2025.
Terms.
703............................ Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures.... 2025.
304............................ Rules and Regulations under the Hobby 2026.
Protection 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'' 2027.
and Similar Representations.
259............................ Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising 2027.
for New Automobiles.
682............................ Disposal of Consumer Report Information 2027.
and Records.
23............................. Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, 2028.
and Pewter Industries.
311............................ Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for 2028.
Recycled Oil.
460............................ Labeling and Advertising of Home 2028.
Insulation.
316............................ CAN-SPAM Rule............................. 2029.
433............................ Preservation of Consumers' Claims and 2029.
Defenses [Holder in Due Course Rule].
315............................ Contact Lens Rule......................... 2030.
313............................ Privacy of Consumer Financial Information. 2031.
317............................ Prohibition of Energy Market Manipulation 2031.
Rule.
323............................ Made in USA Labeling...................... 2031.
640............................ Duties of Creditors Regarding Risk Based 2031.
Pricing.
641............................ Duties of Users of Consumer Reports 2031.
Regarding Address Discrepancies.
642............................ Prescreen Opt-Out Notice.................. 2031.
660............................ Duties of Furnishers of Information to 2031.
Consumer Reporting Agencies.
680............................ Affiliate Marketing....................... 2031.
698............................ Model Forms and Disclosures............... 2031.
255............................ Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and 2033.
Testimonials in Advertising.
308............................ Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant to the 2033.
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute
Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay Per Call
Rule].
423............................ Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel 2033.
and Certain Piece Goods.
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[FR Doc. 2023-26064 Filed 11-29-23; 8:45 am]
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