[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 16, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 7716-7717]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-02894]


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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 16, 2016 / 
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I


Regulatory Review Schedule

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 this notice.

DATES: February 16, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jock Chung, (202) 326-2984, Federal 
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of 
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20850. 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 
remain relevant and are 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 
Web site \1\ to facilitate comment. This Web site provides links in one 
location to Federal Register notices requesting comments and comments 
for rules and guides that are currently under review. The Web site also 
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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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

    For 2016, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and 
solicit public comments on, the following rules:
    (1) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR part 
314. Agency Contact: David Lincicum, (202) 326-2773, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and 
Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    (2) CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR part 316. Agency Contact: Christopher 
Brown, (202) 326-2825, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer 
Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20580.
    (3) Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation, 16 CFR part 460. 
Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    (4) Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records, 16 CFR 
part 682. Agency Contact: Tiffany George, (202) 326-3040, Federal Trade 
Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Privacy and 
Identity Protection, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20580.
    The Commission is currently reviewing 9 of the 65 rules and guides 
within its jurisdiction. During 2015, it completed reviews of 12 rules 
and guides.
    A copy of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule for 
2016 through 2026 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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         16 CFR Part                         Topic                                Year to review
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23...........................  Guides for the Jewelry, Precious  Currently Under Review.
                                Metals, and Pewter Industries.
259..........................  Guide Concerning Fuel Economy     Currently Under Review.
                                Advertising for New Automobiles.
304..........................  Rules and Regulations under the   Currently Under Review.
                                Hobby Protection Act.
308..........................  Trade Regulation Rule Pursuant    Currently Under Review.
                                to the Telephone Disclosure and
                                Dispute Resolution Act of 1992
                                [Pay Per Call Rule].
310..........................  Telemarketing Sales Rule........  Currently Under Review.
315..........................  Contact Lens Rule...............  Currently Under Review.
423..........................  Care Labeling of Textile Wearing  Currently Under Review.
                                Apparel and Certain Piece Goods.
455..........................  Used Motor Vehicle Trade          Currently Under Review.
                                Regulation Rule.
456..........................  Ophthalmic Practice Rules         Currently Under Review.
                                (Eyeglass Rule).
314..........................  Standards for Safeguarding        2016.
                                Customer Information.
316..........................  CAN-SPAM Rule...................  2016.
460..........................  Labeling and Advertising of Home  2016.
                                Insulation.
682..........................  Disposal of Consumer Report       2016.
                                Information and Records.

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233..........................  Guides Against Deceptive Pricing  2017.
238..........................  Guides Against Bait Advertising.  2017.
251..........................  Guide Concerning Use of the Word  2017.
                                ``Free'' and Similar
                                Representations.
410..........................  Deceptive Advertising as to       2017.
                                Sizes 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.
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..........................  Business Opportunity Rule.......  2021.
260..........................  Guides for the Use of             2022.
                                Environmental Marketing Claims.
312..........................  Children's Online Privacy         2022.
                                Protection Rule.
254..........................  Guides for Private Vocational     2023.
                                and Distance Education Schools.
309..........................  Labeling Requirements for         2023.
                                Alternative Fuels and
                                Alternative Fueled Vehicles.
429..........................  Rule Concerning Cooling-Off       2023.
                                Period for Sales Made at Homes
                                or at Certain Other Locations.
20...........................  Guides for the Rebuilt,           2024.
                                Reconditioned, and Other Used
                                Automobile Parts Industry.
240..........................  Guides for Advertising            2024.
                                Allowances and Other
                                Merchandising Payments and
                                Services [Fred Meyer Guides].
300..........................  Rules and Regulations under the   2024.
                                Wool Products Labeling Act of
                                1939.
301..........................  Rules and Regulations under Fur   2024.
                                Products Labeling Act.
303..........................  Rules and Regulations under the   2024.
                                Textile Fiber Products
                                Identification Act.
425..........................  Use of Prenotification Negative   2024.
                                Option Plans.
435..........................  Mail, Internet, or Telephone      2024.
                                Order Merchandise.
424..........................  Retail Food Store Advertising     2024.
                                and Marketing Practices
                                [Unavailability Rule].
239..........................  Guides for the Advertising of     2025.
                                Warranties and Guarantees.
306..........................  Automotive Fuel Ratings,          2025.
                                Certification and Posting.
305..........................  Energy Labeling Rule............  2025.
433..........................  Preservation of Consumers'        2025.
                                Claims and Defenses [Holder in
                                Due Course Rule].
500..........................  Regulations under Section 4 of    2025.
                                the Fair Packaging and Labeling
                                Act.
501..........................  Exemptions from Requirements and  2025.
                                Prohibitions under Part 500.
502..........................  Regulations under Section 5(c)    2025.
                                of the Fair Packaging and
                                Labeling Act.
503..........................  Statements of General Policy or   2025.
                                Interpretation [under the Fair
                                Packaging and Labeling Act].
700..........................  Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss  2025.
                                Warranty Act.
701..........................  Disclosure of Written Consumer    2025.
                                Product Warranty Terms and
                                Conditions.
702..........................  Pre-Sale Availability of Written  2025.
                                Warranty Terms.
703..........................  Informal Dispute Settlement       2025
                                Procedures.
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