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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Ch. I

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST PUBLIC COMMENTS ON RULES

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice of intent to request public comments.

SUMMARY: As part of its systematic review of all current Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below during 1999. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of a rule or guide should be inferred from the intent to publish requests for comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details may be obtained from the contact person listed for each particular item.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 1999:

(1) Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services, 16 CFR Part 240.
 
Agency Contact: Neil Averitt, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Competition, Room H394, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-2885.
 
(2) Guides for the Dog and Cat Food Industry, 16 CFR 241.
 
Agency Contact: Jock Chung, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S4302, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-2984.
 
(3) Guides for the Law Book Industry, 16 CFR Part 256.
 
Agency Contact: Edwin Rodriguez, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, Room S4302, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3147.
 
(4) Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles, 16 CFR Part 259.
 
Agency Contact: Larry Greene, Federal Trade Commission, Cleveland Regional Office, Eaton Center, Suite 200, 1111 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, (216) 263-3406.
 
(5) Regulations under the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986, 16 CFR Part 307.
 
Agency Contact: Nancy Warder, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, Room S4002, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3048.
 
(6) Funeral Industry Practices Rule, 16 CFR Part 453.
 
Agency Contact: Mercedes Kelley, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Marketing Practices, Room H238, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-3665.

The Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of other rules and guides for 2000 through 2008. A copy of this tentative schedule is appended. The Commission may in its discretion modify or reorder the schedule in the future to incorporate new legislative 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 Revolving Ten-Year Schedule

16
CFR
Part

Topic

Year
to
Review
240 Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 1999
241 Guides for the Dog and Cat Food Industry 1999
256 Guides for the Law Book Industry 1999
259 Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles 1999
307 Regulations under the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 1999
453 Funeral Industry Practices Rule 1999
233 Guides Against Deceptive Pricing 2000
238 Guides Against Bait Advertising 2000
250 Guides for the Household Furniture Industry 2000
251 Guide Concerning Use of the Word "Free" and Similar Representations 2000
310 Telemarketing Sales Rule 2000
228 Tire Advertising and Labeling Guides 2001
255 Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising 2001
424 Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule 2001
433 Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule 2001
801 Hart-Scott-Rodino Coverage Rules (Mergers) 2001
802 Hart-Scott-Rodino Exemption Rules (Mergers) 2001
803 Hart-Scott-Rodino Transmittal Rules (Mergers) 2001
306 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule 2003
435 Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule 2003
600 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2003
18 Guides for the Nursery Industry 2004
305 Appliance Labeling Rule 2004
410 TV Picture Tube Size Rule 2004
500 Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ("FPLA") 2004
501 Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA 2004
502 Regulations under Section 5(c) of the FPLA 2004
503 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations under the FPLA 2004
14 Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements 2005
309 Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternatively Fueled Vehicles 2005
311 Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil 2005
429 Cooling Off Rule 2005
444 Credit Practices Rule 2005
455 Used Car Rule 2005
24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products 2006
23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries 2007
601 Summary of Consumer Rights, Notice of User Responsibilities, and Notice of Furnisher Responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2007
254 Guides for Private Vocational and Home Study Schools 2008
260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims 2008
300 Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 2008
301 Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act 2008
303 Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act 2008
304 Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act 2008
425 Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans 2008