Federal Register Notice: Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil

Publication of Federal Register notice: The Commission has authorized the publication of a Federal Register notice soliciting public comments on the Recycled Oil Rule, as part of the FTC’s ongoing regulatory review program. The Rule, which is mandated by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975, prescribes testing procedures and labeling standards for recycled oil. The Federal Register notice requests comments on the overall costs, benefits, and regulatory and economic impact of the rule, and sets a deadline for comments to be submitted to the FTC.

The Commission vote approving publication of the Federal Register notice was 5-0. Copies of the notice are available now on the FTC’s Web site as a link to this press release. (FTC File No. R511036; the staff contact is Janice Podoll Frankle, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 202-326-3022.)

Copies of the documents mentioned in this release are available from the FTC’s Web site at http://www.ftc.gov and from the FTC’s Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20580. Call toll-free: 1-877-FTC-HELP.