83 FR 7120 - Regulatory Review Schedule

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 34 (February 20, 2018)

Page Range		7120-7122
FR Document		2018-03395

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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 20, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-03395]

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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter I

Regulatory Review Schedule

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: 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 20, 2018.

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.

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
document in the

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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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Modified Ten-Year Schedule for Review of FTC Rules and Guides

For 2018, the Commission intends to initiate reviews of, and
solicit public comments on, the following rules and guides:
(1) Guides for the Nursery Industry, 16 CFR part 18. Agency
Contact: Megan Gray, (202) 326-3408, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau
of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave.
NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(2) Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil, 16 CFR
part 311. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome, (202) 326-2889, Federal
Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of
Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580.
(3) Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising, 16 CFR part 436. Agency Contact: Craig Tregillus, (202)
326-2970, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection,
Division of Marketing Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20580.
(4) Identity Theft [Red Flag] Rules, 16 CFR part 681. 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 11 of the 65 rules and guides
within its jurisdiction. During 2017, it completed a review of 16 CFR
259, Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles; and
16 CFR 682, Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records. A copy
of the Commission's modified regulatory review schedule, indicating
initiation dates for reviews through 2028, 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 initiate review
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23................................... Guides for the Jewelry, Currently Under Review.
Precious Metals, and Pewter
Industries.
308.................................. Trade Regulation Rule Currently Under Review.
Pursuant to the Telephone
Disclosure and Dispute
Resolution Act of 1992 [Pay
Per Call Rule].
310.................................. Telemarketing Sales Rule..... Currently Under Review.
314.................................. Standards for Safeguarding Currently Under Review.
Customer Information.
315.................................. Contact Lens Rule............ Currently Under Review.
316.................................. CAN-SPAM Rule................ Currently Under Review.
410.................................. Deceptive Advertising as to Currently Under Review.
Sizes of Viewable Pictures
Shown by Television
Receiving Sets.
423.................................. Care Labeling of Textile Currently Under Review.
Wearing Apparel and Certain
Piece Goods.
433.................................. Preservation of Consumers' Currently Under Review.
Claims and Defenses [Holder
in Due Course Rule].
456.................................. Ophthalmic Practice Rules Currently Under Review.
(Eyeglass Rule).
460.................................. Labeling and Advertising of Currently Under Review.
Home Insulation.
18................................... Guides for the Nursery 2018.
Industry.
311.................................. Test Procedures and Labeling 2018.
Standards for Recycled Oil.
436.................................. Disclosure Requirements and 2018.
Prohibitions Concerning
Franchising.
681.................................. Identity Theft [Red Flag] 2018.
Rules.
24................................... Guides for Select Leather and 2019.
Imitation Leather Products.
453.................................. Funeral Industry Practices... 2019.
14................................... Administrative 2020.
Interpretations, 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 2020.
Rule.
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.
233.................................. Guides Against Deceptive 2022.
Pricing.
238.................................. Guides Against Bait 2022.
Advertising.

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251.................................. Guide Concerning Use of the 2022.
Word ``Free'' and Similar
Representations.
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 2024.
the Wool Products Labeling
Act of 1939.
301.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2024.
Fur Products Labeling Act.
303.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2024.
the Textile Fiber Products
Identification Act.
425.................................. Use of Prenotification 2024.
Negative 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.
500.................................. Regulations under Section 4 2025.
of the Fair Packaging and
Labeling Act.
501.................................. Exemptions from Requirements 2025.
and Prohibitions under Part
500.
502.................................. Regulations under Section 2025.
5(c) of the Fair Packaging
and Labeling Act.
503.................................. Statements of General Policy 2025.
or Interpretation [under the
Fair Packaging and Labeling
Act].
700.................................. Interpretations of Magnuson- 2025.
Moss Warranty Act.
701.................................. Disclosure of Written 2025.
Consumer Product Warranty
Terms and Conditions.
702.................................. Pre-Sale Availability of 2025.
Written Warranty Terms.
703.................................. Informal Dispute Settlement 2025.
Procedures.
304.................................. Rules and Regulations under 2026.
the Hobby Protection Act.
455.................................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade 2026.
Regulation Rule.
259.................................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy 2027.
Advertising for New
Automobiles.
682.................................. Disposal of Consumer Report 2027.
Information and Records.
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(2) For all airplanes except those identified Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; (l) Related Information
in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD: Before or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA indicates (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
exceeding the applicable compliance time otherwise. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
‘‘threshold’’ defined in paragraph 1.E., 2017–0063, dated April 12, 2017, for related
‘‘Compliance,’’ of A330–53–3215, R2; or (i) No Reporting Requirement
information. This MCAI may be found in the
A340–53–4215, R2; as applicable, depending Although A330–53–3215, R2 and A340– AD docket on the internet at http://
on airplane utilization and configuration and 53–4215, R2, specify to submit certain www.regulations.gov by searching for and
to be counted from airplane first flight, and, information to the manufacturer, and specify locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0111.
thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the that action as ‘‘RC,’’ this AD does not include (2) For more information about this AD,
compliance times specified in paragraph 1.E., that requirement. contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
‘‘Compliance’’ of A330–53–3215, R2; or Engineer, International Section, Transport
A340–53–4215, R2; as applicable, depending (j) Credit for Previous Actions Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
on airplane utilization and configuration. This paragraph provides credit for the SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone:
Where paragraph 1.E. ‘‘Compliance,’’ of inspections required by the introductory text 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227–1149.
A330–53–3215, R2 specifies weight variant of (h) of this AD and the related investigative (3) For service information identified in
WV050 in the condition column of table 1, and corrective actions required by paragraph this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
configuration 003, for the purposes of this (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
AD, WV060 and WV080 are also included. performed before May 25, 2017 (the effective 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
date of AD 2017–07–07), using Airbus 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Related
Service Bulletin A330–53–3215, dated June airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Investigative and Corrective Actions
21, 2013; or Revision 01, dated April 17, internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may
At the applicable compliance times 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53– view this service information at the FAA,
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
4215, dated June 21, 2013; or Revision 01,
Accomplish a special detailed inspection of Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on
dated April 17, 2014; as applicable.
the 10 fastener holes located at FR40 lower the availability of this material at the FAA,
shell panel junction on both left-hand and (k) Other FAA AD Provisions call 425–227–1221.
right-hand sides, in accordance with the The following provisions also apply to this Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
Accomplishment Instructions of A330–53– AD: 9, 2018.
3215, R2; or A340–53–4215, R2; as (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Michael Kaszycki,
applicable.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
(1) If, during any inspection required by Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this Aircraft Certification Service.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, any crack is detected, before further [FR Doc. 2018–03212 Filed 2–16–18; 8:45 am]
AD, if requested using the procedures found
flight, accomplish all applicable related
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
investigative and corrective actions, in
39.19, send your request to your principal
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of A330–53–3215, R2; or A340– inspector or local Flight Standards District
53–4215, R2; as applicable, except where Office, as appropriate. If sending information FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
A330–53–3215, R2; or A340–53–4215, R2; directly to the International Section, send it
specifies to contact Airbus for repair to the attention of the person identified in 16 CFR Chapter I
instructions, and specifies that action as paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
‘‘RC,’’ this AD requires repair before further be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Regulatory Review Schedule
flight using a method approved by the REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
Manager, International Section, Transport approved AMOC, notify your appropriate AGENCY:Federal Trade Commission.
Standards Branch, FAA; or European principal inspector, or lacking a principal Intent to request public
ACTION:
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s inspector, the manager of the local flight comments.
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). standards district office/certificate holding
If approved by the DOA, the approval must district office. SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing,
include the DOA-authorized signature. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the systematic review of all Federal Trade
(2) If, during any inspection required by effective date of this AD, for any requirement Commission rules and guides, the
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Commission announces a modified ten-
AD, the diameter of a fastener hole is found a manufacturer, the action must be year regulatory review schedule. No
to be outside the tolerances of the transition accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
Commission determination on the need
fit as specified in A330–53–3215, R2; or for, or the substance of, the rules and
A340–53–4215, R2; as applicable; and A330– Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the guides listed below should be inferred
53–3215, R2; or A340–53–4215, R2; specifies
to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and DOA, the approval must include the DOA- from this notice.
specifies that action as ‘‘RC,’’ before further authorized signature. DATES: February 20, 2018.
flight, repair using a method approved by the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Manager, International Section, Transport as required by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (h)(1), Further details about particular rules or
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or (h)(2), and (i) of this AD: If any service
guides may be obtained from the contact
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the information contains procedures or tests that
are identified as RC, those procedures and person listed below for the rule or
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. tests must be done to comply with this AD; guide.
(3) Accomplishment of corrective actions, any procedures or tests that are not identified SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure
as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, as RC are recommended. Those procedures that its rules and industry guides remain
does not constitute terminating action for the and tests that are not identified as RC may relevant and are not unduly
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repetitive inspections required by the be deviated from using accepted methods in burdensome, the Commission reviews
introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD. accordance with the operator’s maintenance
or inspection program without obtaining
them on a ten-year schedule. Each year
(4) Accomplishment of a repair on an
airplane, as required by paragraph (h)(2) of approval of an AMOC, provided the the Commission publishes its review
this AD, does not constitute terminating procedures and tests identified as RC can be schedule, with adjustments made in
action for the repetitive inspections required done and the airplane can be put back in an response to public input, changes in the
by the introductory text of paragraph (h) of airworthy condition. Any substitutions or marketplace, and resource demands.
this AD for that airplane, unless the method changes to procedures or tests identified as When the Commission reviews a rule
approved by the Manager, International RC require approval of an AMOC. or guide, it publishes a document in the

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MODIFIED TEN-YEAR SCHEDULE—Continued
16 CFR part Topic Year to initiate review

251 ............................. Guide Concerning Use of the Word ‘‘Free’’ and Similar Representations ............................ 2022.
260 ............................. Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims ....................................................... 2022.
312 ............................. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule ............................................................................. 2022.
254 ............................. Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools ........................................... 2023.
309 ............................. Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles .................... 2023.
429 ............................. Rule Concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Loca- 2023.
tions.
20 ............................... Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry ............ 2024.
240 ............................. Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 2024.
[Fred Meyer Guides].
300 ............................. Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 ............................... 2024.
301 ............................. Rules and Regulations under Fur Products Labeling Act ..................................................... 2024.
303 ............................. Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act .......................... 2024.
425 ............................. Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans ....................................................................... 2024.
435 ............................. Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise ................................................................... 2024.
424 ............................. Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices [Unavailability Rule] ....................... 2024.
239 ............................. Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees ................................................... 2025.
306 ............................. Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting .............................................................. 2025.
305 ............................. Energy Labeling Rule ............................................................................................................. 2025.
500 ............................. Regulations under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ................................. 2025.
501 ............................. Exemptions from Requirements and Prohibitions under Part 500 ........................................ 2025.
502 ............................. Regulations under Section 5(c) of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act ............................. 2025.
503 ............................. Statements of General Policy or Interpretation [under the Fair Packaging and Labeling 2025.
Act].
700 ............................. Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act .................................................................. 2025.
701 ............................. Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions .......................... 2025.
702 ............................. Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms ................................................................... 2025.
703 ............................. Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures ............................................................................... 2025.
304 ............................. Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act ....................................................... 2026.
455 ............................. Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule .......................................................................... 2026.
259 ............................. Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles .................................... 2027.
682 ............................. Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records ....................................................... 2027.

[FR Doc. 2018–03395 Filed 2–16–18; 8:45 am] product pipeline industry, as more fully appropriate action to be taken, but will
BILLING CODE 6750–01–P explained in the petition. not serve to make protestants parties to
DATES: Comments due 5:00 p.m. Eastern the proceeding. Any person wishing to
time on March 14, 2018. become a party must file a notice of
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ADDRESSES: The Commission intervention or motion to intervene, as
encourages electronic submission of appropriate. Such notices, motions, or
Federal Energy Regulatory protests and interventions in lieu of protests must be filed on or before the
Commission paper using the ‘‘eFiling’’ link at http:// comment date. Anyone filing a motion
www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file to intervene or protest must serve a copy
18 CFR Part 358 electronically should submit an original of that document on the Petitioner.
and 5 copies of the protest or
[Docket No. RM18–10–000] This filing is accessible on-line at
intervention to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street http://www.ferc.gov, using the
Petition for Rulemaking of Airlines for NE, Washington, DC 20426. ‘‘eLibrary’’ link and is available for
America and the National Propane Gas review in the Commission’s Public
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Association; Comment Request Reference Room in Washington, DC.
Derek L. Anderson, Office of the General
Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory There is an ‘‘eSubscription’’ link on the
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, DOE. Commission, 888 First Street NE, website that enables subscribers to
Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502–6266, receive email notification when a
ACTION: Petition for rulemaking.
Derek.Anderson@ferc.gov. document is added to a subscribed
SUMMARY: Take notice that on February For assistance with any FERC Online docket(s).
1, 2018, pursuant to the Federal Energy service, please email Dated: February 12, 2018.
Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, or call Kimberly D. Bose,
Rules of Practice and Procedure, (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call
(202) 502–8659. Secretary.
Airlines for America and the National
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Propane Gas Association submit this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Any
Petition for Rulemaking (Petition), and person desiring to intervene or to BILLING CODE 6717–01–P

respectfully request that the protest this filing must file in
Commission issue a Notice of Proposed accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
Rulemaking expanding its affiliate the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Standards of Conduct for Transmission Procedure (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214).
Providers regulations to the crude oil, Protests will be considered by the
natural gas liquid, and petroleum Commission in determining the

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Intent to request public comments.
Dates		February 20, 2018.
Contact		Further details about particular rules or guides may be obtained from the contact person listed below for the rule or guide.
FR Citation		83 FR 7120