Proposed Rules. Notice of intent to request public comments

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BILLING CODE 4910-13-P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Chapter I Regulatory Review; Notice of Intent To Request Public Comments AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of intent to request public comments. SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that it intends to request public comments on the rule and guides listed below during 2002. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rule and guides; possible conflict between the rule and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rule and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes.

No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rule and guides 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 the particular item. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rule and guides during 2002:

(1)*Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising,* 16 CFR 255. Agency Contact: Richard Cleland, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580,

(202)326-3088.

(2)*Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles, * 16 CFR 309. Agency Contact: Neil Blickman, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580,

(202)326-3038. As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of other rules and guides for 2003 through 2011. 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 255 Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising 2002 309 Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles 2002 228 Tire Advertising and Labeling Guides 2003 304 Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act 2003 600 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 2003 18 Guides for the Nursery Industry 2004 410 TV Picture Tube Size Rule 2004 424 Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule 2004 14 Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements 2005 311 Recycled Oil Rule 2005 312 Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule 2005 444 Credit Practices Rule 2005 455 Used Car Rule 2005 24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products 2006 435 Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule 2006 500 Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (“FPLA”) 2006 501 Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA 2006 502 Regulations Under Section 5(c) of the FPLA 2006 503 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA 2006 305 Appliance Labeling Rule 2007 306 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule 2007 429 Cooling Off Rule 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 Distance Education 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 425 Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans 2008 239 Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees 2009 433 Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule 2009 700 Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act 2009 701 Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions 2009 702 Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms 2009 703 Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures 2009 23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries 2010 423 Care Labeling Rule 2010 20 Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry 2011 233 Guides Against Deceptive Pricing 2011 238 Guides Against Bait Advertising 2011 240 Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 2011 251 Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations 2011 259 Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles 2011 [FR Doc. 02-5124 Filed 3-1-02; 8:45 am]

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