Consumer - Regulations
- Proposed Rule - Business Opportunity Rule
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Business Opportunity Rule,
34895 [E8-13899]
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 437 [Project No. R511993] RIN 3084-AB04 Business Opportunity Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit rebuttal comments in response to the Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice published on March 26, 2008,\1\ the FTC requested comment on its Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``RNPR'' or ``Notice'') in connection with the Business Opportunity Rule.... [read document]
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(June 18, 2008) - Rule - Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products,
34626-34630 [E8-13656]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Confirmation of guides. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') has completed the regulatory review of its Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (``Leather Guides'' or ``Guides'') as part of its systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides, and has decided to retain the Guides in their... [read document]
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(June 17, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Green Building and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Green Building and Textiles:
Public Workshop,
32662-32665 [E8-13014]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Green Building and Textiles; Public Workshop AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Announcement of public workshop; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is planning to host a public workshop on July 15, 2008, to examine developments in green building and textile claims and consumer perception of such claims. The workshop is a component of... [read document]
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(June 9, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information: Subtitle B of Title ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information:
Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act, (2007),
32259-32260 [E8-12739]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 317 [Project No. P082900] RIN 3084-AB12 Prohibitions On Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of Title VIII of The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit comments in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice issued and announced on May 1, 2008,\1\ and published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2008... [read document]
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(June 5, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations; Correction
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations; Correction,
30814-30818 [E8-11961]
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 222 [Regulation V; Docket No. R-1316] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 698 RIN 3084-AA94 Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations; Correction AGENCIES: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and Federal Trade Commission (Commission). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; correction. SUMMARY: This document contains corrections to proposed rules published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2008... [read document]
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(May 28, 2008) - Rule - Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM Act
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM Act,
29654-29680 [E8-11394]
Part IV Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 316 Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM Act; Final Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 316 [Project No. R411008] RIN 3084-AA96 Definitions and Implementation Under the CAN-SPAM Act AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final Rule. SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') issues its Statement of Basis and Purpose and final Discretionary Rule (``final Rule'') pursuant to section 7711(a)... [read document]
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(May 20, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations,
28966-29021 [E8-10640]
Part IV Federal Reserve System 12 CFR Part 222 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Parts 640 and 698 Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations; Proposed Rule FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 222 [Regulation V; Docket No. R-1316] FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Parts 640 and 698 RIN 3084-AA94 Fair Credit Reporting Risk-Based Pricing Regulations AGENCIES: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and Federal Trade Commission (Commission). ACTION: Notice of proposed... [read document]
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(May 18, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of the ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007,
25614-25624 [E8-10102]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 317 [Project No. P082900] RIN 3084-AB12 Prohibitions On Market Manipulation and False Information in Subtitle B of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is requesting comment on the manner in which it should carry out its rulemaking responsibilities under Section 811 of Subtitle B of... [read document]
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(May 6, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Guides for Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Guides for Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries,
22848-22849 [E8-9171]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) ACTION: Extension of deadline for submission of public comments. SUMMARY: The FTC is extending the deadline for filing public comments on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries for an additional ninety (90) days. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before... [read document]
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(April 27, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; Rules and Regulations
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; Rules and Regulations,
18727-18728 [E8-7179]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 303 Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Reopening of comment period. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'' or ``FTC''), pursuant to a Petition filed by Mohawk Industries, Inc. (``Mohawk''), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (``DuPont''), and PTT Poly Canada (``PTT Canada'') (hereinafter ``Petitioners''), solicited comments on whether the Commission should:... [read document]
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(April 6, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Appliance Labeling Rule
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Appliance Labeling Rule,
17263-17268 [E8-6566]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 RIN 3084-AA74 Appliance Labeling Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. SUMMARY: Section 324 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue labeling rules for metal halide lamp fixtures and ballasts by July 1, 2008. In accordance with this directive, the FTC is publishing proposed amendments to the Appliance Labeling... [read document]
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(March 30, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Business Opportunity Rule
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Business Opportunity Rule,
16110-16138 [E8-6059]
Part II Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 37 Business Opportunity Rule; Proposed Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 437 RIN 3084-AB04 Business Opportunity Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'' or ``FTC'') is publishing a revised Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to amend Part 437, the trade regulation rule governing sale of business opportunities that are not covered by the amended... [read document]
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(March 24, 2008) - Rule - Regulatory Review of the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry Practices
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Regulatory Review of the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry Practices,
13740-13753 [E8-5065]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 453 Regulatory Review of the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry Practices AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Confirmation of rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'' or the ``FTC'') has completed its regulatory review of the Trade Regulation Rule on Funeral Industry Practices (``the Funeral Rule'' or ``the Rule''). The Rule sets forth preventive requirements in the form of price and information disclosures to ensure... [read document]
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(March 12, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting,
12916-12923 [E8-4699]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 306 RIN 3084-AA45 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. SUMMARY: Section 205 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate biodiesel labeling requirements. In accordance with this directive, the FTC is publishing proposed amendments to its rule for ``Automotive... [read document]
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(March 9, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Intent to Request Public Comments
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Intent to Request Public Comments,
11844-11845 [E8-4195]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Ch. I 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 rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2008, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guide listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need... [read document]
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(March 4, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; The Green Guides and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; The Green Guides and Packaging; Public Workshop,
11371-11375 [E8-3972]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; The Green Guides and Packaging; Public Workshop AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Announcement of public workshop; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is planning to host a public workshop on April 30, 2008, to examine developments in green packaging claims and consumer perception of such claims. The workshop is a component of the... [read document]
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(March 2, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products,
10403-10405 [E8-3715]
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 432 Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on its Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products (``Amplifier Rule'' or ``Rule''). The... [read document]
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(February 26, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries,
10190-10199 [E8-3594]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). ACTION: Request for public comment on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries. SUMMARY: The Commission is seeking comments on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the FTC's Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, 16 CFR part 23. The... [read document]
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(February 25, 2008) - Proposed Rule - Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; implementation:
Fair credit ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; implementation:
Fair credit reporting-
Information furnished to consumer reporting agencies; accuracy and integrity; enhancement procedures,
70944-70986 [E7-23549]
Part II Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR Part 41 Federal Reserve System 12 CFR Part 222 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 CFR Part 334 Department of the Treasury Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Part 571 National Credit Union Administration 12 CFR Part 717 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 660 Section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act; Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12... [read document]
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(December 12, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides:
Environmental marketing claims use- Carbon offsets and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Environmental marketing claims use-
Carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates; workshop,
66094-66097 [E7-23006]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims; Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates; Public Workshop AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Announcement of public workshop; request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is planning to host a public workshop on January 8, 2008 to examine the emerging market for carbon offsets (i.e., greenhouse gas emission reduction products) and... [read document]
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(November 26, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides:
Environmental marketing claims use- Meetings
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Environmental marketing claims use-
Meetings,
66091-66093 [E7-23007]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comment; announcement of public meetings. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (``Green Guides'' or ``Guides''). The Commission is soliciting comment as part of its systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides. The... [read document]
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(November 26, 2007) - Rule - Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Identity theft red flags and address discrepancies
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act:
Identity theft red flags and address discrepancies,
63718-63775 [07-5453]
Part IV Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR Part 41 Federal Reserve System 12 CFR Part 222 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 CFR Parts 334 and 364 Department of the Treasury Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Part 571 National Credit Union Administration 12 CFR Part 717 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 681 Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003; Final Rule DEPARTMENT OF... [read document]
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(November 8, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Trade regulation rules: Mail or telephone order merchandise
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Trade regulation rules:
Mail or telephone order merchandise,
51728-51730 [E7-17778]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 435 Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, and regulatory and economic impact of its Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule (``MTOR'' or ``Rule''), as part of the Commission's systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides. The Commission has made no... [read document]
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(September 10, 2007) - Rule - Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling and advertising:
Energy efficiency labeling requirements,
49948-49997 [07-4193]
Part III Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 305 Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule''); Final Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 [RIN 3084-AB03] Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act... [read document]
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(August 28, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; implementation: Polyester fibers ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act; implementation:
Polyester fibers made from poly(trimethylene terephthalate); new generic fiber subclass name and definition,
48600-48603 [E7-16841]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 303 Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to a petition filed by Mohawk Industries, Inc. (``Mohawk''), E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (``DuPont''), and PTT Poly Canada (``PTT Canada'') (all hereinafter ``Petitioners'') solicits comments on amending Rule 7(c) of the Rules and... [read document]
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(August 23, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides:
Select leather and imitation leather products Correction
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Select leather and imitation leather products
Correction,
39355 [E7-13833]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products; Corrections AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments; correction. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission published a document in the Federal Register on May 23, 2007 (72 FR 28906) requesting public comments on the Commission's Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (``Leather Guides''). Inadvertently, the ADDRESSES Block of the Federal Register Notice... [read document]
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(July 17, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides: Select leather and imitation leather products
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Select leather and imitation leather products,
28906-28907 [E7-9965]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 24 Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is requesting public comments on its Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products (``Leather Guides''). The Commission is soliciting the comments as part of its systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides. DATES: Written comments... [read document]
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(May 22, 2007) - Rule - Practice and procedure: Consumer protection materials; foreign law enforcement agencies ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Practice and procedure:
Consumer protection materials; foreign law enforcement agencies access requests,
28851-28854 [E7-9966]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 4 Access Requests From Foreign Law Enforcement Agencies for Consumer Protection Materials AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule amendment. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission is amending Rule 4.11 of its Rules of Practice, which addresses disclosure requests, to add a new provision, Rule 4.11(j). The new provision conforms the agency's rules to its authority to share confidential information in non-antitrust matters with foreign law... [read document]
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(May 22, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides: Fuel economy advertising for new automobiles
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Fuel economy advertising for new automobiles,
26328-26329 [E7-8886]
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 259 Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: As part of the Commission's systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the Commission requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the FTC's Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles (``Fuel... [read document]
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(May 8, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Privacy of consumer financial information; model privacy form Correction
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Privacy of consumer financial information; model privacy form
Correction,
16875-16876 [C7-1476]
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR Part 40 [Docket ID OCC-2007-0003] RIN 1557-AC80 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 12 CFR Part 216 [Docket No. R-1280] FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION 12 CFR Part 332 RIN 3064-AD16 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Part 573 [Docket ID OTS-2007-0005] RIN 1550-AC12 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION 12 CFR Part 716 RIN 3133-AC84 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 313 [Project No. 034815] RIN... [read document]
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(April 4, 2007) - Rule - Trade regulation rules: Franchising and business opportunities; disclosure requirements ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Trade regulation rules:
Franchising and business opportunities; disclosure requirements and prohibitions,
15444-15575 [E7-5829]
Part V Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Parts 436 and 437 Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising and Business Opportunities; Final Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Parts 436 and 437 Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Business Opportunities AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'' or ``FTC'') amends its Trade... [read document]
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(March 28, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Privacy of consumer financial information; model privacy form
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Privacy of consumer financial information; model privacy form,
14940-15000 [07-1476]
Part III Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR Part 40 Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Part 573 Federal Reserve System 12 CFR Part 216 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 CFR Part 332 National Credit Union Administration 12 CFR Part 716 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 313 Commodity Futures Trading Commission 17 CFR Part 160 Securities and Exchange Commission 17 CFR Part 248 Interagency Proposal for Model Privacy Form Under the Gramm-Leach-... [read document]
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(March 27, 2007) - Rule - Energy Policy and Conservation Act: Recycled oil; test procedures and labeling standards
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Energy Policy and Conservation Act:
Recycled oil; test procedures and labeling standards,
14410-14413 [E7-5678]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 311 Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') has completed its regulatory review of the Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil (``Recycled Oil Rule'' or ``Rule''), as part of the Commission's systematic review of all current Commission regulations and guides. The Commission, with the exception of... [read document]
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(March 26, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides: Advertising; endorsements and testimonials use
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Advertising; endorsements and testimonials use,
13051-13052 [E7-5039]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of deadline for submission of comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is extending until June 18, 2007 the deadline for filing comments on the Guides and on two consumer surveys commissioned by the Commission concerning the interpretation of consumer endorsements. DATES: Comments on the proposed... [read document]
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(March 18, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides: Amplifiers utilized in home entertainment products; power ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Amplifiers utilized in home entertainment products; power output claims; withdrawn,
13052-13053 [E7-5038]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 432 Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking: Termination of rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') has completed its review, pursuant to a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (``SNPR''), of the testing procedures for multichannel ``home theater'' amplifiers... [read document]
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(March 18, 2007) - Rule - Organization, procedures, and rules of practice: International Affairs Office
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Organization, procedures, and rules of practice:
International Affairs Office,
9434-9435 [E7-3718]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 0 Rules of Practice AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule amendments. SUMMARY: The Commission is updating the agency's description of its organization and activities in Part 0 of its Rules of Practice to include the Office of International Affairs. DATES: Effective Date: March 2, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Harrison, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington,... [read document]
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(March 1, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling and advertising:
Appliance labeling rule,
6836-6879 [07-613]
Part III Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 305 Appliance Labeling Rule; Proposed Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 [RIN 3084-AB03] Appliance Labeling Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; request for public comment. SUMMARY: Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Pub. L. 109-58) requires the Commission to conduct a rulemaking to examine the effectiveness of current energy efficiency labeling requirements... [read document]
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(February 12, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Industry guides: Guides concerning use of endorsements and testimonials in ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Industry guides:
Guides concerning use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising; comment request,
2214-2217 [07-197]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use to Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, and regulatory and economic impact of its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (``the Guides''), as part of the Commission's systematic review of all... [read document]
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(January 17, 2007) - Proposed Rule - Rules and guides; regulatory review
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Rules and guides; regulatory review,
78390-78391 [E6-22407]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Chapter I 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 rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2007, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing... [read document]
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(December 28, 2006) - Rule - Appliances, consumer, energy consumption and water use information in labeling and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Appliances, consumer, energy consumption and water use information in labeling and advertising:
Ceiling fans; appliance labeling,
78057-78066 [06-9901]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 RIN 3084-AA74 Appliance Labeling Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission''). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 directs the Commission to issue labeling requirements for the electricity used by ceiling fans to circulate air. The Commission is publishing amendments to the Appliance Labeling Rule that establish energy labeling requirements for these products. DATES: The amendments published in this final rule... [read document]
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(December 27, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Telemarketing sales rules: Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc. ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Telemarketing sales rules:
Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc.; seller and telemarketer compliance,
77634-77635 [E6-22144]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 310 RIN 3084-0098 Telemarketing Sales Rule; Extension Beyond January 2, 2007, of the Previously Announced Forbearance Policy in Enforcement of the Prohibition of Prerecorded Calls in the Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register document published on October 4, 2006, 71 FR 58716, the FTC denied a request for creation of a new safe harbor in the TSR for prerecorded calls by... [read document]
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(December 26, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Telemarketing sales rules: Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc. ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Telemarketing sales rules:
Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc.; seller and telemarketer compliance,
65762 [E6-19012]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 310 RIN 3084-0098 Telemarketing Sales Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit comments in response to proposed amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR''). SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice published on October 4, 2006, 71 FR 58716, the FTC requested comment on two proposed amendments to the TSR. The Notice stated that comments must be submitted on or before November 6, 2006. In response to a request for an... [read document]
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(November 8, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Charter service: Grant recipients prohibition from providing charter bus ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Charter service:
Grant recipients prohibition from providing charter bus service;
negotiated rulemaking advisory committee; membership and meeting,
60460-[E6-16939]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Transit Administration 49 CFR Part 604 [Docket No. FTA-2005-22657] RIN 2132-AA85 Charter Service Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee AGENCY: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of meeting location and time of the meeting. SUMMARY: This notice lists the location and time of the next Charter Bus Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (CBNRAC) meeting. DATES: Effective Date: October 13, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:... [read document]
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(October 12, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Telemarketing sales rules: Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc. ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Telemarketing sales rules:
Prerecorded telemarketing calls, etc.; seller and telemarketer compliance,
58716-58734 [06-8524]
Part III Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 310 Denial of Petition for Proposed Rulemaking; Revised Proposed Rule With Request for Public Comments; Revocation of Non-enforcement Policy; Proposed Rule FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 310 RIN: 3084-0098 Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Denial of petition for proposed rulemaking; revised proposed rule with request for public comments; revocation of non-enforcement policy. SUMMARY: In this document,... [read document]
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(October 3, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Trade regulation rules: Business opportunity rule; fraud and unfair or ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Trade regulation rules:
Business opportunity rule; fraud and unfair or deceptive practices prevention,
46878 [E6-13398]
Proposed Rules Federal Register FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 437 Business Opportunity Rule AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Extension of period to submit rebuttal comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. SUMMARY: In a Federal Register notice published on April 12, 2006, 71 FR 19054, the FTC requested comment on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in connection with the Business Opportunity Rule. The Notice required that comments be submitted on or before June... [read document]
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(August 14, 2006) - Rule - Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Appliances, consumer; energy consumption and water use information in labeling and advertising:
Comparability ranges-
Water heaters, room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers and pool heaters,
45371-45374 [06-6814]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 305 Rule Concerning Disclosures Regarding Energy Consumption and Water Use of Certain Home Appliances and Other Products Required Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (``Appliance Labeling Rule'') AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``Commission'') is amending the Appliance Labeling Rule (``Rule'') by publishing new ranges of comparability for room air conditioners. The Commission also... [read document]
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(August 8, 2006) - Rule - Telemarketing sales rule: National Do Not Call Registry; access fees
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Telemarketing sales rule:
National Do Not Call Registry; access fees,
43048-43054 [E6-12252]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 310 RIN 3084-0098 Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (the ``Commission'' or ``FTC'') is issuing this Final Rule to amend section 310.8 (``the Final Amended Fee Rule'') of the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule (``TSR'') by revising the fees charged to entities accessing the National Do Not Call Registry (``the Registry''). DATES: Effective Date: Revised section 310.8 will... [read document]
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(July 30, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003: Identity theft red flags and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003:
Identity theft red flags and address discrepancies,
40786-40826 [06-6187]
Part II Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 12 CFR Part 41 Federal Reserve System 12 CFR Part 222 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 12 CFR Parts 334 and 364 Department of the Treasury Office of Thrift Supervision 12 CFR Part 571 National Credit Union Administration 12 CFR Part 717 Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 681 Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003; Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF... [read document]
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(July 17, 2006) - Proposed Rule - Energy Policy and Conservation Act: Recycled oil; test procedures and labeling ...
Federal Trade Commission
Proposed Rule
Energy Policy and Conservation Act:
Recycled oil; test procedures and labeling standards,
38321-38322 [E6-10503]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 311 Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Request for public comments. SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, and regulatory and economic impact of its rule specifying Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil (``Recycled Oil Rule'' or ``Rule''), as part of the Commission's systematic review of all... [read document]
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(July 5, 2006) - Rule - Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act: Premerger notification; reporting and ...
Federal Trade Commission
Rule
Hart-Scott Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act:
Premerger notification; reporting and waiting period requirements,
35995-36007 [06-5638]
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 803 Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Final rule amendments. SUMMARY: The Commission is amending the premerger notification rules (``the rules'') that require the parties to certain mergers and acquisitions to file reports with the Federal Trade Commission (``the Commission'' or ``FTC'') and the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice... [read document]
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(June 22, 2006)