FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

16 CFR Ch. I

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is publishing its semiannual regulatory agenda in accordance with section 22(d)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. 57b-3(d)(1), and the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 to 612, as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. The Commission's agenda follows guidelines and procedures issued January 29, 2018, by the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," of September 30, 1993, 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993).

The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the agenda database. The RFA requires publication in the Federal Register of agenda entries for rules that are likely to have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities (5 U.S.C. 602) and any such rules that the agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the RFA. For spring 2018, the Commission has no proposed rules that would meet the RFA's publication requirements. In addition, the Commission has no proposed rules that would be a "significant regulatory action" under the definition in Executive Order 12866.

The Commission has identified rulemakings that are likely to have some impact on small entities but do not meet the RFA's publication requirements. The current rulemakings that are likely to have some impact on small entities are: (1) Textile Labeling Rules, 16 CR 303; (2) the Energy Labeling Rule, 16 CFR 305; (3) Telemarketing Sales Rule, 16 CFR 310; (4) Test Procedures and Labeling Standards for Recycled Oil, 16 CFR 311; (5) Privacy of Consumer Financial Information, 16 CFR 313; (6) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, 16 CFR 314; (7) Contact Lens Rule, 16 CFR 315; (8) CAN-SPAM Rule, 16 CFR 316; (9) Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets, 16 CFR 410; (10) Care Labeling of Textile Apparel and Certain Piece Goods as Amended, 16 CFR 423; (11) the Holder-in-Due-Course Rule, 16 CFR 433; (12) Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising, 16 CFR 436; (13) Eyeglass Rule, 16 CFR 456; (14) Trade Regulation Rule Concerning the Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation, 16 CFR 460; (15) Identity Theft Rules, 16 CFR 681; and (16) Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records, 16 CFR 682. The Commission's rulemaking review process carefully considers regulatory burdens and streamlines rules when feasible and appropriate.

The majority of the rulemakings listed in the agenda are being conducted as part of the Commission's systematic reviews all of its regulations and guides on a rotating basis. Under the Commission's program, rules are reviewed on a 10-year schedule. In each rule review, the Commission requests public comments on, among other things, the economic impact and benefits of the Rule; possible conflict between the Rule and State, local, or other Federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the Rule of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. These reviews incorporate and expand upon the review required by the RFA and regulatory reform initiatives directing agencies to conduct a review of all regulations and eliminate or revise those that are outdated or otherwise in need of reform.

The Commission's agenda also references the website www.regulations.gov, where appropriate. This is the Government-wide website where members of the public can find, review, and submit comments on Federal rulemakings that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register.

Except for notices of completed actions, the information in this agenda represents the judgment of Commission staff, based upon information now available. Each projected action date reflects an assessment by the FTC staff of the likelihood that the specified event will occur during the coming year. No final determination by the staff or the Commission respecting the need for or the substance of a rule should be inferred from the notation of projected events in this agenda. In most instances, the dates of future events are listed by month, not by a specific day. The acquisition of new information, changes of circumstances, or changes in the law may alter this information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about specific regulatory actions listed in the agenda, call, email, or write the contact person listed for each particular proceeding. General comments or questions about the agenda should be directed to G. Richard Gold; Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580, telephone: (202) 326-3355; email: rgold@ftc.gov.

By direction of the Commission.

Donald S. Clark,

Secretary.