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[FR Doc E6-22407] 1. Notice of Intent to Request Public Comments
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 need for, the rules and guides;
Published: 2006-12-29 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-22406] 2.
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through April 30, 2010 the current OMB clearance
Published: 2006-12-29 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-9901] 3. Appliance Labeling Rule
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.
Published: 2006-12-28 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-22144] 4.
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 sellers and their telemarketers to consumers with whom the seller has an ``established business relationship,'' and proposed an amendment to the TSR that would make explicit the
Published: 2006-12-27 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-22171] 5.
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA'') (44 U.S.C. 35013520). The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through January 31, 2010 the
Published: 2006-12-27 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-22147] 6.
The FTC is planning to host a public workshop that will analyze the marketing of offers of goods and services with negative option features. The workshop will address the pros and cons of such offers, discuss online marketing of such offers, and explore ways to make effective disclosures in online advertising of such offers.
Published: 2006-12-27 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-9865] 7.
Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.s.c. 18a, as added by Title II of the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans.
Published: 2006-12-27 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-21514] 8.
The information collection requirements described below will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend through April 30, 2010 the current OMB clearance
Published: 2006-12-18 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-21519] 9.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-12-18 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-21196] 10. Charges For Certain Disclosures
The Federal Trade Commission announces that the ceiling on allowable charges under Section 612(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (``FCRA'') will remain unchanged at $10.00 for 2007. Under 1996 amendments to the FCRA, the Federal Trade Commission is required to increase the $8.00 amount referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(i) of Section 612(f) on
Published: 2006-12-13 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-9618] 11.
Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans.
Published: 2006-12-11 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-20591] 12.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-12-06 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-19965] 13.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-11-27 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-9376] 14.
Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans.
Published: 2006-11-24 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-19066] 15. No FEAR Act Notice
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is providing notice to its employees, former employees, and applicants for Federal employment about the rights and remedies available to them under the Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection, and retaliation laws. This notice fulfills the FTC's initial notification obligation under the Notification
Published: 2006-11-09 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-18912] 16.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-11-09 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-18916] 17.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-11-09 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-19012] 18. Telemarketing Sales Rule
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 extension of the comment period received on October 30, 2006, the Commission has extended the
Published: 2006-11-09 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-18917] 19.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-11-09 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-8901] 20.
Section 7A of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C. 18a, as added by Title II of the HartScottRodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, requires persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions to give the Federal Trade Commission and the Assistant Attorney General advance notice and to wait designated periods before consummation of such plans.
Published: 2006-10-26 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-17904] 21.
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the draft complaint and the terms of the consent orderembodied in the consent agreementthat would settle
Published: 2006-10-25 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-17790] 22.
The information collection requirements described below are being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''), 44 U.S.C. 35013520. The FTC is seeking public comments on proposed information requests to beverage alcohol advertisers. The FTC proposes to issue compulsory
Published: 2006-10-24 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-17666] 23. Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request
The FTC is soliciting public comments on proposed information requests to food and beverage companies and quick service restaurants. These comments will be considered before the FTC submits a request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 35013520, of compulsory process orders to major
Published: 2006-10-23 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc E6-17507] 24.
The Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or ``Commission'') intends to conduct a pilot study in connection with Section 319 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Pub. L. 108159 (2003). This study is a followup to the Commission's previous pilot study conducted from October 2005 through June 2006. Before gathering this information,
Published: 2006-10-19 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
[FR Doc 06-8783] 25. Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
Published: 2006-10-18 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION : Federal Trade Commission
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