Federal Register: December 26, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 248)
DOCID: FR Doc 02-32649
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Federal Communications Commission
CFR Citation: 47 CFR Part 64
Docket ID: [CG Docket No. 02-278; DA 02-3554]
NOTICE: PROPOSED RULES
ACTION: Common carrier services:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of time to file reply comments.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991
DATES: Reply comments are due in this proceeding on January 31, 2003.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
On September 18, 2002, the Commission released a document (67 FR 62667, October 8, 2002) seeking comment on whether it should change its rules restricting telemarketing calls and facsimile advertisements. This document extends the time to file reply comments in our TCPA proceeding in CG Docket No. 02278.
SUMMARY:
Telephone Consumer Protection Act; implementation—; Unsolicited advertising,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
When the Commission released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) on September 18, 2002, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had proposed a number of amendments to its Telemarketing Sales Rule, but had not yet adopted rules based on its proposal. The notice explained that the Commission has the option to seek further comment to fully address the interplay between final FTC action and possible Commission action. On December 18, 2002, the FTC released rules establishing a national donotcall registry and making other changes to its Telemarketing Sales Rule. In the order, the FTC notes that implementation of its donotcall registry is contingent upon funding from Congress.
To ensure that all interested parties have ample opportunity to
comment on possible Commission action in light of the FTC's recent
order, the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) extends the reply comment period until January 31, 2003.
Federal Communications Commission.
Margaret M. Egler,
Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Erica H. McMahon or Richard D. Smith, Policy Division, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418 2512.