Federal Register: April 30, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 82)
DOCID: fr30ap09-13 FR Doc E9-9808
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Federal Trade Commission
CFR Citation: 16 CFR Part 455
NOTICE: PROPOSED RULES
DOCID: fr30ap09-13
DOCUMENT ACTION: Reopening of comment period.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule
DATES: Comments addressing the Used Car Rule must be received on or before June 15, 2009.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
On July 21, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (``FTC'' or
``Commission'') published a Federal Register notice soliciting public
comments in connection with its review of the Used Motor Vehicle Trade
Regulation Rule (``Used Car Rule'' or ``Rule'').\1\ The notice stated
that comments must be received by September 19, 2008. The Commission
subsequently extended the time within which to submit comments until
November 19, 2008.\2\ On March 17, 2009, the Commission received
supplemental comments from the National Automobile Dealers Association
and the National Independent Dealers Association responding to comments
made by other interested parties during the comment period. In response
to those comments and to provide all interested parties with the same
opportunity to comment, the Commission has decided to reopen the comment period for fortyfive days.
\1\ 73 Fed. Reg. 42,285 (July 21, 2008).
\2\ 73 Fed. Reg. 55,458 (Sept. 25, 2008).
SUMMARY:
Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Commission's July 21, 2008 Federal Register notice sought comments on the Rule's costs, benefits, and effectiveness. The notice also requested comments on whether the Rule should permit used car dealers to use a single bilingual Buyers Guide and, if so, on how to design a bilingual Buyers Guide. In addition, it asked for comments on the Buyers Guide's preprinted list of major defects that may occur in used motor vehicles. Finally, the notice solicited comments on whether the Rule should be revised to permit dealers to use alternative Buyers Guides intended to facilitate the disclosure of manufacturer's warranties and other thirdparty warranties.
The comment period closed on November 19, 2008. Twenty comments were received during the comment period.
On March 17, 2009, the Commission received supplemental comments
from the National Automobile Dealers Association and the National
Independent Automobile Dealers Association responding to comments made
by other interested parties during the comment period. To provide all
interested parties with the same opportunity to comment further, the
Commission has decided to reopen the comment period. The Commission
believes that the benefit of enhancing the record by reopening the
comment period outweighs any delay. Accordingly, the Commission has decided to reopen the comment period for fortyfive days.
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By direction of the Commission.
Donald S. Clark,
Secretary.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
John C. Hallerud, Attorney, Midwest Region, Federal Trade Commission, 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 1825, Chicago, Illinois 60603, (312) 9605615.