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Topics: Chevron, Texaco
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| Agency: Federal Trade Commission
Date: 1 March 2002 [Non-automotive content removed.] |
1) The Commission has approved the publication of a Federal Register notice regarding its intent to request public comments on one guide and one rule during 2002: 1) Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising; and 2) Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles. The purpose of the notice is to request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rule or guide under review; possible conflict between the rule or guide and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rule or guide of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. Publication of the notice does not imply any Commission determination on the need for, or substance of, the rule or guide being reviewed. The Commission has also tentatively scheduled other rule and guide reviews for 2003-2011, and a copy of this schedule is appended to the notice.
For more information on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, contact Richard Cleland, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Advertising Practices, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580; 202-326-3088. For more information on the Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles, contact Neil Blickman, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580; 202-326-3038.
3) Following a regulatory review, the Commission has approved publication of a Federal Register notice announcing that it is retaining the Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned, and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry, with updated language and minor revisions. The Used Auto Parts Guides address claims for automotive parts and assemblies that have been used or contain used parts. As part of its program to review its rules and guides, the Commission published a Federal Register notice in 1998 seeking comments about the regulatory and economic costs and benefits of the Guides. Based on the comments received, the FTC has determined to retain the Guides as revised. For more information contact David Plottner, Federal Trade Commission, East Central Region, 1111 Superior Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44114; 216-263-3409.
4) Following a regulatory review, the Commission has approved publication of a Federal Register notice announcing that it is retaining the Guides Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles. Adopted by the Commission in 1975 and subsequently revised twice, the Guides assist automobile manufacturers and dealers in avoiding deceptive fuel economy claims and using fuel economy information truthfully in advertising. The FTC has now completed its review of the Guides, and based on input received following the publication a Federal Register notice seeking public comments, has determined to retain them. The Commission concluded that the Guides are useful to both consumers and the new vehicle industry and that they afford clarity in the advertising of fuel economy. For more information contact Willie L. Greene, Federal Trade Commission, East Central Region, 1111 Superior Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44114; 216-263-3406.
The Commission vote to publish each Federal Register notice and place a copy on the public record was 5-0. (FTC File Nos.: Regulatory Review Schedule for 2002 and Proposed New 10-year Calendar, P924214; Rescission of Household Furniture Guides, P007102; Revision and Retention of Used Auto Parts Guides, P987701; Retention of Fuel Economy Advertising Guides, P997701; staff contact is Carol Jennings, Bureau of Consumer Protection, 202-326-3010)
Copies of the documents mentioned in this release are available from the FTC's Web site at http://www.ftc.gov and also from the FTC's Consumer Response Center, Room 130, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580. Call toll-free: 1-877-FTC-HELP.