Federal Register #2026-07538

FTC Seeks Comment on Extension of Information Collection for Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures Rule

This notice announces the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for public comment on extending the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for information collection under the Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures Rule (16 CFR part 703). - Government Buyer: - Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Office of the Secretary - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or commercial services are being procured - The extension covers compliance activities for the Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures Rule, including: - Recordkeeping - Reporting - Disclosures related to consumer warranty dispute mechanisms - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are being procured - Two main Informal Dispute Settlement Mechanisms (IDSMs) referenced: - BBB AUTO LINE - National Center for Dispute Settlement (NCDS) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The rule applies to automobile manufacturers' dispute mechanisms incorporated into consumer product warranties - Estimated annual labor costs: $339,496; non-labor costs: $425,987 - FTC seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these information collection requirements - No new procurement or acquisition of goods/services is involved - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580 - Washington, D.C.

Description

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for information collection requirements in its Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures Rule. This rule specifies minimum standards for informal dispute settlement mechanisms incorporated into consumer product warranties. The extension aims to continue the collection of data related to dispute resolution processes, recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosures, with an emphasis on reducing burden and ensuring practical utility. Comments are due by June 16, 2026.

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