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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL
PROTECTION
[Docket No. CFPB–2011–0034]
Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Bureau of Consumer Financial
Protection.
ACTION: Notice and request for public
comment.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection (CFPB), as part of
its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork and respondent burden,
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on proposed
and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A)).
Currently, the CFPB is soliciting
comments concerning a proposed
generic information collection for
development and/or testing of model
forms, disclosures, tools, and similar
related materials. The CFPB will collect
information in connection with the
development and testing of new model
forms, disclosures, tools, and similar
related materials pursuant to the CFPB’s
authority with respect to Federal
consumer financial laws and the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, as
well as testing existing model forms and
disclosures.
DATES: Written comments are
encouraged and must be received on or
before January 3, 2012 to be assured of
consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by docket number CFPB–
2011–0034, by any of the following
methods:
• Electronic: https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
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SUMMARY:
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• Mail: Mitchell E. Hochberg or Jane
Gao, Office of Regulations, Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau, 1500
Pennsylvania Avenue NW. (Attn: 1801 L
Street), Washington, DC 20220.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Mitchell E.
Hochberg or Jane Gao, Office of
Regulations, Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Requests for additional information
should be directed to Mitchell E.
Hochberg or Jane Gao, Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau, (202) 435–
7700.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for
Development and/or Testing of Model
Forms, Disclosures, Tools, and Other
Similar Related Materials.
OMB Number: 3170–XXXX.
Summary of Collection: The DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, Public Law 111–203 (the
‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’) and Federal
consumer financial laws authorize or
require the Bureau of Consumer
Financial Protection (the ‘‘CFPB’’ or the
‘‘Bureau’’) to develop and prescribe
standard model forms, disclosures,
tools, and other similar related materials
that help to inform consumers about
complex financial information related to
consumer financial products. Further,
such model forms, disclosures, tools,
and other similar related materials
covered entities may assist covered
entities in complying with applicable
regulations. The model forms,
disclosures, tools, and other similar
related materials may also include
adjustments, additions, exceptions, or
revisions to the disclosures under the
Dodd-Frank Act and federal consumer
financial laws consistent with the
CFPB’s statutory authorities.
The CFPB expects to collect
qualitative data through a variety of
collection methods, including
interviews and research, to inform the
design, development and
implementation of the model form(s).
The information collected through
qualitative evaluation methods will
inform the design and content of the
model form(s), using an iterative process
to improve the draft forms. For example,
information collected from consumers
will help the CFPB to design model
forms, disclosures, tools, and similar
related materials that are responsive to
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consumer needs and present complex
information in an understandable form.
Further, information collection from
covered entities will help the CFPB to
ensure that any such materials can be
implemented as easily and costeffectively as possible.
The development and evaluation
process that will be conducted may use
think-aloud interviews and usability
studies. Data collection tools will
include: consent forms; participant
questionnaires and protocols for
individual interviews. The CFPB may
also collect information regarding forms
of disclosures and other materials
currently used by covered entities with
respect to regulations issued by the
CFPB. The CFPB further anticipates that
it may collect data through the use of
internet applications.
The CFPB will only submit a
collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the
following conditions:
• The collections are voluntary;
• The collections are low-burden for
respondents (based on considerations of
total burden hours, total number of
respondents, or burden-hours per
respondent) and are low-cost for both
the respondents and the Federal
Government;
• Personally identifiable information
(PII) is collected only to the extent
necessary, subject to privacy
protections, and is not retained;
• Information gathered and released
beyond the CFPB will indicate the
qualitative nature of the information;
and
• Information gathered will yield
qualitative information; the collections
will not be designed or expected to
yield statistically reliable results or used
as though the results are generalizable to
the population of study.
The core objective of the data
collection is to help identify, evaluate,
and refine specific features of the
content or design of the model forms,
disclosures, tools, and other similar
related materials to maximize
communication effectiveness while
minimizing compliance burden.
Feedback collected under this generic
clearance provides useful information,
but it does not yield data that can be
generalized to the overall population.
This type of generic clearance for
qualitative information will not be used
for quantitative information collections
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that are designed to yield statistically
significant results from a representative
sample.
As a general matter, information
collections will not result in any new
system of records containing privacy
information and will not ask questions
of a sensitive nature, such as sexual
behavior and attitudes, religious beliefs,
and other matters that are commonly
considered private.
Type of Review: New collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and
businesses or other for-profit
institutions.
Number of
responses per
respondent
Number of
Respondents
Process
Annual Burden Estimates: Below is a
preliminary estimate of the aggregate
burden hours for this generic clearance
with respect to up to approximately
twelve (12) design and testing projects.
Average burden
per response
(minutes)
Total burden
(hours)
300
5000
800
800
7000
1
1
1
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1
120
15
90
60
15
600
1250
1200
800
1750
Total ..........................................................................................
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Informational outreach .....................................................................
Screening .........................................................................................
One-on-one interviews .....................................................................
Travel time to sites ..........................................................................
Internet Application Feedback .........................................................
............................
............................
............................
5600
Request for Comments: Comments
submitted in response to this notice will
be summarized and/or included in the
request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of
public record. Comments are invited on:
(a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden of the proposed collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including through the
use of automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology. Burden means
the total time, effort, or financial
resources expended by persons to
generate, maintain, retain, disclose or
provide information to or for a Federal
agency. This includes the time needed
to review instructions; to develop,
acquire, install and utilize technology
and systems for the purpose of
collecting, validating and verifying
information, processing and
maintaining information, and disclosing
and providing information; to train
personnel and to be able to respond to
a collection of information, to search
data sources, to complete and review
the collection of information; and to
transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
Robert Dahl,
PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the
Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2011–28337 Filed 11–1–11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council
Forest Service, USDA.
Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The National Urban and
Community Forestry Advisory Council
will meet in Lake Buena Vista, FL,
November 15–16, 2011, at the Coronado
Springs Hotel. The purpose of the
Council’s meeting is to discuss the
Council’s plan of work,
recommendations and
accomplishments. Council will also host
a listening session and document the
public’s input on the Vibrant City
Initiative.
SUMMARY:
The business meeting will be
held on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 2
p.m. to 5 p.m. or until Council business
is completed. The listening session will
be held Wednesday, November 16,
2011, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Both meetings
will be held in the hotel’s Coronado
Room D.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the Coronado Springs Hotel, 1000 West
Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, phone: (407) 939–1000.
Written comments concerning this
meeting should be addressed to Nancy
Stremple, Executive Staff to the
National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th
Street, SW., Yates Building (1 Central)
MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151.
Comments may also be sent via email to
nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to
(202) 690–5792.
All comments, including names and
addresses when provided, are placed in
the record and are available for public
inspection and copying. To view and
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inspect these records, visitors are
encouraged to call ahead to facilitate
entry into the Forest Service building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff to the
National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th
Street, SW., Yates Building (1 Central)
MS–1151, Washington, DC 20250–1151,
phone (202) 205–1054.
Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf
(TDD) may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–(800) 877–
8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
The
business meeting is open to the public.
Those interested in attending should
contact Nancy Stremple to be placed on
the meeting attendance list. Council
discussion during the business meeting
is limited to Forest Service staff and
Council members; however, persons
who wish to bring urban and
community forestry matters to the
attention of the Council may file written
statements with the Council staff (201
14th Street SW., Yates Building (1
Central) MS–1151, Washington, DC
20250–1151, email:
nstremple@fs.fed.us) before or after the
meeting. The listening session is open to
the public. Public comments will be
compiled, and recommendations will be
included in the Council’s annual
recopmmendations to the Secretary of
Agriculture.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: October 26, 2011
Robin L. Thompson,
Associate Deputy Chief, State and Private
Forestry.
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statements of organization and functions are examples of documents
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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION
[Docket No. CFPB-2011-0034]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
ACTION: Notice and request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB), as part of
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden,
invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information
collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public
Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
Currently, the CFPB is soliciting comments concerning a proposed
generic information collection for development and/or testing of model
forms, disclosures, tools, and similar related materials. The CFPB will
collect information in connection with the development and testing of
new model forms, disclosures, tools, and similar related materials
pursuant to the CFPB's authority with respect to Federal consumer
financial laws and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act, Public Law 111-203, as well as testing existing model
forms and disclosures.
DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or
before January 3, 2012 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number CFPB-
2011-0034, by any of the following methods:
Electronic: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Mitchell E. Hochberg or Jane Gao, Office of
Regulations, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1500 Pennsylvania
Avenue NW. (Attn: 1801 L Street), Washington, DC 20220.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Mitchell E. Hochberg or Jane Gao,
Office of Regulations, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G
Street NW., Washington, DC 20006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information
should be directed to Mitchell E. Hochberg or Jane Gao, Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau, (202) 435-7700.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Generic Clearance for Development and/or Testing of Model
Forms, Disclosures, Tools, and Other Similar Related Materials.
OMB Number: 3170-XXXX.
Summary of Collection: The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111-203 (the ``Dodd-Frank Act'')
and Federal consumer financial laws authorize or require the Bureau of
Consumer Financial Protection (the ``CFPB'' or the ``Bureau'') to
develop and prescribe standard model forms, disclosures, tools, and
other similar related materials that help to inform consumers about
complex financial information related to consumer financial products.
Further, such model forms, disclosures, tools, and other similar
related materials covered entities may assist covered entities in
complying with applicable regulations. The model forms, disclosures,
tools, and other similar related materials may also include
adjustments, additions, exceptions, or revisions to the disclosures
under the Dodd-Frank Act and federal consumer financial laws consistent
with the CFPB's statutory authorities.
The CFPB expects to collect qualitative data through a variety of
collection methods, including interviews and research, to inform the
design, development and implementation of the model form(s). The
information collected through qualitative evaluation methods will
inform the design and content of the model form(s), using an iterative
process to improve the draft forms. For example, information collected
from consumers will help the CFPB to design model forms, disclosures,
tools, and similar related materials that are responsive to consumer
needs and present complex information in an understandable form.
Further, information collection from covered entities will help the
CFPB to ensure that any such materials can be implemented as easily and
cost-effectively as possible.
The development and evaluation process that will be conducted may
use think-aloud interviews and usability studies. Data collection tools
will include: consent forms; participant questionnaires and protocols
for individual interviews. The CFPB may also collect information
regarding forms of disclosures and other materials currently used by
covered entities with respect to regulations issued by the CFPB. The
CFPB further anticipates that it may collect data through the use of
internet applications.
The CFPB will only submit a collection for approval under this
generic clearance if it meets the following conditions:
The collections are voluntary;
The collections are low-burden for respondents (based on
considerations of total burden hours, total number of respondents, or
burden-hours per respondent) and are low-cost for both the respondents
and the Federal Government;
Personally identifiable information (PII) is collected
only to the extent necessary, subject to privacy protections, and is
not retained;
Information gathered and released beyond the CFPB will
indicate the qualitative nature of the information; and
Information gathered will yield qualitative information;
the collections will not be designed or expected to yield statistically
reliable results or used as though the results are generalizable to the
population of study.
The core objective of the data collection is to help identify,
evaluate, and refine specific features of the content or design of the
model forms, disclosures, tools, and other similar related materials to
maximize communication effectiveness while minimizing compliance
burden. Feedback collected under this generic clearance provides useful
information, but it does not yield data that can be generalized to the
overall population. This type of generic clearance for qualitative
information will not be used for quantitative information collections
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that are designed to yield statistically significant results from a
representative sample.
As a general matter, information collections will not result in any
new system of records containing privacy information and will not ask
questions of a sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes,
religious beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered
private.
Type of Review: New collection.
Affected Public: Individuals and businesses or other for-profit
institutions.
Annual Burden Estimates: Below is a preliminary estimate of the
aggregate burden hours for this generic clearance with respect to up to
approximately twelve (12) design and testing projects.
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Number of Average burden
Process Number of responses per per response Total burden
Respondents respondent (minutes) (hours)
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Informational outreach.................. 300 1 120 600
Screening............................... 5000 1 15 1250
One-on-one interviews................... 800 1 90 1200
Travel time to sites.................... 800 ................ 60 800
Internet Application Feedback........... 7000 1 15 1750
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Total............................... ................ ................ ................ 5600
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Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited
on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy
of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions
used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Burden means the
total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to
generate, maintain, retain, disclose or provide information to or for a
Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions;
to develop, acquire, install and utilize technology and systems for the
purpose of collecting, validating and verifying information, processing
and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information;
to train personnel and to be able to respond to a collection of
information, to search data sources, to complete and review the
collection of information; and to transmit or otherwise disclose the
information.
Robert Dahl,
PRA Clearance Officer, Department of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 2011-28337 Filed 11-1-11; 8:45 am]
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