Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Re: Information Collection for Qualitative Research, 77679-77680 [2013-30617]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 24, 2013 / Notices collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number. Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before February 24, 2014. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit your PRA comments to Benish Shah, Federal Communications Commission, via the Internet at Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by email send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benish Shah, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–7866. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0713. Title: Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) Compliance Notification. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit, Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 53 respondents; 2,650 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes (0.084 hours). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. 303(n) and 47 CFR 73.1225. Total Annual Burden: 223 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that respondents submit confidential information to the Commission. If the Commission requests that respondents submit information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section 0.459 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 0.459. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:36 Dec 23, 2013 Jkt 232001 Needs and Uses: The Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) is a series of agreements between the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau and a private entity, usually a state broadcast association, whereby the private entity agrees to facilitate inspections (and reinspections, where appropriate) of participating broadcast stations to determine station compliance with FCC regulations. Broadcast stations participate in ABIP on a voluntary basis. The private entities notify their local FCC District Office or Resident Agent Office in writing of those stations that pass the ABIP inspection and have been issued a Certificate of Compliance by the ABIP inspector. The FCC uses this information to determine which broadcast stations have been certified in compliance with FCC Rules and will not be subject to certain random FCC inspections. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2013–30652 Filed 12–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Re: Information Collection for Qualitative Research Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the FDIC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the FDIC invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on its submission to OMB of a request for approval of a proposed new generic collection of information from persons who may participate in interviews, financial service focus groups, and cognitive testing sessions. On June 19, 2013 (78 FR 36779), the FDIC requested comment for 60 days on a proposed new information collection entitled Information Collection for Qualitative SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77679 Research. No comments were received on the proposal. The FDIC hereby gives notice of submission of its request to OMB to establish the collection. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 23, 2014. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods: • https://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/ laws/federal/notices.html • Email: comments@fdic.gov Include the name of the collection in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Leneta G. Gregorie (202–898– 3719), Counsel, Room NY–5050, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20429. • Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 17th Street Building (located on F Street), on business days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All comments should reference ‘‘Information Collection for Qualitative Research.’’ A copy of the comments may also be submitted to the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leneta Gregorie, at the FDIC address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal for the following new generic collection of information: Title: Information Collection for Qualitative Research OMB Number: 3064–NEW. Affected Public: Consumers and financial services providers. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 760. Estimated Average Time per Response: 2.94 hours (varying from 1 to 3.5 hours, including, where applicable, travel time and intake form). Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2,235 hours. General Description of Collection: The FDIC plans to collect information from consumers and financial services providers through qualitative research methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, and/or qualitative virtual methods. The information collected will be used to deepen the FDIC’s understanding of the knowledge, experiences, behaviors, capabilities, and preferences of consumers of financial services. These qualitative research methods will also contribute to the FDIC’s understanding of how consumers, including those who are financially underserved, use a range of E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1 77680 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 24, 2013 / Notices different types of bank and non-bank financial services. Interviews of financial services providers are intended to provide greater insight into the providers’ perceptions of the opportunities and challenges of providing an array of financial services and products. These qualitative methods will also provide an opportunity to test and improve other survey efforts conducted by the FDIC. For instance, it could help identify specific financial services and terminology used by consumers and financial industry professionals to improve FDIC’s economic inclusion survey instruments (OMB Control Nos. 3064–0158 and 3064–0167). The FDIC does not intend to use qualitative research to measure or quantify results. Participation in this information collection will be voluntary and conducted in-person, by phone, or using other methods, such as virtual technology. The FDIC plans to retain an experienced contractor(s) to recommend the most appropriate collection method based on the objectives of each qualitative research effort. It is likely that each qualitative research effort will include a short intake form (1 or 2 pages long). The FDIC will consult with OMB regarding each specific information collection during the approval period. This voluntary collection of information will put a slight burden on a very small percentage of the public. The FDIC estimates that, over the three year clearance period of this request, it may conduct annually up to 50 focus groups, 110 one-on-one in-person or phone interviews, four cognitive testing sessions, and one virtual survey for a variety of projects associated with financial services. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Request for Comment Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC’s functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, 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 information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated at Washington, DC, this 19th day of December, 2013. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:36 Dec 23, 2013 Jkt 232001 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–30617 Filed 12–23–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. SUMMARY: On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) delegated to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) its approval authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.16, to approve of and assign OMB control numbers to collection of information requests and requirements conducted or sponsored by the Board under conditions set forth in 5 CFR part 1320 Appendix A.1. Board-approved collections of information are incorporated into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission, supporting statements and approved collection of information instruments are placed into OMB’s public docket files. The Federal Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 24, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by FR 1378 or FR 3073, by any of the following methods: • Agency Web site: https:// www.federalreserve.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments at https://www.federalreserve.gov/apps/ foia/proposedregs.aspx. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: regs.comments@ federalreserve.gov. Include OMB number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 452–3819 or (202) 452– 3102. • Mail: Robert deV. Frierson, Secretary, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20551. All public comments are available from the Board’s Web site at https:// AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 www.federalreserve.gov/apps/foia/ proposedregs.aspx as submitted, unless modified for technical reasons. Accordingly, your comments will not be edited to remove any identifying or contact information. Public comments may also be viewed electronically or in paper form in Room MP–500 of the Board’s Martin Building (20th and C Streets NW.) between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Additionally, commenters may send a copy of their comments to the OMB Desk Officer—Shagufta Ahmed—Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395–6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of the PRA OMB submission, including the proposed reporting form and instructions, supporting statement, and other documentation will be placed into OMB’s public docket files, once approved. These documents will also be made available on the Federal Reserve Board’s public Web site at: https:// www.federalreserve.gov/apps/ reportforms/review.aspx or may be requested from the agency clearance officer, whose name appears below. Federal Reserve Board Clearance Officer—Cynthia Ayouch—Office of the Chief Data Officer, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202) 452–3829. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) users may contact (202) 263– 4869, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Request for Comment on Information Collection Proposals The following information collections, which are being handled under this delegated authority, have received initial Board approval and are hereby published for comment. At the end of the comment period, the proposed information collections, along with an analysis of comments and recommendations received, will be submitted to the Board for final approval under OMB delegated authority. Comments are invited on the following: a. Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the Federal Reserve’s functions; including whether the information has practical utility; b. The accuracy of the Federal Reserve’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; E:\FR\FM\24DEN1.SGM 24DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 24, 2013)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-30617]


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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request Re: Information Collection for Qualitative 
Research

AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction 
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the FDIC may not conduct or 
sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an 
information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) control number. As part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, the FDIC invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on its submission to OMB of a request for approval of a 
proposed new generic collection of information from persons who may 
participate in interviews, financial service focus groups, and 
cognitive testing sessions. On June 19, 2013 (78 FR 36779), the FDIC 
requested comment for 60 days on a proposed new information collection 
entitled Information Collection for Qualitative Research. No comments 
were received on the proposal. The FDIC hereby gives notice of 
submission of its request to OMB to establish the collection.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before January 23, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to 
the FDIC by any of the following methods:
     https://www.FDIC.gov/regulations/laws/federal/notices.html
     Email: comments@fdic.gov Include the name of the 
collection in the subject line of the message.
     Mail: Leneta G. Gregorie (202-898-3719), Counsel, Room NY-
5050, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20429.
     Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard 
station at the rear of the 17th Street Building (located on F Street), 
on business days between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
    All comments should reference ``Information Collection for 
Qualitative Research.'' A copy of the comments may also be submitted to 
the OMB desk officer for the FDIC: Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office 
Building, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leneta Gregorie, at the FDIC address 
above.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Proposal for the following new generic collection of information:
    Title: Information Collection for Qualitative Research
    OMB Number: 3064-NEW.
    Affected Public: Consumers and financial services providers.
    Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 760.
    Estimated Average Time per Response: 2.94 hours (varying from 1 to 
3.5 hours, including, where applicable, travel time and intake form).
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 2,235 hours.
    General Description of Collection: The FDIC plans to collect 
information from consumers and financial services providers through 
qualitative research methods such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, 
and/or qualitative virtual methods. The information collected will be 
used to deepen the FDIC's understanding of the knowledge, experiences, 
behaviors, capabilities, and preferences of consumers of financial 
services. These qualitative research methods will also contribute to 
the FDIC's understanding of how consumers, including those who are 
financially underserved, use a range of

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different types of bank and non-bank financial services. Interviews of 
financial services providers are intended to provide greater insight 
into the providers' perceptions of the opportunities and challenges of 
providing an array of financial services and products. These 
qualitative methods will also provide an opportunity to test and 
improve other survey efforts conducted by the FDIC. For instance, it 
could help identify specific financial services and terminology used by 
consumers and financial industry professionals to improve FDIC's 
economic inclusion survey instruments (OMB Control Nos. 3064-0158 and 
3064-0167). The FDIC does not intend to use qualitative research to 
measure or quantify results.
    Participation in this information collection will be voluntary and 
conducted in-person, by phone, or using other methods, such as virtual 
technology. The FDIC plans to retain an experienced contractor(s) to 
recommend the most appropriate collection method based on the 
objectives of each qualitative research effort. It is likely that each 
qualitative research effort will include a short intake form (1 or 2 
pages long). The FDIC will consult with OMB regarding each specific 
information collection during the approval period. This voluntary 
collection of information will put a slight burden on a very small 
percentage of the public. The FDIC estimates that, over the three year 
clearance period of this request, it may conduct annually up to 50 
focus groups, 110 one-on-one in-person or phone interviews, four 
cognitive testing sessions, and one virtual survey for a variety of 
projects associated with financial services.

Request for Comment

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, 
including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, 
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 information 
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All 
comments will become a matter of public record.

    Dated at Washington, DC, this 19th day of December, 2013.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Robert E. Feldman,
Executive Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-30617 Filed 12-23-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6714-01-P
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