Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 13043-13044 [2014-05010]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 45 / Friday, March 7, 2014 / Notices 603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additions On January 24, 2014 (79 FR 4154– 4155), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notice of proposed additions to the Procurement List. After consideration of the material presented to it concerning capability of qualified nonprofit agencies to provide the products and impact of the additions on the current or most recent contractors, the Committee has determined that the products listed below are suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 U.S.C. 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in any additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities other than the small organization that will furnish the products to the Government. 2. The action will result in authorizing small entity to furnish the products to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products proposed for addition to the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products are added to the Procurement List: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Products Tape, Electrical Insulation NSN: 5970–01–245–7042—Black, 1″ w × 108 ft. NSN: 5970–01–013–9367—White, 3⁄4″ w × 66 ft. NPA: Cincinnati Association for the Blind, Cincinnati, OH. Contracting Activity: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AVIATION, RICHMOND, VA. Coverage: B-List for the Broad Government Requirement as aggregated by the Defense Logistics Agency Contracting Office, Richmond, VA. Deletions On January 24, 2014 (79 FR 4154– 4155) and January 31, 2014 (79 FR 5383), the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled published notices of proposed deletions from the Procurement List. After consideration of the relevant matter presented, the Committee has VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 determined that the products and service listed below are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under 41 USC 8501–8506 and 41 CFR 51–2.4. 13043 OF ARTS, WASHINGTON, DC. Barry S. Lineback, Director, Business Operations. [FR Doc. 2014–04987 Filed 3–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6353–01–P Regulatory Flexibility Act Certification I certify that the following action will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The major factors considered for this certification were: 1. The action will not result in additional reporting, recordkeeping or other compliance requirements for small entities. 2. The action may result in authorizing small entities to furnish the products and service to the Government. 3. There are no known regulatory alternatives which would accomplish the objectives of the Javits-WagnerO’Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501–8506) in connection with the products and service deleted from the Procurement List. End of Certification Accordingly, the following products and service are deleted from the Procurement List: Products Kit, Combination Dustpan and Broom NSN: 7290–00–NIB–0002. NPA: New York City Industries for the Blind, Inc., Brooklyn, NY. Contracting Activity: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, NAC, HINES, IL. Tape, Electronic Data Processing NSN: 7045–01–115–0502. NPA: North Central Sight Services, Inc., Williamsport, PA. Contracting Activity: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY TROOP SUPPORT, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Card, Index NSN: 7530–00–281–1315. NPA: Louisiana Association for the Blind, Shreveport, LA. Contracting Activity: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, NEW YORK, NY. Kit, Pre-Inked Stamps NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1090. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1099. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1105. NSN: 7520–00–NIB–1107. NPA: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. (Seattle Lighthouse), Seattle, WA. Contracting Activity: U.S. Postal Service, Washington, DC. Service Service Type/Location: Carpet Replacement Service, Smithsonian National Gallery of Art, 6th & Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC. NPA: UNKNOWN. Contracting Activity: NATIONAL GALLERY PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No: CFPB–2014–0005] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is proposing a new information collection titled, ‘‘Debt Collection Survey from the Consumer Credit Panel.’’ DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before May 6, 2014 to be assured of consideration. SUMMARY: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection, OMB Control Number (see below), and docket number (see above), by any of the following methods: • Electronic: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. In general, all comments received will be posted without change to regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. Sensitive personal information, such as account numbers or social security numbers, should not be included. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documentation prepared in support of this information collection request is available at www.regulations.gov. Requests for additional information should be directed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435–9575, or email: PRA@cfpb.gov. Please do not submit comments to this mailbox. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Debt Collection Survey from the Consumer Credit Panel. OMB Control Number: 3170–XXXX. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 13044 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 45 / Friday, March 7, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Type of Review: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number). Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,400. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,133. Abstract: The CFPB plans to conduct a mail survey of consumers to learn about their experiences interacting with the debt collection industry. The survey will ask consumers about their experiences with debt collectors, such as whether they have been contacted by debt collectors in the past, whether they recognized the debt that was being collected, and about their interactions with the debt collectors. The survey will also ask consumers about their preferences for how they would like to be contacted by debt collectors, opinions about potential regulatory interventions in debt collection markets, and about their knowledge of their legal rights regarding debt collections. The information collected through this survey will be used to inform a CFPB rulemaking concerning debt collection and research purposes. Request for Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the Bureau’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methods and the 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 collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: February 26, 2014. Ashwin Vasan, Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2014–05010 Filed 3–6–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:39 Mar 06, 2014 Jkt 232001 BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No. CFPB–2014–0001] Consumer Advisory Board and Councils Solicitation of Applications for Membership Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. ACTION: Notice; Extension of Application Period. AGENCY: On January 15, 2014, Director Richard Cordray of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (‘‘Bureau’’) published an invitation to the public for application to its Consumer Advisory Board (the ‘‘Board’’), Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council in the Federal Register, as warranted in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’). The Consumer Advisory Board and Councils application deadline was February 28, 2014. To allow interested persons more time to consider and submit an application for the Community Bank Advisory Board and Credit Union Advisory Board, the Bureau has determined that an extension of the application until March 14, 2014 is appropriate. SUMMARY: The application deadline for the Consumer Advisory Board and Councils Solicitation of Application published January 15, 2014, 79 FR 2636, is extended. Complete application packets must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on or before March 14, 2014. ADDRESSES: Complete application packets are required from each applicant. The three components of a ´ ´ complete application are: a resume, a completed application, and a letter of recommendation from a third party. The appropriate forms can be accessed at: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/blog/ extended-deadline-apply-to-ourcommunity-bank-advisory-council-andcredit-union-advisory-council/. If electronic submission is not possible, the completed application packet may be mailed to Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6108 E–A, Washington, DC 20552. All applications for membership on the Board and Advisory Council should be sent: • Electronically: CFPB_ BoardandCouncilApps@cfpb.gov. We strongly encourage electronic submissions. • Mail: Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6111 E–B, Washington, DC DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20552. Submissions must be postmarked on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on March 14, 2014. • Hand Delivery/Courier in Lieu of Mail: Christopher Banks, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW., 6111 E–B, Washington, DC 20552. Submissions must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. EST on March 14, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information should be directed to Christopher Banks, Program Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (202) 435– 9064. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Bureau is charged with regulating ‘‘the offering and provision of consumer financial products or services under the Federal consumer financial laws,’’ so as to ensure that ‘‘all consumers have access to markets for consumer financial products and services and that markets for consumer financial products and services are fair, transparent, and competitive.’’ Pursuant to Section 1021(c) of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203 (‘‘Dodd-Frank Act’’), the Bureau’s primary functions are: 1. Conducting financial education programs; 2. Collecting, investigating, and responding to consumer complaints; 3. Collecting, researching, monitoring, and publishing information relevant to the function of markets for consumer financial products and services to identify risks to consumers and the proper functioning of such markets; 4. Supervising persons covered under the Dodd-Frank Act for compliance with Federal consumer financial law, and taking appropriate enforcement action to address violations of Federal consumer financial law; 5. Issuing rules, orders, and guidance implementing Federal consumer financial law; and 6. Performing such support activities as may be needed or useful to facilitate the other functions of the Bureau. As described in more detail below, Section 1014 of the Dodd-Frank Act calls for the Director of the Bureau to establish a Consumer Advisory Board to advise and consult with the Bureau regarding its functions, and to provide information on emerging trends and practices in the consumer financial markets. III. Qualifications Pursuant to Section 1014(b) of the Dodd-Frank Act, in appointing members E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13043-13044]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05010]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No: CFPB-2014-0005]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is proposing a new 
information collection titled, ``Debt Collection Survey from the 
Consumer Credit Panel.''

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before May 6, 2014 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the title of the 
information collection, OMB Control Number (see below), and docket 
number (see above), by any of the following methods:
     Electronic: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Consumer Financial Protection 
Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 
20552.
    Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those 
submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. In general, 
all comments received will be posted without change to regulations.gov, 
including any personal information provided. Sensitive personal 
information, such as account numbers or social security numbers, should 
not be included.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Documentation prepared in support of 
this information collection request is available at 
www.regulations.gov. Requests for additional information should be 
directed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (Attention: PRA 
Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435-9575, or 
email: PRA@cfpb.gov. Please do not submit comments to this mailbox.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title of Collection: Debt Collection Survey from the Consumer 
Credit Panel.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-XXXX.

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    Type of Review: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control 
Number).
    Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,400.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,133.
    Abstract: The CFPB plans to conduct a mail survey of consumers to 
learn about their experiences interacting with the debt collection 
industry. The survey will ask consumers about their experiences with 
debt collectors, such as whether they have been contacted by debt 
collectors in the past, whether they recognized the debt that was being 
collected, and about their interactions with the debt collectors. The 
survey will also ask consumers about their preferences for how they 
would like to be contacted by debt collectors, opinions about potential 
regulatory interventions in debt collection markets, and about their 
knowledge of their legal rights regarding debt collections. The 
information collected through this survey will be used to inform a CFPB 
rulemaking concerning debt collection and research purposes.
    Request for Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the Bureau, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the Bureau's estimate of 
the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of 
the methods and the 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 collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this 
notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter 
of public record.

    Dated: February 26, 2014.
Ashwin Vasan,
Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
[FR Doc. 2014-05010 Filed 3-6-14; 8:45 am]
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