Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group Interviews, 15205-15206 [2014-05979]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 18, 2014 / Notices Title: BSA Designation of Exempt Persons (DoEP) Report by Depository Financial Institutions, (See 31 CFR 1020.315(a)-(i)). Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’) Control Number: 1506–0012. Form Number: FinCEN Form 110. Abstract: The statute generally referred to as the ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act,’’ Titles I and II of Public Law 91–508, as amended, codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829b, 12 U.S.C. 1951–1959, and 31 U.S.C. 5311–5332, authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, among other things, to require financial institutions to keep records and file reports that are determined to have a high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, and regulatory matters, or in the conduct of intelligence or counter-intelligence activities to protect against international terrorism, and to implement countermoney laundering programs and compliance procedures.1 Regulations implementing Title II of the Bank Secrecy Act appear at 31 CFR Chapter X. The authority of the Secretary to administer the Bank Secrecy Act has been delegated to the Director of FinCEN. The Secretary of the Treasury was granted authority in 1992, with the enactment of 31 U.S.C. 5313, to permit financial institutions to exempt certain persons from the requirement to file currency transaction reports. The information collected on the DoEP is required to be provided pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 5313, as implemented by FinCEN regulations found at 31 CFR 1020.315(a)-(i). The information collected under this requirement is made available to appropriate agencies and organizations as disclosed in FinCEN’s Privacy Act System of Records Notice relating to BSA Reports.2 Current Action: A renewal without change to the current DOEP, FinCEN Form 110. The report is accessible on the FinCEN Web site at: https:// www.fincen.gov/forms/bsa_forms/ Type of Review: Renewal without change of a currently approved collection. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES 1 Language expanding the scope of the Bank Secrecy Act to intelligence or counter-intelligence activities to protect against international terrorism was added by Section 358 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001, P.L. 107–56. 2 Treasury Department bureaus such as FinCEN renew their System of Records Notices every three years unless there is cause to amend them more frequently. FinCEN’s System of Records Notice for the BSA Report System was most recently published at 77 FR 60014, October 1, 2012. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Mar 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for-profit financial institutions. Frequency: As required. Estimated Reporting Burden: Average of 60 minutes per report and 15 minutes recordkeeping per filing. (The reporting burden of the regulations 31 CFR 1020.315(a)–(i) is reflected in the burden for the report.) Estimated Recordkeeping and Reporting Burden for 31 CFR 1020.315(a)-(i): 75 minutes. Estimated Number of Respondents: 13,520.3 Estimated Total Annual Responses: 25,160.4 Estimated Total Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden: 31,450 hours. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Records required to be retained under the Bank Secrecy Act must be retained for five years. 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 collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: March 12, 2014. Frederick Reynolds, Deputy Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. 2014–05965 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P 3 As of January 31, 2014, there are 6,900 banks, and savings and loans, and 6,620 credit unions. 4 Number of responses is based on actual 2013 filings as reported to the FinCEN System of Record. PO 00000 Frm 00111 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 15205 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group Interviews United States Mint. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The United States Mint invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on currently approved information collection 1525– 0012, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint customer satisfaction and opinion surveys and focus group interviews. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvonne Pollard; Compliance Branch; United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354–6784 (this is not a toll-free number); YPollard@usmint.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection package should be directed to Yvonne Pollard; Compliance Branch; United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354–6784 (this is not a toll-free number); YPollard@usmint.treas.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: United States Mint Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group Interviews OMB Number: 1525–0012 Abstract: The proposed customer satisfaction and opinion surveys or focus group interviews will allow the United States Mint to assess the acceptance of potential demand for, and barriers to, acceptance/increased demand for current and future United States Mint products, and the needs and desires of customers for more efficient, economical services. Current Actions: The United States Mint conducts customer satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and interviews to measure customer opinion and assess acceptance of, potential demand for, and barriers to acceptance of United States Mint products, and to determine the level of satisfaction of United States Mint customers and the public. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1 15206 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 52 / Tuesday, March 18, 2014 / Notices Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved information collection. Affected Public: The affected public includes serious and casual numismatic collectors, dealers and persons in the numismatic business, and the general public. Estimated Number of Respondents: The estimated number of annual respondents is 60,145. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated number of annual burden hours is 12,603. Requests for Comments: 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. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility, (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, (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, and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: March 12, 2014. Richard A. Peterson, Deputy Director, United State Mint. [FR Doc. 2014–05979 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–37–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint New Information Collection Request for a New OMB Control Number: Comment Request for Quantitative Public Opinion Research for Circulating Coins—Surveys and Focus Group Interviews United States Mint, Treasury. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: Pursuant to the Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111– 302), the United States Mint invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on its intention to use opinion surveys and focus group interviews to SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:34 Mar 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 solicit the public’s views on the nation’s circulating coins. The intent is to survey the general public on topics including, but not limited to, the following: The one-cent coin (penny), characteristics of potential alternative metals for use in coin production, and consumer behavior with the use of coins. This request for comment is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U. S. C. 3506 (c)(2)(A)). Written comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvonne Pollard; Compliance Branch; United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354–6784 (this is not a toll-free number); YPollard@usmint.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection package should be directed to the Office of Coin Studies; United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354–6600 (this is not a toll-free number); OfficeofCoinStudies@ usmint.treas.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: United States Mint Quantitative Public Opinion Research for Circulating Coins—Surveys and Focus Group Interviews OMB Number: 1525–NEW Abstract: Under the Coin Modernization, Oversight, and Continuity Act of 2010, in conducting research and development on circulating coins, the proposed public opinion surveys and focus group interviews will allow the United States Mint to understand the public perception of potential changes to the characteristics of circulating coins due to alternative metal compositions and understand consumer behavior and their actions regarding the use of coins, especially the penny. Current Actions: The United States Mint will conduct surveys and focus groups interviews to solicit public opinion for the penny, alternative metals use in coin production, and consumer behavior with the use of coins. Type of Review: New information collection request for new OMB control number. Affected Public: General public. Estimated Number of Respondents: The estimated number of annual respondents is 3000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated number of annual burden hours is 750. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00112 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Requests for Comments: 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. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility, (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, (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, and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: March 12, 2014. Richard A. Peterson, Deputy Director, United States Mint. [FR Doc. 2014–05980 Filed 3–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–37–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY United States Mint Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment Request for Application for Intellectual Property Use Form United States Mint, Treasury. Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The United States Mint invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on currently approved information collection 1525– 0013, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is soliciting comments on the United States Mint Application for Intellectual Property Use form. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvonne Pollard; Compliance Branch;, United States Mint; 801 9th Street, NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354–6784 (this is not a toll-free number); YPollard@usmint.treas.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18MRN1.SGM 18MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 18, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15205-15206]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05979]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

United States Mint


Renewal of Currently Approved Information Collection: Comment 
Request for Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys and Focus Group 
Interviews

AGENCY: United States Mint.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The United States Mint invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on currently 
approved information collection 1525-0012, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). The 
United States Mint, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, is 
soliciting comments on the United States Mint customer satisfaction and 
opinion surveys and focus group interviews.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014 to 
be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Yvonne Pollard; Compliance 
Branch; United States Mint; 801 9th Street NW., 6th Floor; Washington, 
DC 20220; (202) 354-6784 (this is not a toll-free number); 
YPollard@usmint.treas.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection package should be directed to 
Yvonne Pollard; Compliance Branch; United States Mint; 801 9th Street 
NW., 6th Floor; Washington, DC 20220; (202) 354-6784 (this is not a 
toll-free number); YPollard@usmint.treas.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: United States Mint Customer Satisfaction and Opinion Surveys 
and Focus Group Interviews
    OMB Number: 1525-0012
    Abstract: The proposed customer satisfaction and opinion surveys or 
focus group interviews will allow the United States Mint to assess the 
acceptance of potential demand for, and barriers to, acceptance/
increased demand for current and future United States Mint products, 
and the needs and desires of customers for more efficient, economical 
services.
    Current Actions: The United States Mint conducts customer 
satisfaction surveys, focus groups, and interviews to measure customer 
opinion and assess acceptance of, potential demand for, and barriers to 
acceptance of United States Mint products, and to determine the level 
of satisfaction of United States Mint customers and the public.

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    Type of Review: Renewal of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Affected Public: The affected public includes serious and casual 
numismatic collectors, dealers and persons in the numismatic business, 
and the general public.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: The estimated number of annual 
respondents is 60,145.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: The estimated number of annual 
burden hours is 12,603.
    Requests for Comments: 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. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection 
of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions 
of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility, (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information, (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information to be collected, (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, and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs 
and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to 
provide information.

    Dated: March 12, 2014.
Richard A. Peterson,
Deputy Director, United State Mint.
[FR Doc. 2014-05979 Filed 3-17-14; 8:45 am]
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