Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, 12480 [2016-05255]

Download as PDF Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 12480 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 46 / Wednesday, March 9, 2016 / Notices OMB Control Number: 3170–0036. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individual or households; State, Local, or Tribal governments; Private Sector. Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 4,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2,000. Abstract: Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 111–203, Section 1013(d), the Bureau’s Office of Financial Education is responsible for developing and implementing initiatives intended to educate and empower consumers to make better informed financial decisions. The Bureau seeks to obtain approval of a generic information collection plan to collect qualitative data on effective strategies and consumer experiences from both financial education practitioners and consumers through a variety of methods, including in-person meetings, interviews, focus groups, qualitative surveys, online discussion forums, social media polls, and other qualitative methods as necessary. The information collected through these processes will increase the Bureau’s understanding of consumers’ financial experiences, financial education and empowerment programs, and practices that can improve financial decision-making skills and outcomes for consumers. This information will also enable the Bureau to better communicate to consumers about the availability of Bureau tools and resources that consumers can use to make better informed financial decisions. 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 OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:08 Mar 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 Dated: March 3, 2016. Darrin A. King, Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. [FR Doc. 2016–05179 Filed 3–8–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No: CFPB–2016–0010] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; 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 requesting to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing information collection titled, ‘‘Consumer Attitudes, Understanding, and Behaviors with Respect to Financial Services and Products.’’ DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before April 8, 2016 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. • OMB: Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 or fax to (202) 395–5806. Mailed or faxed comments to OMB should be to the attention of the OMB Desk Officer for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Please note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. In general, all comments received will become public records, 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.reginfo.gov (this link active on the day following publication of this notice). Select ‘‘Information Collection Review,’’ under ‘‘Currently under review, use the dropdown menu ‘‘Select Agency’’ and select ‘‘Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’’ (recent ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 submissions to OMB will be at the top of the list). The same documentation is also available at https:// 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 email box. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Consumer Attitudes, Understanding, and Behaviors with Respect to Financial Services and Products. OMB Control Number: 3170–0034. Type of Review: Extension with change of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500. Abstract: This information collection helps the Bureau establish a public opinion survey to measure and track consumer attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors as they navigate financial decisions. In this regard, it helps the Bureau target its efforts and those of its partners to those areas that will have the most impact on both consumers and financial markets. Request for Comments: The Bureau issued a 60-day Federal Register notice on December 7, 2015(80 FR 75999). Comments were solicited and continue to be 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 OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: March 3, 2016. Darrin A. King, Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 9, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No: CFPB-2016-0010]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB 
Review; 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 requesting to 
renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an 
existing information collection titled, ``Consumer Attitudes, 
Understanding, and Behaviors with Respect to Financial Services and 
Products.''

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before April 8, 2016 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.
     OMB: Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office 
Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 or fax to (202) 395-5806. 
Mailed or faxed comments to OMB should be to the attention of the OMB 
Desk Officer for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Please 
note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be 
accepted. In general, all comments received will become public records, 
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.reginfo.gov 
(this link active on the day following publication of this notice). 
Select ``Information Collection Review,'' under ``Currently under 
review, use the dropdown menu ``Select Agency'' and select ``Consumer 
Financial Protection Bureau'' (recent submissions to OMB will be at the 
top of the list). The same documentation is also available at https://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 email box.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Consumer Attitudes, Understanding, and 
Behaviors with Respect to Financial Services and Products.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-0034.
    Type of Review: Extension with change of a currently approved 
collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,500.
    Abstract: This information collection helps the Bureau establish a 
public opinion survey to measure and track consumer attitudes, beliefs, 
and behaviors as they navigate financial decisions. In this regard, it 
helps the Bureau target its efforts and those of its partners to those 
areas that will have the most impact on both consumers and financial 
markets.
    Request for Comments: The Bureau issued a 60-day Federal Register 
notice on December 7, 2015(80 FR 75999). Comments were solicited and 
continue to be 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 OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: March 3, 2016.
Darrin A. King,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-05255 Filed 3-8-16; 8:45 am]
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