Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment Request (3064-0198), 39430-39431 [2017-17464]

Download as PDF 39430 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 159 / Friday, August 18, 2017 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–XXXX] Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 18, 2017. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Aug 17, 2017 Jkt 241001 Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. OMB Control Number: 3060–XXXX. Title: Reasonable Accommodation Requests. Form Numbers: FCC Form 5626 and FCC Form 5627. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Individuals. Number of Respondents and Responses: 60 respondents and 60 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours for FCC Form 5626 and 0.16 hours for FCC Form 5627. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement. Obligation To Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for these collections are contained in 29 U.S.C. 791, Executive Order 13164, and 65 FR 46565 (Jul. 28, 2000). PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Total Annual Burden: 312 hours. Total Annual Cost: $900. Privacy Impact Assessment: The FCC is drafting a Privacy Impact Assessment to cover the personally identifiable information (PIA) that will be collected, used, and stored. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: FCC employees and applicants for employment who have a condition that qualifies as a disability may seek an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their position by completing FCC Form 5626 and FCC Form 5627. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–17440 Filed 8–17–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment Request (3064– 0198) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The FDIC, 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 the renewal of the existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comment on renewal of the information collection described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 17, 2017. 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 and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Jennifer Jones (202–898– 6768), Counsel, MB–3105, 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 refer to the relevant OMB control number. A copy SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1 39431 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 159 / Friday, August 18, 2017 / Notices 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. 1. Title: Information Collection for Qualitative Research. OMB Number: 3064–0198. Form Number: None. Affected Public: Consumers and financial services providers. Burden Estimate: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Jones, at the FDIC address above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposal to renew the following currently approved collections of information: 2017 SUMMARY OF ANNUAL BURDEN [3064–0198] Number of sessions Method: In-Person Focus Groups .............................................. In-Person Interviews ..................................................... Phone Interviews .......................................................... Virtual Collection ........................................................... Cognitive Testing .......................................................... Participants/ session 50 50 60 1 4 Hours/session (incl. intake form) 10 1 1 50 25 1.75 1 1 1.50 2.00 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Total hourly burden ............................................... 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 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. 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. The FDIC will consult with OMB regarding each specific information collection during the approval period. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Aug 17, 2017 Jkt 241001 Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collections of information are 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 collections, 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 collections of information 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 15th day of August 2017. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017–17464 Filed 8–17–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request (3064– 0015) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: 30-Day Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will submit the following information SUMMARY: Frm 00028 1.50 1.50 0 0 1.50 Burden hours/year 1,625 125 60 75 350 2,235 Request for Comment PO 00000 Travel time Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2017, allowing for a 60-day comment period. DATES: Comments are encouraged and will be accepted for an additional 30 days until September 18, 2017. 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. Please include the name and OMB control number of the relevant information collection in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Manny Cabeza, Counsel, Room MB–3007, 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 refer to the relevant OMB control number. Written comments and/or suggestions can also be directed to the Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, attention FDIC Desk Officer, New Executive Office Building, Washington DC 20503 or sent to OIRA_ submissions@omb.eop.gov. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments, particularly with respect to the estimated public burden or associated response time, E:\FR\FM\18AUN1.SGM 18AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 159 (Friday, August 18, 2017)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION




Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection 

Renewal; Comment Request (3064-0198)



AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).



ACTION: Notice and request for comment.



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SUMMARY: The FDIC, 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 the renewal of the 

existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995. Currently, the FDIC is soliciting comment on renewal of 

the information collection described below.



DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 17, 2017.



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 and number of 

the collection in the subject line of the message.

     Mail: Jennifer Jones (202-898-6768), Counsel, MB-3105, 

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 refer to the relevant OMB control number. A 

copy



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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: Jennifer Jones, at the FDIC address 

above.



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

    Proposal to renew the following currently approved collections of 

information:

    1. Title: Information Collection for Qualitative Research.

    OMB Number: 3064-0198.

    Form Number: None.

    Affected Public: Consumers and financial services providers.

    Burden Estimate:



                                          2017 Summary of Annual Burden

                                                   [3064-0198]

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                                                                   Hours/session

                                     Number of     Participants/   (incl. intake    Travel time    Burden hours/

                                     sessions         session          form)                           year

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Method:

    In-Person Focus Groups......              50              10            1.75            1.50           1,625

    In-Person Interviews........              50               1               1            1.50             125

    Phone Interviews............              60               1               1               0              60

    Virtual Collection..........               1              50            1.50               0              75

    Cognitive Testing...........               4              25            2.00            1.50             350

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        Total hourly burden.....  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............           2,235

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    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 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. 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. The FDIC will consult 

with OMB regarding each specific information collection during the 

approval period.



Request for Comment



    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collections of information 

are 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 collections, 

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 collections of 

information 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 15th day of August 2017.



Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Robert E. Feldman,

Executive Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2017-17464 Filed 8-17-17; 8:45 am]

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