Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, 71586-71587 [2022-25547]

Download as PDF 71586 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 23, 2022 / Notices For each such instance, please describe the nature and outcome of this claim or process, including whether the material was ultimately removed, and if so, whether the material subsequently reappeared. If an infringement or 17 U.S.C. 512(f) action was filed, please provide citations to the court docket and any relevant judicial decisions. 11. Please describe the extent to which adjustments are being made to IP portfolio planning and management in light of the emergence of NFTs. 12. Please describe any experiences in seeking IP protection for, or use of, assets associated with NFTs in foreign jurisdictions. 13. Please identify any additional IP issues associated with NFTs that you believe the Offices should consider in conducting this study. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. Public Roundtables The Offices will hold three public roundtables focused, respectively, on copyrights, patents, and trademarks. The roundtables are not expected to address broad topics in cryptocurrency or decentralized systems generally, but rather only IP considerations as they relate to NFTs. Members of the public interested in participating as a panelist in one or more roundtables must submit such a request to NFTStudySpeakingRequests@ uspto.gov and provide their name, professional affiliation, and contact information, and designate the roundtable(s) at which they wish to speak. Such requests must be submitted by the dates listed above (at DATES). Please note that written comments should not be submitted to this address; any such comments will not be considered. The Offices will make every effort to ensure a broad range of stakeholder views are represented on the panels but may not be able to accommodate every request to participate. The Offices may also invite participation from individuals and entities who have not requested to participate. The submission of written comments in response to this notice is not a prerequisite to participation as a panelist in a roundtable. The Offices will contact individuals selected to participate as panelists at the roundtables for additional information to aid in preparing for the roundtables. A tentative agenda for each roundtable will be posted at https://www.uspto.gov/ ip-policy/joint-study-intellectualproperty-rights-and-non-fungible-tokens and https://copyright.gov/policy/nftstudy approximately one week before it takes place. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Nov 22, 2022 Jkt 259001 The roundtables will be livestreamed, and the Offices will post a link and instructions for members of the public to register to view them live. The USPTO will host Roundtable 1 (patents) and Roundtable 2 (trademarks). Additional information regarding these roundtables and instructions for registering to view them will be posted at https://www.uspto.gov/ip-policy/ joint-study-intellectual-property-rightsand-non-fungible-tokens. The USCO will host Roundtable 3 (copyrights). Additional information regarding this roundtable and instructions for registering to view it will be posted at https://copyright.gov/policy/nft-study. The roundtables will also be videorecorded and transcribed, and copies of the recordings and transcripts will be available on the above USPTO and USCO websites. Katherine K. Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Dated: November 9, 2022. Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, United States Copyright Office. [FR Doc. 2022–25211 Filed 11–22–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P; 1410–30–P BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION [Docket No. CFPB–2022–0078] 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 or CFPB) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB’s) approval of a new information collection titled ‘‘Generic Information Collection Plan for Foundational Research about Consumer Credit Markets and Household Financial Decision-Making.’’ DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before January 23, 2023 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: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • Email: PRA_Comments@cfpb.gov. Include Docket No. CFPB–2022–0078 in the subject line of the email. • Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Comment Intake, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552. Because paper mail in the Washington, DC area and at the Bureau is subject to delay, commenters are encouraged to submit comments electronically. 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.regulations.gov. Requests for additional information should be directed to Anthony May, PRA Officer, at (202) 435–7278, or email: CFPB_PRA@cfpb.gov. If you require this document in an alternative electronic format, please contact CFPB_ Accessibility@cfpb.gov. Please do not submit comments to these email boxes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title of Collection: Generic Information Collection Plan for Foundational Research about Consumer Credit Markets and Household Financial Decision-Making. OMB Control Number: 3170–00XX. Type of Review: New collection. Affected Public: Individuals or households; private sector: businesses or other for-profits; not-for-profits institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,000. Abstract: Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Bureau is tasked with researching, analyzing, and reporting on topics relating to the Bureau’s mission, including developments in markets for consumer financial products and services, consumer awareness, and consumer behavior. Under this generic information collection plan, the Bureau collects data through qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus groups, interviews, and controlled trials in field and laboratory settings. The primary purpose of research carried out under this generic clearance is for foundational research of an exploratory nature. This foundational research will be used for developmental and E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 225 / Wednesday, November 23, 2022 / Notices informative purposes to increase the Bureau’s understanding of consumer credit markets and household financial decision-making. In addition, research may be related to the Bureau’s mission regarding financial education, including evaluating the effectiveness of financial education programs and understanding financial planning behaviors, including savings, spending, and investing behavior. The Bureau envisions that the research covered under this clearance will be basic foundational research about consumer credit markets and household finance. 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’s approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Anthony May, Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [FR Doc. 2022–25547 Filed 11–22–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; AmeriCorps Program Life Cycle Evaluation—Climate Change Bundled Evaluation Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled AmeriCorps Program Life Cycle Evaluation—Climate Change Bundled Evaluation for review and approval in SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:45 Nov 22, 2022 Jkt 259001 accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the individual and office listed in the ADDRESSES section by December 23, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling Jehyra Asencio Yace at AmeriCorps at 202–956–9736 or by email to JAsencioYace@cns.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of CNCS, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments A 60-day notice requesting public comment was published in the Federal Register on August 17, 2022 at 87 FR 50613–50614. This comment period ended October 17, 2022. Six public comments were received for this notice. Most of the comments included concerns and suggestions related to the broad research questions included in the 60-day notice that are addressed in the more detailed full evaluation plan and instruments. For example, one commenter suggested including environmental justice, vulnerable communities’ involvement, and barriers, which are included in the surveys and interview and focus group protocols. In response to comments suggesting directly confronting recruitment, living PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 71587 allowances, and match, those questions have been added to the instruments. A full summary of comments and responses is available in the www.regulations.gov docket. Title of Collection: AmeriCorps Program Life Cycle Evaluation—Climate Change Bundled Evaluation. OMB Control Number: 3045–NEW. Type of Review: New. Respondents/Affected Public: Grantee organization project director and staff, national service members, partner organization staff. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 611. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 235. Abstract: The purpose of this evaluation is to provide insight on the implementation of the climate change bundle programs and explore variation in activities for education and training, disaster response, conservation, wildfire mitigation, and energy efficiency. It will explore the ways in which the programs influence community resilience. It will also examine changes in attitudes and behaviors toward civic engagement among national service members and the development of job skills, including skills for green jobs. Finally, it will examine how the programs are serving vulnerable communities and at-risk populations. The research questions for this evaluation are: 1. How do programs/members connect their work to climate change? 2. To what extent does the program include opportunities to increase equity? 3. To what extent is the program operating as intended? 4. What are some promising practices and challenges in implementing the climate change grant programs? 5. What were the barriers and facilitators to meet the intended outcomes of the program? 6. What are the lessons learned that can inform the field or be useful for practitioners that work in this space? 7. What is the likelihood that the program will be sustained beyond the grant? 8. How were the communities and community members impacted by climate change prior to the program? 9. What types of communities are being helped by the climate change grant programs? 10. To what extent are programs focused on vulnerable populations and communities? 11. What are the demographic characteristics of national service members (e.g., gender, age, race, ethnicity, education)? 12. What partner organizations are involved (i.e., community organizations, E:\FR\FM\23NON1.SGM 23NON1

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[FR Doc No: 2022-25547]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No. CFPB-2022-0078]


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 or CFPB) is requesting 
the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval of a new 
information collection titled ``Generic Information Collection Plan for 
Foundational Research about Consumer Credit Markets and Household 
Financial Decision-Making.''

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before January 23, 2023 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:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket No. CFPB-
2022-0078 in the subject line of the email.
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier: Comment Intake, Consumer 
Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW, 
Washington, DC 20552. Because paper mail in the Washington, DC area and 
at the Bureau is subject to delay, commenters are encouraged to submit 
comments electronically.
    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.regulations.gov. Requests for additional information should be 
directed to Anthony May, PRA Officer, at (202) 435-7278, or email: 
[email protected]. If you require this document in an alternative 
electronic format, please contact [email protected]. Please 
do not submit comments to these email boxes.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Generic Information Collection Plan for 
Foundational Research about Consumer Credit Markets and Household 
Financial Decision-Making.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-00XX.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; private sector: 
businesses or other for-profits; not-for-profits institutions.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 48,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 24,000.
    Abstract: Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act, the Bureau is tasked with researching, analyzing, and 
reporting on topics relating to the Bureau's mission, including 
developments in markets for consumer financial products and services, 
consumer awareness, and consumer behavior. Under this generic 
information collection plan, the Bureau collects data through 
qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus groups, 
interviews, and controlled trials in field and laboratory settings. The 
primary purpose of research carried out under this generic clearance is 
for foundational research of an exploratory nature. This foundational 
research will be used for developmental and

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informative purposes to increase the Bureau's understanding of consumer 
credit markets and household financial decision-making. In addition, 
research may be related to the Bureau's mission regarding financial 
education, including evaluating the effectiveness of financial 
education programs and understanding financial planning behaviors, 
including savings, spending, and investing behavior. The Bureau 
envisions that the research covered under this clearance will be basic 
foundational research about consumer credit markets and household 
finance.
    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's 
approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.

Anthony May,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2022-25547 Filed 11-22-22; 8:45 am]
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