2015-30780. Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request  

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    AGENCY:

    Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

    ACTION:

    Notice and request for comment.

    SUMMARY:

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is requesting Start Printed Page 76000to 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 February 5, 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: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    • Mail: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552.
    • Hand Delivery/Courier: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002.

    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.

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    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.

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    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 collation.

    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 55,000.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 6,500.

    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: 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.

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    Dated: December 1, 2015.

    Darrin A. King,

    Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

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    [FR Doc. 2015-30780 Filed 12-4-15; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 4810-AM-P

Document Information

Published:
12/07/2015
Department:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comment.
Document Number:
2015-30780
Dates:
Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before February 5, 2016 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
75999-76000 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No CFPB-2015-0052
PDF File:
2015-30780.pdf