2019-12586. Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request  

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    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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is requesting to reinstate without change a previously approved information collection titled, “Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive and Pilot Testing of Research Methods, Instruments, and Forms.”

    DATES:

    Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before August 13, 2019 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: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    • Email: PRA_Comments@cfpb.gov. Include Docket No. CFPB-2018-0033 in the subject line of the message.
    • Mail: Comment Intake, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552.
    • Hand Delivery/Courier: Comment Intake, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552.

    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 Darrin King, PRA Officer, at (202) 435-9575, 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.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title of Collection: Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive and Pilot Testing of Research Methods, Instruments, and Forms.

    OMB Control Number: 3170-0055.

    Type of Review: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection.

    Affected Public: Individuals and households.

    Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 1,730.

    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,820.

    Abstract: Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Bureau is charged 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. In order to improve its understanding of how consumers engage with financial markets, the Bureau seeks to obtain approval for a generic information collection plan to conduct research to improve the quality of data collection by examining the effectiveness of data-collection procedures and processes, including potential psychological and cognitive issues.

    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: June 11, 2019.

    Darrin A. King,

    Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

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    [FR Doc. 2019-12586 Filed 6-13-19; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
06/14/2019
Department:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice and request for comment.
Document Number:
2019-12586
Dates:
Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before August 13, 2019 to be assured of consideration.
Pages:
27770-27771 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. CFPB-2018-0033
PDF File:
2019-12586.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
» 3170-0055_Cognitive testing generic SS B 60-dayFRN
» 3170-0055_Cognitive testing generic SS A 60-dayFRN