[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 6, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2175-2176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-01166]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No. CFPB-2019-0005]


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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is proposing to 
reinstate with change a previously approved collection titled, 
``Generic Information Collection Plan for Studies of Consumers Using 
Controlled Trials in Field and Economic Laboratory Settings.''

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before April 8, 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:

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     Electronic: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket 
No. CFPB-2019-0005 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.

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: 
[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 
Studies of Consumers Using Controlled Trials in Field and Economic 
Laboratory Settings.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-0048.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved 
information collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 36,120.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 24,405.
    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 
controlled trials in field and economic laboratory settings. This 
research is used for developmental and informative purposes to increase 
the Bureau's understanding of consumer credit markets and household 
financial decision-making. Basic research projects will be submitted 
under this clearance.
    In consultation with OMB, the Bureau is proposing to modify this 
generic information collection plan to provide for public notice and 
opportunity to comment to OMB for each request submitted under this 
generic.
    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.

    Dated: January 31, 2019.
Darrin A. King,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2019-01166 Filed 2-5-19; 8:45 am]
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