[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1565-1566]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-00313]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No. CFPB-2023-0006]


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 extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval 
for an existing information collection titled ``Generic Information 
Collection Plan for Studies of Consumers Using Controlled Trials in 
Field and Economic Laboratory Settings'' approved under OMB Control 
Number 3170-0048.

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before February 10, 2023 to be assured of consideration.

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. 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: Requests for additional information 
should be directed to Anthony May, Paperwork Reduction Act 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 
Studies of Consumers Using Controlled Trials in Field and Economic 
Laboratory Settings.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-0048.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 44,150.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 33,100.
    Abstract: The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection 
Act tasks the Bureau 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.
    Request for Comments: The Bureau published a 60-day Federal 
Register notice on September 19, 2022 (87 FR 57182) under Docket 
Number: CFPB-2022-0062. The Bureau is publishing this notice and 
soliciting comments 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

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technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be 
reviewed by OMB as part of its review of this request. All comments 
will become a matter of public record.

Anthony May,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2023-00313 Filed 1-10-23; 8:45 am]
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