81 FR 24567 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request

BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 80 (April 26, 2016)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is requesting to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing information collection titled, ``Consumer Advisory Boards, Groups and Committees.''

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 26, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 24567]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09694]


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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

[Docket No: CFPB-2016-0017]


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) is requesting to 
renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an 
existing information collection titled, ``Consumer Advisory Boards, 
Groups and Committees.''

DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or 
before June 27, 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.

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: [email protected]. Please do not submit comments to this 
mailbox.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title of Collection: Consumer Advisory Boards, Groups and 
Committees.
    OMB Control Number: 3170-0037.
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approve 
collection.
    Affected Public: Individuals.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 425.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 503.
    Abstract: The Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) and other Advisory 
Groups may invite individuals with special expertise to advise the 
groups on an ad hoc basis (Special Advisors). The selection-related 
information will allow the Bureau to obtain information on the 
qualifications of individuals nominated to the CAB and will aid the 
Bureau in selecting members for other Advisory Groups. The selection-
related information from potential Special Advisors will aid the Bureau 
in selecting Special Advisors to the CAB and other Advisory Groups. The 
selection-related information will also aid the Bureau in determining 
the appropriateness of participation in particular matters. The 
information collected/advice from members and Special Advisors will aid 
the Bureau in the exercise of its functions. The feedback collected 
will allow the Bureau to evaluate and improve its advisory group 
program. Information collected will be used to issue travel orders or 
provide reimbursement for travel expenses, as applicable.
    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: April 20, 2016.
Darrin A. King,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial 
Protection.
[FR Doc. 2016-09694 Filed 4-25-16; 8:45 am]
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