Federal and state enforcement and
private litigants use the records to ascertain whether accurate and
complete disclosures of the cost of leases have been provided to
consumers prior to consummation of the lease. This information
provides the primary evidence of law violations in CLA enforcement
actions brought by federal agencies. Without Regulation M's
recordkeeping requirement, the agencies'ability to enforce the CLA
would be significantly impaired. As noted above, consumers rely
upon the disclosures required by the CLA and Regulation M for
information to comparison shop among leases, as well as to
ascertain the true costs and terms of lease offers. Enforcement
agencies and private litigants need the information in these
disclosures and other requirements to enforce the CLA and
Regulation M.
US Code:
12
USC 5581 Name of Law: relates to the transfer of certain
consumer financial protection functions
US Code: 12
USC 5512 Name of Law: Rulemaking authority
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.