Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
IC Template 3170-00XX GICP CogLab_Pilots-final.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-06-24
Generic PRA Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing Supporting Statement B-Final.pdf Supporting Statement B	2015-06-24
Generic PRA Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing Supporting Statement A_OMB edits CLEAN.pdf Supporting Statement A	2015-11-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
225639	Debt Collection Disclosure Testing Quantitative Study, Pretesting of Survey Questions Other-Screener	New
224954	Making Ends Meet Survey Pilot Other-Survey Instrument	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3170-0055	ICR Reference No: 201506-3170-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: CFPB	Agency Tracking No: TI 10371
Title: Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/05/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2018	36 Months From Approved
Responses	7,890	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,235	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Consumer Financial Protection 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 CFPB 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 1013(b)(1) Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 15195	03/23/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 36520	06/25/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Debt Collection Disclosure Testing Quantitative Study, Pretesting of Survey Questions
Making Ends Meet Survey Pilot

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	7,890	0	0	7,890	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,235	0	0	8,235	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a request for a new Generic Information Collection Plan

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $825,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/25/2015

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