Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SPST-0161 - Procedures to Enhance the Accuracy and Integrity of Information Furnished to Consumer Agencies (2019) - 2-27-19.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-02-27	Available
FR2 - 84 FR 3775 (Feb 13 2019).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-02-26	Available
FR1 - 83 FR 60862 (Nov 27 2018).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-02-26	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
188034	Distribution of Notices in Response to Direct Disputes		Modified
183718	Procedures to Enhance the Accuracy and Integrity of Information furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies Under Section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3064-0161	ICR Reference No: 201902-3064-009
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201512-3064-005
Agency/Subagency: FDIC	Agency Tracking No: 3064-0161
Title: Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/18/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2019
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2022	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2019
Responses	74,193	0	84,357
Time Burden (Hours)	157,807	0	179,426
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Sec. 312 of the FACT Act requires the FDIC to: issue guidelines for furnishers regarding the accuracy and integrity of the information about consumers furnished to consumer reporting agencies; prescribe regulations requiring furnishers to establish reasonable policies/procedures to implement the guidelines; and issue regulations identifying the circumstances where a furnisher must reinvestigate a dispute about the accuracy of information in a consumer report based on a direct request from a consumer.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC § 1681s-2(e) Name of Law: Fair and Accurate Transaction Act of 2003
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 108 - 159 312 Name of Law: Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

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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:
	83 FR 60862	11/27/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 3775	02/13/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Distribution of Notices in Response to Direct Disputes
Procedures to Enhance the Accuracy and Integrity of Information furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies Under Section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	74,193	84,357	0	0	-10,164	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	157,807	179,426	0	0	-21,619	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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]? Yes

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: 02/27/2019

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