Generic Information Collection Plan for Foundational Research About Consumer Credit Markets and Household Financial Decision-Making

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3170-XXXX Supporting Statement new research generic.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-12-05	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
273551	Validating Stress Measures	Other-Survey	New
272569	Earned Wage Access Products and Consumer Decision-Making Qualitative Study	Other-EWA Focus Groups Moderator Guide	New
271937	Mental Models of Unsecured Credit	Instruction	New
269361	Behavioral Biases in the Use of Unsecured Credit	Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3170-0082	ICR Reference No: 202303-3170-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: CFPB	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Generic Information Collection Plan for Foundational Research About Consumer Credit Markets and Household Financial Decision-Making
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: 01/09/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/05/2023
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2027	36 Months From Approved
Responses	64,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	32,000	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 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is tasked 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 qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus groups, interviews, and controlled trials in field and laboratory settings. The primary purpose of research carried out under this generic clearance is for foundational research of an exploratory nature. This foundational research will be used for developmental and informative purposes to increase the Bureau’s understanding of consumer credit markets and household financial decision-making. In addition, research may be related to the Bureau’s mission regarding financial education, including evaluating the effectiveness of financial education programs and understanding financial planning behaviors, including savings, spending, and investing behavior. The Bureau envisions that the research covered under this clearance will be basic foundational research about consumer credit markets and household finance.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 1013, 1021 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:
	87 FR 71587	11/23/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 43321	07/23/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Behavioral Biases in the Use of Unsecured Credit
Earned Wage Access Products and Consumer Decision-Making Qualitative Study
Mental Models of Unsecured Credit
Validating Stress Measures

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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	64,000	0	0	64,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32,000	0	0	32,000	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 new Generic information collection Plan

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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? No

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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: 12/05/2023

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