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OMB Control No:
3084-0128
ICR Reference No:
201211-3084-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201112-3084-008
Agency/Subagency:
FTC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Regulation V, subpart N
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:
12/14/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/13/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2012
Responses
30,681,750
0
13,345,001
Time Burden (Hours)
170,905
0
155,512
Cost Burden (Dollars)
6,111,000
0
4,195,000
Abstract:
On February 3, 2012, OMB cleared the FTC's adjusting entries to split PRA burden with the Consumer Financial Protetion Bureau (CFPB) regarding the formerly designated Free Annual File Disclosures Rule, and now designated Regulation V subpart N, based on the pre-existing FTC PRA burden estimates for the formerly named rule. The current OMB clearance for its share of PRA burden tied to its continuing enforcement jurisdiction, runs through November 30, 2012. The instant request for renewed 3 year clearance updates the prior estimates while still factoring in the 50:50 apportionment vis-a-vis the CFPB.
Authorizing Statute(s):
Statute at Large:
123 Stat. 1734
Name of Statute: Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009
US Code:
16 USC 1681
Name of Law: Fair Credit Reporting Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 1029 Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 50106
08/20/2012
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 67650
11/13/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
7
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual file disclosures processed by automated phone requests
Annual file disclosures provided via Internet
Automated redirects to accompany mail requests with identifying info
Free Annual File Disclosures Rule
Instructions to consumers
Negotiating contracts for services to handle internet requests
Negotiating contracts for services to handle phone requests
One-time burden to reconfigure websites (re: proposed Rule amendments)
Requesting an annual file through U.S. postal service mail
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
30,681,750
13,345,001
0
0
17,336,749
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
170,905
155,512
0
0
15,393
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
6,111,000
4,195,000
0
0
1,916,000
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:
The updated burden estimates present increases of 15,393 hours and $1,916,000 in capital/non-labor costs over the currently cleared FTC burden totals, after the halving for shared interagency enforcement. These increases are largely attributable to FTC staff's estimate of the projected increase in the number of requests for free annual file disclosures.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$80,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
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]?
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
Agency Contact:
Tiffany George 202 326-3040
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
11/13/2012
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