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###### Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

          - [Docket No. CFPB-2015-0009]

# AGENCY:

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

# ACTION:

Notice and request for comment.

# SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is requesting approval for a new generic information collection plan titled, “Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing.”

# DATES:

Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or before May 22, 2015 to be assured of consideration.

# ADDRESSES:

You may submit comments, identified by the title of the information collection, OMB Control Number (see below), and docket number (see above), by any of the following methods:
      -  Electronic: http://www.regulations.gov.                          Follow the instructions for submitting comments.                    
      -  Mail:                          Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552.                    
      -  Hand Delivery/Courier:                          Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Attention: PRA Office), 1275 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20002.                    

*Please note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted.*                         In general, all comments received will become public records, including any personal information provided. Sensitive personal information, such as account numbers or social security numbers, should not be included.                    

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

                        Documentation prepared in support of this information collection request is available at                         *www.regulations.gov.*                         Requests for additional information should be directed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, (Attention: PRA Office), 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 435-9575, or email:                         *PRA@cfpb.gov. Please do not submit comments to this mailbox.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*Title of Collection:*                     Generic Information Collection Plan to Conduct Cognitive Research and Pilot Testing.                

*OMB Control Number:*                     3170-XXXX.                

*Type of Review:*                     Request for New OMB Control Number.                

*Affected Public:*                     Individuals and Households.                

*Estimated Number of Respondents:*                     7,890.                

*Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours:*                     8,235.                

*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.                

*Request for Comments:*                     Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Bureau, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the Bureau's estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methods and the assumptions used; (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the                           ( print page 15196)                        use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. All comments will become a matter of public record.                

Dated: March 10, 2015.

Ashwin Vasan,

Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

[FR Doc. 2015-06566 Filed 3-20-15; 8:45 am]

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