Notice2022-24804
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
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Published
November 15, 2022
Issuing agencies
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) requests the extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval of the existing information collection titled "Equal Access to Justice Act" approved under OMB Number 3170-0040.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 15, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68469-68470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-24804]
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BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION
[Docket No. CFPB-2022-0074]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request
AGENCY: Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA),
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) requests the
extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) approval of
the existing information collection titled ``Equal Access to Justice
Act'' approved under OMB Number 3170-0040.
DATES: Written comments are encouraged and must be received on or
before December 15, 2022 to be assured of consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. 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
<a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a>. Requests for additional information should be
directed to Anthony May, Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, at (202) 841-
0544, or email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2b686d7b69747b796a6b484d5b49054c445d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cf8c899f8d909f9d8e8faca9bfade1a8a0b9">[email protected]</span></a>. If you require this document in an
alternative electronic format, please contact
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#6625203624392705050315150f040f0a0f121f260500160448010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="65262335273a2406060016160c070c090c111c25060315074b020a13">[email protected]</span></a>. Please do not submit comments to these
email boxes.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Equal Access to Justice Act.
OMB Control Number: 3170-0040.
Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved
collection.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 3.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15.
Abstract: The Equal Access to Justice Act (the Act) provides for
payment of
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fees and expenses to eligible parties who have prevailed against the
Bureau in certain administrative proceedings. In order to obtain an
award, the statute and associated regulations (12 CFR part 1071)
require the filing of an application that shows that the party is a
prevailing party and is eligible to receive an award under the Act. The
Bureau's regulations implementing the Act require the collection of
information related to the application for an award in 12 CFR part
1071, subparts B, C.
Request for Comments: The Bureau published a 60-day Federal
Register notice on August 11, 2022 (87 FR 49584) under Docket Number:
CFPB-2022-0055. The Bureau is publishing this notice and soliciting
comments 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 use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be
reviewed by OMB as part of its review of this request. All comments
will become a matter of public record.
Anthony May,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2022-24804 Filed 11-14-22; 8:45 am]
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