Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FR2 0161 - Furnisher Information accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312) 80 FR 67401 (2 NOV 2015 ).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-01
FR1 0161 - Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312) 80 FR 43772 (23 JUL 2015 ).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-12-01
SPST-0161 Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312) 1 DEC 2015 Final.doc Supporting Statement A	2015-12-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
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: 201512-3064-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201210-3064-004
Agency/Subagency: FDIC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Furnisher Information Accuracy and Integrity (FACTA 312)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/23/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/02/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2019	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2016
Responses	84,357	0	106,384
Time Burden (Hours)	179,426	0	230,138
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): PL: Pub.L. 108 - 159 312 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:
	80 FR 43772	07/23/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 67401	11/02/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

	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	84,357	106,384	0	0	-22,027	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	179,426	230,138	0	0	-50,712	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

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]? No

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: 12/02/2015

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