Konkurencja i konsument · 25.08.1995

Paperwork Reduction Act Applications

The FTC is seeking OMB clearance for provisions of several regulations, issued or enforced by the Commission, that contain or may contain requirements for the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (``PRA''). The Paperwork Reduction Act has been amended to redefine ``collection of information'' to include ``disclosure to third parties or the public.'' This amendment serves to overturn the Supreme Court decision in Dole v. United Steelworkers of America, 494 U.S. 26 (1990), which held that such disclosures were not subject to the PRA. In light of the amendment, the FTC is seeking to modify current OMB clearances by revising its estimates of burdens to include provisions requiring disclosures to consumers or other third parties. The FTC is also seeking approval for other disclosure requirements contained in rules that do not have current OMB clearance. Further, some requests for clearance include recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The FTC is also seeking OMB clearance for information collection requests imposed during the performance of administrative or procedural tasks. This information is submitted voluntarily to the Commission by persons who wish to do