The FDIC plans to periodically conduct prize competitions under authority of Section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 and the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. The prize competitions usually do not involve more than 300 respondents, generally do not require more than 20 hours per respondent, and are always completely voluntary in nature. It is not contemplated that more than 5 such prize competitions will be conducted in any given year. The purpose of the prize competitions is, in general terms, to obtain information involving a variety of topics and challenges associated with: underserved communities and financial inclusion; consumer protection; the FDICâs use of information technology and data (including artificial intelligence and machine learning); and financial and technologically-driven innovation in banking.
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:
(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;
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.