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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Announcement of Board
Approval Under Delegated Authority
and Submission to OMB
SUMMARY: Background. Notice is hereby
given of the final approval of proposed
information collections by the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve
System (Board) under OMB delegated
authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB
Regulations on Controlling Paperwork
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Burdens on the Public). Board-approved
collections of information are
incorporated into the official OMB
inventory of currently approved
collections of information. Copies of the
Paperwork Reduction Act Submission,
supporting statements and approved
collection of information instrument(s)
are placed into OMB’s public docket
files. The Federal Reserve may not
conduct or sponsor, and the respondent
is not required to respond to, an
information collection that has been
extended, revised, or implemented on or
after October 1, 1995, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Federal Reserve Board Acting Clearance
Officer—Cynthia Ayouch—Division
of Research and Statistics, Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, Washington, DC 20551 (202–
452–3829).
OMB Desk Officer—Shagufta Ahmed
—Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget, New
Executive Office Building, Room
10235, Washington, DC 20503.
Final approval under OMB delegated
authority of the extension for three
years, without revision, of the following
reports:
1. Report title: Recordkeeping
Requirements Associated With Real
Estate Appraisal Standards for Federally
Related Transactions Pursuant to
Regulations H and Y.
Agency form number: FR H–4.
OMB control number: 7100–0250.
Frequency: Event-generated.
Reporters: State Member Banks
(SMBs) and nonbank subsidiaries of
Bank Holding Companies (BHCs).
Annual reporting hours: SMBs, 35,120
hours; nonbank subsidiaries of BHCs,
59,823 hours.
Estimated average hours per response:
0.25 hours.
Number of respondents: 1,490.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: This
information collection is mandatory (12
U.S.C. 3339). Further, the Board has the
authority to collect information,
including appraisals, during the
examination of a SMB (12 U.S.C. 248(a))
and a BHC (12 U.S.C. section 1844(c)).
Such documents would generally be
exempt from disclosure under the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5
U.S.C 552(b)(4) and (b)(8)). Since the
Federal Reserve does not collect this
information, no issue of confidentiality
under FOIA arises.
Abstract: For federally related
transactions, Title XI of the Financial
Institutions Reform, Recovery, and
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Enforcement Act of 1989 requires SMBs
and BHCs with credit extending
subsidiaries to use appraisals prepared
in accordance with the Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal
Practice promulgated by the Appraisal
Standards Board of the Appraisal
Foundation. Generally, these standards
include the methods and techniques
used to analyze a property as well as the
requirements for reporting such analysis
and a value conclusion in the appraisal.
There is no formal reporting form.
2. Report title: Recordkeeping
Requirements Associated With Changes
in Foreign Investments (Made Pursuant
to Regulation K).
Agency form number: FR 2064.
OMB control number: 7100–0109.
Frequency: On-occasion.
Reporters: State member banks
(SMBs), Edge and agreement
corporations, and bank holding
companies (BHCs).
Annual reporting hours: 320 hours.
Estimated average hours per response:
2 hours.
Number of respondents: 40.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: The
recordkeeping requirements of this
information collection are mandatory
(Section 5(c) of the BHC Act (12 U.S.C.
1844(c)); Sections 7 and 13(a) of the
International Banking Act of 1978 (12
U.S.C. 3106 and 3108(a)); Section 25 of
the Federal Reserve Act (FRA) (12
U.S.C. 601–604a); Section 25A of the
FRA (12 U.S.C. 611–631); and
Regulation K (12 CFR 211.8(c)). Since
the Federal Reserve does not collect any
records, no issue of confidentiality
under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) arises. FOIA will only be
implicated if the Board’s examiners
retain a copy of the records in their
examination or supervision of the
institution, and would be exempt from
disclosure pursuant to FOIA (5 U.S.C.
552(b)(4), (b)(6), and (b)(8)).
Abstract: Internationally active U.S.
banking organizations are expected to
maintain adequate internal records to
allow examiners to review for
compliance with the investment
provisions of Regulation K. For each
investment made under Subpart A of
Regulation K, records should be
maintained regarding the type of
investment, for example, equity (voting
shares, nonvoting shares, partnerships,
interests conferring ownership rights,
participating loans), binding
commitments, capital contributions, and
subordinated debt; the amount of the
investment; the percentage ownership;
activities conducted by the company
and the legal authority for such
activities; and whether the investment
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was made under general consent, prior
notice, or specific consent authority.
With respect to investments made under
general consent authority, information
also must be maintained that
demonstrates compliance with the
various limits set out in Section 211.9
of Regulation K.
3. Report titles: Request for Proposal
(RFP) and Request for Price Quotations
(RFPQ).
Agency form numbers: RFP/RFPQ.
OMB control number: 7100–0180.
Frequency: On-occasion.
Reporters: Vendors and suppliers.
Annual reporting hours: RFP, 7,500
hours; and RFPQ, 1,600 hours.
Estimated average hours per response:
RFP, 50 hours; and RFPQ, 2 hours.
Number of respondents: RFP, 150;
and RFPQ, 800.
Small businesses are affected.
General description of report: This
information collection is required to
obtain a benefit (12 U.S.C. 243, 244, and
248(l)). The information obtained in
evaluating a contract bid or price
quotation is not regarded as confidential
unless offeror requests confidentiality.
The Board staff must review each
request received under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA; 5 U.S.C.
552(b)(4)) to determine if the
information may be withheld pursuant
to applicable FOIA exemptions.
Abstract: The Federal Reserve uses
the RFP and the RFPQ as needed to
obtain competitive bids and contracts
submitted by vendors (offerors).
Depending upon the goods and services
for which the Federal Reserve is seeking
bids, the offeror is requested to provide
either prices for providing the goods or
services (RFPQ) or a document covering
not only prices, but the means of
performing a particular service and a
description of the qualification of the
staff of the offeror who will perform the
service (RFP). This information is used
to analyze the proposals and select the
offer providing the best value.
4. Report title: Notice Requirements in
Connection with Regulation W (12 CFR
Part 223 Transactions Between Member
Banks and Their Affiliates).
Agency form number: Reg W.
OMB control number: 7100–0304.
Frequency: Event-generated.
Reporters: Insured depository
institutions and uninsured member
banks.
Annual reporting hours: 220 hours.
Estimated average hours per response:
Loan participation renewal notice, 2
hours; Acquisition notice, 6 hours;
Internal corporate reorganization
transactions notice, 6 hours; and Section
23A additional exemption notice, 10
hours.
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Number of respondents: 28.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: This
information collection is required to
evidence compliance with sections 23A
and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act (12
U.S.C. 371c(f) and 371c–1(e)).
Confidential and proprietary
information collected for the purposes
of the Loan Participation Renewal
notice 12 CFR 223.15(b)(4) may be
protected under the authority of the
Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.
552(b)(4) and (b)(8)). Section (b)(4)
exempts information deemed
competitively sensitive from disclosure
and Section (b)(8) exempts information
‘‘contained in or related to examination,
operating, or condition reports prepared
by, on behalf of, or for the use of an
agency responsible for the regulation or
supervision of financial institutions.’’
Abstract: On December 12, 2002, the
Federal Reserve published a Federal
Register notice 1 adopting Reg W to
implement sections 23A and 23B. The
Regulation was effective April 1, 2003.
The Board issued Reg W for several
reasons. First, the regulatory framework
established by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Act 2 emphasizes the importance of
sections 23A and 23B as a means to
protect depository institutions from
losses in transactions with affiliates.
Second, adoption of a comprehensive
rule simplified the interpretation and
application of sections 23A and 23B,
ensured that the statute is consistently
interpreted and applied, and minimized
burden on banking organizations to the
extent consistent with the statute’s
goals. Third, issuing a comprehensive
rule allowed the public an opportunity
to comment on Federal Reserve
interpretations of sections 23A and 23B.
Current Actions: On March 4, 2009,
the Federal Reserve published a notice
in the Federal Register (74 FR 9401)
requesting public comment for 60 days
on the extension, without revision, of
the FR H–4, FR 2064, RFP/RFPQ, and
Reg W. The comment period for this
notice expired on May 4, 2009. The
Federal Reserve did not receive any
comments.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System, May 11, 2009.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
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Federal
Maritime Commission.
TIME AND DATE: May 20, 2009—1:30 p.m.
PLACE: 800 North Capitol Street, NW.,
First Floor Hearing Room, Washington,
DC.
STATUS: A portion of the meeting will be
in Open Session and the remainder of
the meeting will be in Closed Session.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING:
Open Session
1. Docket No. 02–15 Passenger Vessel
Financial Responsibility—Request of
Commissioner Brennan.
2. FMC Agreement No. 012067: U.S.
Supplemental Agreement to HLC
Agreement.
3. Public Access to Number and Type
of Filings in FMC’s SERVCON System.
4. FY 2009 Budget Status Update.
Closed Session
1. Docket No. 08–07: Petition of
Olympus Growth Fund III, L.P. and
Olympus Executive Fund, L.P. for
Declaratory Order, Rulemaking or Other
Relief.
2. Marine Terminal Agreements
Exemption at 46 CFR 535.308.
3. Proof of Financial Responsibility
for Windstar Sail Cruises Limited.
4. Investigative and Enforcement
Matters.
5. Internal Administrative Practices
and Personnel Matters.
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Karen V. Gregory, Secretary, (202) 523–
5725.
Karen V. Gregory,
Secretary.
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FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board
Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB
SUMMARY: Background. Notice is hereby given of the final approval of
proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System (Board) under OMB delegated authority, as per 5
CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the
Public). Board-approved collections of information are incorporated
into the official OMB inventory of currently approved collections of
information. Copies of the Paperwork Reduction Act Submission,
supporting statements and approved collection of information
instrument(s) are placed into OMB's public docket files. The Federal
Reserve may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required
to respond to, an information collection that has been extended,
revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Federal Reserve Board Acting Clearance Officer--Cynthia Ayouch--
Division of Research and Statistics, Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551 (202-452-3829).
OMB Desk Officer--Shagufta Ahmed --Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office
Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503.
Final approval under OMB delegated authority of the extension for
three years, without revision, of the following reports:
1. Report title: Recordkeeping Requirements Associated With Real
Estate Appraisal Standards for Federally Related Transactions Pursuant
to Regulations H and Y.
Agency form number: FR H-4.
OMB control number: 7100-0250.
Frequency: Event-generated.
Reporters: State Member Banks (SMBs) and nonbank subsidiaries of
Bank Holding Companies (BHCs).
Annual reporting hours: SMBs, 35,120 hours; nonbank subsidiaries of
BHCs, 59,823 hours.
Estimated average hours per response: 0.25 hours.
Number of respondents: 1,490.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: This information collection is
mandatory (12 U.S.C. 3339). Further, the Board has the authority to
collect information, including appraisals, during the examination of a
SMB (12 U.S.C. 248(a)) and a BHC (12 U.S.C. section 1844(c)). Such
documents would generally be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C 552(b)(4) and (b)(8)). Since the
Federal Reserve does not collect this information, no issue of
confidentiality under FOIA arises.
Abstract: For federally related transactions, Title XI of the
Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989
requires SMBs and BHCs with credit extending subsidiaries to use
appraisals prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of
Professional Appraisal Practice promulgated by the Appraisal Standards
Board of the Appraisal Foundation. Generally, these standards include
the methods and techniques used to analyze a property as well as the
requirements for reporting such analysis and a value conclusion in the
appraisal. There is no formal reporting form.
2. Report title: Recordkeeping Requirements Associated With Changes
in Foreign Investments (Made Pursuant to Regulation K).
Agency form number: FR 2064.
OMB control number: 7100-0109.
Frequency: On-occasion.
Reporters: State member banks (SMBs), Edge and agreement
corporations, and bank holding companies (BHCs).
Annual reporting hours: 320 hours.
Estimated average hours per response: 2 hours.
Number of respondents: 40.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: The recordkeeping requirements of
this information collection are mandatory (Section 5(c) of the BHC Act
(12 U.S.C. 1844(c)); Sections 7 and 13(a) of the International Banking
Act of 1978 (12 U.S.C. 3106 and 3108(a)); Section 25 of the Federal
Reserve Act (FRA) (12 U.S.C. 601-604a); Section 25A of the FRA (12
U.S.C. 611-631); and Regulation K (12 CFR 211.8(c)). Since the Federal
Reserve does not collect any records, no issue of confidentiality under
the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) arises. FOIA will only be
implicated if the Board's examiners retain a copy of the records in
their examination or supervision of the institution, and would be
exempt from disclosure pursuant to FOIA (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4), (b)(6),
and (b)(8)).
Abstract: Internationally active U.S. banking organizations are
expected to maintain adequate internal records to allow examiners to
review for compliance with the investment provisions of Regulation K.
For each investment made under Subpart A of Regulation K, records
should be maintained regarding the type of investment, for example,
equity (voting shares, nonvoting shares, partnerships, interests
conferring ownership rights, participating loans), binding commitments,
capital contributions, and subordinated debt; the amount of the
investment; the percentage ownership; activities conducted by the
company and the legal authority for such activities; and whether the
investment
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was made under general consent, prior notice, or specific consent
authority. With respect to investments made under general consent
authority, information also must be maintained that demonstrates
compliance with the various limits set out in Section 211.9 of
Regulation K.
3. Report titles: Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Price
Quotations (RFPQ).
Agency form numbers: RFP/RFPQ.
OMB control number: 7100-0180.
Frequency: On-occasion.
Reporters: Vendors and suppliers.
Annual reporting hours: RFP, 7,500 hours; and RFPQ, 1,600 hours.
Estimated average hours per response: RFP, 50 hours; and RFPQ, 2
hours.
Number of respondents: RFP, 150; and RFPQ, 800.
Small businesses are affected.
General description of report: This information collection is
required to obtain a benefit (12 U.S.C. 243, 244, and 248(l)). The
information obtained in evaluating a contract bid or price quotation is
not regarded as confidential unless offeror requests confidentiality.
The Board staff must review each request received under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA; 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4)) to determine if the
information may be withheld pursuant to applicable FOIA exemptions.
Abstract: The Federal Reserve uses the RFP and the RFPQ as needed
to obtain competitive bids and contracts submitted by vendors
(offerors). Depending upon the goods and services for which the Federal
Reserve is seeking bids, the offeror is requested to provide either
prices for providing the goods or services (RFPQ) or a document
covering not only prices, but the means of performing a particular
service and a description of the qualification of the staff of the
offeror who will perform the service (RFP). This information is used to
analyze the proposals and select the offer providing the best value.
4. Report title: Notice Requirements in Connection with Regulation
W (12 CFR Part 223 Transactions Between Member Banks and Their
Affiliates).
Agency form number: Reg W.
OMB control number: 7100-0304.
Frequency: Event-generated.
Reporters: Insured depository institutions and uninsured member
banks.
Annual reporting hours: 220 hours.
Estimated average hours per response: Loan participation renewal
notice, 2 hours; Acquisition notice, 6 hours; Internal corporate
reorganization transactions notice, 6 hours; and Section 23A additional
exemption notice, 10 hours.
Number of respondents: 28.
Small businesses are not affected.
General description of report: This information collection is
required to evidence compliance with sections 23A and 23B of the
Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 371c(f) and 371c-1(e)). Confidential and
proprietary information collected for the purposes of the Loan
Participation Renewal notice 12 CFR 223.15(b)(4) may be protected under
the authority of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and
(b)(8)). Section (b)(4) exempts information deemed competitively
sensitive from disclosure and Section (b)(8) exempts information
``contained in or related to examination, operating, or condition
reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of an agency
responsible for the regulation or supervision of financial
institutions.''
Abstract: On December 12, 2002, the Federal Reserve published a
Federal Register notice \1\ adopting Reg W to implement sections 23A
and 23B. The Regulation was effective April 1, 2003. The Board issued
Reg W for several reasons. First, the regulatory framework established
by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act \2\ emphasizes the importance of sections
23A and 23B as a means to protect depository institutions from losses
in transactions with affiliates. Second, adoption of a comprehensive
rule simplified the interpretation and application of sections 23A and
23B, ensured that the statute is consistently interpreted and applied,
and minimized burden on banking organizations to the extent consistent
with the statute's goals. Third, issuing a comprehensive rule allowed
the public an opportunity to comment on Federal Reserve interpretations
of sections 23A and 23B.
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\1\ (67 FR 76603).
\2\ Public Law No. 106-102, 113 Stat. 1338 (1999).
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Current Actions: On March 4, 2009, the Federal Reserve published a
notice in the Federal Register (74 FR 9401) requesting public comment
for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of the FR H-4, FR 2064,
RFP/RFPQ, and Reg W. The comment period for this notice expired on May
4, 2009. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comments.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, May 11, 2009.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
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