Proposed Collection: Comment Request, 55088 [E9-25655]

Download as PDF 55088 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 205 / Monday, October 26, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to obtain a copy of the submission to OMB, please contact Ira L. Mills at ira.mills@ots.treas.gov, (202) 906–6531, or facsimile number (202) 906–6518, Regulations and Legislation Division, Chief Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OTS may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and respondents are not required to respond to an information collection, unless the information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. As part of the approval process, we invite comments on the following information collection. Title of Proposal: Loan Application Register (HMDA). OMB Number: 1550–0021. Form Number: N/A. Regulation requirement: 12 CFR Part 203. Description: The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), 12 U.S.C. 2801, requires this collection of information. In accordance with the HMDA, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) promulgates and administers HMDA regulations, which are prescribed as part of the FRB’s Regulation C (12 CFR 203), implementing the HMDA (12 U.S.C. 2801–2810). HMDA forms as well as collection and recordkeeping requirements are approved under OMB Control No. 7100–0247. The FRB supporting statement forms the decisional basis for the OMB action. This submission discusses the burden imposed by Regulation C on the institutions OTS regulates. The data on loan applications collected under HMDA assist OTS in analyzing lending patterns for possible discrimination. OTS examiners use the data to scope for compliance with the fair lending laws (Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, and OTS’s Non-discrimination regulation), as well as for compliance with HMDA itself. Examiners also use HMDA data to determine whether associations are helping to meet the credit needs of their communities as required by the Community Reinvestment Act. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:19 Oct 23, 2009 Jkt 220001 Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 588. Estimated Response Time: 0.03 hours per application (approximately 8,361 applications per LAR). Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 147,488 hours. Estimated Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Burden: 147,488 hours. Clearance Officer: Ira L. Mills, (202) 906–6531, Office of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552. Dated: October 20, 2009. Ira L. Mills, Paperwork Clearance Officer, Office of Thrift Supervision. [FR Doc. E9–25634 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Public Debt Proposed Collection: Comment Request ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Payments by banks and other financial institutions of United States Savings Bonds/Notes. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 14, 2009, to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, Judi Owens, 200 Third Street, A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or Judi.Owens@bpd.treas.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Judi Owens, Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, A4–A, Parkersburg, WV 26106– 1328, (304) 480–8150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Payments by Banks and Other Financial Institutions of United States Savings Bonds and Notes (Freedom Shares) OMB Number: 1535–0087. Abstract: Qualified financial institutions are authorized to redeem eligible savings bonds and notes, and receive settlement through the Federal Reserve system. Current Actions: None. Type of Review: Extension. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,300. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 seconds. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 45,896. Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; (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; and (e) estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: October 19, 2009. Judi Owens, Manager, Information Management. [FR Doc. E9–25655 Filed 10–23–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–39–P E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 205 (Monday, October 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25655]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of the Public Debt


Proposed Collection: Comment Request

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently the Bureau of the Public Debt within the 
Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the 
Payments by banks and other financial institutions of United States 
Savings Bonds/Notes.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before December 14, 
2009, to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Bureau of the Public Debt, 
Judi Owens, 200 Third Street, A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or 
Judi.Owens@bpd.treas.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Judi Owens, 
Bureau of the Public Debt, 200 Third Street, A4-A, Parkersburg, WV 
26106-1328, (304) 480-8150.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Payments by Banks and Other Financial Institutions of United 
States Savings Bonds and Notes (Freedom Shares)
    OMB Number: 1535-0087.
    Abstract: Qualified financial institutions are authorized to redeem 
eligible savings bonds and notes, and receive settlement through the 
Federal Reserve system.
    Current Actions: None.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,300.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 seconds.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 45,896.
    Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice 
will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All 
comments will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited 
on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) 
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to 
be collected; (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; and (e) 
estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: October 19, 2009.
Judi Owens,
Manager, Information Management.
[FR Doc. E9-25655 Filed 10-23-09; 8:45 am]
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