Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Comment Request, 59375-59376 [2013-23465]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 187 / Thursday, September 26, 2013 / Notices Individuals needing other accommodations due to disability in order to attend the meeting in person or telephonically should contact Atitaya Rok, at (202) 295–1500 or FR_NOTICE_ QUESTIONS@lsc.gov, at least 2 business days in advance of the meeting. If a request is made without advance notice, LSC will make every effort to accommodate the request but cannot guarantee that all requests can be fulfilled. Dated: September 23, 2013. Atitaya C. Rok, Staff Attorney. [FR Doc. 2013–23537 Filed 9–24–13; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 7050–01–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, Without Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Comment Request National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Request for comment. AGENCY: The NCUA intends to submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This information collection is published to obtain comments from the public. NCUA requires the collection of electronic funds transfer information to maintain its vendor (credit union) records to make electronic payments to credit unions when required. DATES: Comments will be accepted until October 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the NCUA Contact and the OMB Reviewer listed below: NCUA Contact: Tracy Crews, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314–3428, Fax No. 703–837–2861, Email: OCIOPRA@ncua.gov. OMB Contact: Office of Management and Budget, ATTN: Desk Officer for the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information, a copy of the information collection request, or a copy of submitted comments should be directed to Tracy Crews at the National Credit Union tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:19 Sep 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428, or at (703) 518–6444. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract and Request for Comments NCUA is reinstating the collection for OMB No. 3133–0135 without amendment. NCUA will use the provided information to maintain current electronic funds transfer data for its vendor (credit union) electronic routing and transit data database to enable transmittal of funds and payments. If this information is not collected, NCUA will not be able to make payments electronically to credit unions through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) and would not be able to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The NCUA requests that you send your comments on this collection to the location listed in the addresses section. Your comments should address: (a) The necessity of the information collection for the proper performance of NCUA, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways we could enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways we could minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents such as through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. It is NCUA’s policy to make all comments available to the public for review. II. Data Title: National Credit Union Administration Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments. OMB Number: 3133–0135. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Reinstatement, without change, of a previously approved collection. Description: NCUA will use the provided information to maintain current electronic funds transfer data for its vendor (credit union) electronic routing and transit data database to enable transmittal of funds and payments. If this information is not collected, NCUA will not be able to make payments electronically to credit unions through the ACH. NCUA needs this information to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act which has a provision concerning the use of EFT payments. PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59375 Respondents: All Federally Insured Credit Unions. Estimated Number of Annual Respondents/Recordkeepers: 500. Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 15 minutes (1⁄4 hour). Frequency of Response: Other (onetime). Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 125 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $4,210. By the National Credit Union Administration Board on September 20, 2013. Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2013–23466 Filed 9–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Comment Request National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Request for comment. AGENCY: The NCUA intends to submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This information collection is published to obtain comments from the public. Part 712 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations implements authority in the Federal Credit Union Act relating to federal credit union (FCU) lending or investment activity with credit union service organizations (CUSOs). The rule addresses NCUA’s safety and soundness concerns for activities conducted by CUSOs and imposes certain recordkeeping obligations on FCUs that have relations with or conduct operations through CUSOs. The rule also imposes regulatory limits on the ability of FCUs to recapitalize their CUSOs in certain circumstances. Although the CUSO rule generally only applies to FCUs, the rule extends to all federally insured credit unions the provisions ensuring that credit union regulators have access to books and records and that CUSOs are operated as separate legal entities; however, the rule also contains a procedure through which state regulators may seek an exemption from the access to records provisions for credit unions in their state. NCUA has no direct regulatory authority over CUSOs. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1 59376 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 187 / Thursday, September 26, 2013 / Notices Comments will be accepted until October 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the NCUA Contact and the OMB Reviewer listed below: NCUA Contact: Tracy Crews, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314–3428, Fax No. 703–837–2861, Email: OCIOPRA@ncua.gov. OMB Contact: Office of Management and Budget, ATTN: Desk Officer for the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information, a copy of the information collection request, or a copy of submitted comments should be directed to Tracy Crews at the National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428, or at (703) 518–6444. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES I. Abstract and Request for Comments NCUA is amending/reinstating the collection for 3133–0149. Requirements in the rule are: (i) The credit union must obtain a written agreement from the CUSO, before making a loan to or investment in the CUSO, that the CUSO will: follow generally accepted accounting principles; will prepare financial statements at least quarterly and obtain an annual opinion audit from a certified public accountant; and agree to provide access to its books and records to the NCUA; (ii) The credit union must obtain a written legal opinion confirming the CUSO is established in a legally sufficient way to limit the credit union’s exposure to loss of its loans or investments in the CUSO; (iii) Any FCU that is less than adequately capitalized must seek NCUA approval before recapitalizing a CUSO that has become insolvent. These requirements enable NCUA to monitor an FCU’s involvement with its CUSO for safety and soundness purposes and help to assure that CUSOs are properly established and maintained in accordance with applicable state law. The burden of this rule has decreased. The timeframe for credit unions to amend existing agreements with their CUSOs is over, thus eliminating the initial burden of the rule as approved in 2008. The information collection requirements now are one-time obligations that help NCUA assure the continued safety and soundness of the VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:19 Sep 25, 2013 Jkt 229001 industry. The rule also requires certain less than adequately capitalized FCUs to obtain NCUA’s prior approval before recapitalizing an insolvent CUSO, helping minimize the risk of loss to the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. The NCUA requests that you send your comments on this collection to the location listed in the addresses section. Your comments should address: (a) The necessity of the information collection for the proper performance of NCUA, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden (hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways we could enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways we could minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents such as through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. It is NCUA’s policy to make all comments available to the public for review. II. Data Title: 12 CFR part 712, Credit Union Service Organizations. OMB Number: 3133–0149. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously approved collection. Description: This rule helps ensure that relationships that credit unions have with credit union service organizations are adequately and properly documented. Respondents: Federal credit unions. Estimated No. of Respondents/ Recordkeepers: 148 (133 written agreements plus 15 waivers). Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 2 hours total. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 562 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: 562 hours x $31.56/hr, or $17,737. By the National Credit Union Administration Board on September 20, 2013. Gerard Poliquin, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2013–23465 Filed 9–25–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; Comment Request National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). ACTION: Request for comment. AGENCY: The NCUA intends to submit the following information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This information collection notice is published to obtain comments from the public. This is related to NCUA’s regulation on the circumstances and conditions under which Federal credit union (FCU) members may inspect and copy the FCU’s books, records, and minutes of meetings. DATES: Comments will be accepted until October 28, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the NCUA Contact and the OMB Reviewer listed below: NCUA Contact: Tracy Crews, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314–3428, Fax No. 703–837–2861, Email: OCIOPRA@ncua.gov. OMB Contact: Office of Management and Budget, ATTN: Desk Officer for the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20503. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information, a copy of the information collection request, or a copy of submitted comments should be directed to Tracy Crews at the National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314–3428, or at (703) 518–6444. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Abstract and Request for Comments NCUA is reinstating a previously approved collection of information for 12 CFR 701.3, Member Inspection of Credit Union Books, Records, and Minutes. Section 701.3 is NCUA’s regulation on the circumstances and conditions under which FCU members may inspect and copy the FCU’s books, records, and minutes of meetings. The collection of information requirements apply to FCU members seeking inspection and copying of the FCU’s records and FCUs that receive such member requests. To obtain access to E:\FR\FM\26SEN1.SGM 26SEN1

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NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION


Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for 
Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

ACTION: Request for comment.

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SUMMARY: The NCUA intends to submit the following information 
collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and 
clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 
U.S.C. Chapter 35). This information collection is published to obtain 
comments from the public. Part 712 of the NCUA Rules and Regulations 
implements authority in the Federal Credit Union Act relating to 
federal credit union (FCU) lending or investment activity with credit 
union service organizations (CUSOs). The rule addresses NCUA's safety 
and soundness concerns for activities conducted by CUSOs and imposes 
certain recordkeeping obligations on FCUs that have relations with or 
conduct operations through CUSOs. The rule also imposes regulatory 
limits on the ability of FCUs to recapitalize their CUSOs in certain 
circumstances. Although the CUSO rule generally only applies to FCUs, 
the rule extends to all federally insured credit unions the provisions 
ensuring that credit union regulators have access to books and records 
and that CUSOs are operated as separate legal entities; however, the 
rule also contains a procedure through which state regulators may seek 
an exemption from the access to records provisions for credit unions in 
their state. NCUA has no direct regulatory authority over CUSOs.

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DATES: Comments will be accepted until October 28, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to 
the NCUA Contact and the OMB Reviewer listed below:

    NCUA Contact: Tracy Crews, National Credit Union Administration, 
1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428, Fax No. 703-837-
2861, Email: OCIOPRA@ncua.gov.
    OMB Contact: Office of Management and Budget, ATTN: Desk Officer 
for the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Information and 
Regulatory Affairs, Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information, a 
copy of the information collection request, or a copy of submitted 
comments should be directed to Tracy Crews at the National Credit Union 
Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-3428, or at 
(703) 518-6444.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract and Request for Comments

    NCUA is amending/reinstating the collection for 3133-0149.
    Requirements in the rule are:
    (i) The credit union must obtain a written agreement from the CUSO, 
before making a loan to or investment in the CUSO, that the CUSO will: 
follow generally accepted accounting principles; will prepare financial 
statements at least quarterly and obtain an annual opinion audit from a 
certified public accountant; and agree to provide access to its books 
and records to the NCUA;
    (ii) The credit union must obtain a written legal opinion 
confirming the CUSO is established in a legally sufficient way to limit 
the credit union's exposure to loss of its loans or investments in the 
CUSO;
    (iii) Any FCU that is less than adequately capitalized must seek 
NCUA approval before recapitalizing a CUSO that has become insolvent.
    These requirements enable NCUA to monitor an FCU's involvement with 
its CUSO for safety and soundness purposes and help to assure that 
CUSOs are properly established and maintained in accordance with 
applicable state law.
    The burden of this rule has decreased. The timeframe for credit 
unions to amend existing agreements with their CUSOs is over, thus 
eliminating the initial burden of the rule as approved in 2008.
    The information collection requirements now are one-time 
obligations that help NCUA assure the continued safety and soundness of 
the industry. The rule also requires certain less than adequately 
capitalized FCUs to obtain NCUA's prior approval before re-capitalizing 
an insolvent CUSO, helping minimize the risk of loss to the National 
Credit Union Share Insurance Fund.
    The NCUA requests that you send your comments on this collection to 
the location listed in the addresses section. Your comments should 
address: (a) The necessity of the information collection for the proper 
performance of NCUA, including whether the information will have 
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of our estimate of the burden 
(hours and cost) of the collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways we could 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways we could minimize the burden of the collection 
of the information on the respondents such as through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. It is NCUA's policy to make all comments available to the 
public for review.

II. Data

    Title: 12 CFR part 712, Credit Union Service Organizations.
    OMB Number: 3133-0149.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Reinstatement, with change, of a previously 
approved collection.
    Description: This rule helps ensure that relationships that credit 
unions have with credit union service organizations are adequately and 
properly documented.
    Respondents: Federal credit unions.
    Estimated No. of Respondents/Recordkeepers: 148 (133 written 
agreements plus 15 waivers).
    Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 2 hours total.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 562 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost: 562 hours x $31.56/hr, or $17,737.

    By the National Credit Union Administration Board on September 
20, 2013.
Gerard Poliquin,
Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2013-23465 Filed 9-25-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7535-01-P
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