Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group; Solicitation of Application for Membership, 77599 [2014-29846]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 247 / Wednesday, December 24, 2014 / Notices Title: The Community Development Financial Institutions Program— Certification Application. Form: CDFI Form 0005. Abstract: The certification application will be used to determine whether an entity seeking CDFI certification or recertification meets the Fund’s requirements for such certification as set forth in 12 CFR 1805.201. Affected Public: Private Sector: Notfor-profit institutions; State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 6,563. Dawn D. Wolfgang, Treasury PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–30097 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–70–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group; Solicitation of Application for Membership Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (‘‘FinCEN’’), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for nominations. AGENCY: FinCEN is inviting the public to nominate financial institutions and trade groups for membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group. New members will be selected for three-year membership terms. DATES: Nominations must be received by January 23, 2015. ADDRESSES: Applications must be emailed to BSAAG@fincen.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FinCEN Resource Center at 800–767– 2825. SUMMARY: The Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act of 1992 required the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) consisting of representatives from federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and trade groups with members subject to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 1000– 1099 et seq. or Section 6050I of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The BSAAG is the means by which the Treasury receives advice on the operations of the Bank Secrecy Act. As chair of the BSAAG, the Director of FinCEN is responsible for ensuring that relevant issues are placed before the BSAAG for review, analysis, and discussion. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Dec 23, 2014 Jkt 235001 BSAAG membership is open to financial institutions and trade groups. New members will be selected to serve a three-year term and must designate one individual to represent that member at plenary meetings. The designated representative should be knowledgeable about Bank Secrecy Act requirements and must be able and willing to make the necessary time commitment to participate on subcommittees throughout the year by phone and attend biannual plenary meetings held in Washington DC the second Wednesday of May and October. It is important to provide complete answers to the following items, as applications will be evaluated on the information provided through this application process. Applications should consist of: • Name of the organization requesting membership • Point of contact, title, address, email address and phone number • Description of the financial institution or trade group and its involvement with the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 1000–1099 et seq. • Reasons why the organization’s participation on the BSAAG will bring value to the group Organizations may nominate themselves, but applications for individuals who are not representing an organization will not be considered. Members will not be remunerated for their time, services, or travel. In making the selections, FinCEN will seek to complement current BSAAG members in terms of affiliation, industry, and geographic representation. The Director of FinCEN retains full discretion on all membership decisions. The Director may consider prior years’ applications when making selections and does not limit consideration to institutions nominated by the public when making selections. Dated: December 15, 2014. Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. 2014–29846 Filed 12–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0101] Agency Information Collection (Eligibility Verification Reports) Activity Under OMB Review Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00159 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: 77599 Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden; it includes the actual data collection instrument. DATED: Comments must be submitted on or before January 23, 2015. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 247 (Wednesday, December 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-29846]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network


 Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group; Solicitation of Application for 
Membership

AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (``FinCEN''), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: FinCEN is inviting the public to nominate financial 
institutions and trade groups for membership on the Bank Secrecy Act 
Advisory Group. New members will be selected for three-year membership 
terms.

DATES: Nominations must be received by January 23, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Applications must be emailed to BSAAG@fincen.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FinCEN Resource Center at 800-767-
2825.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money Laundering Act 
of 1992 required the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Bank 
Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) consisting of representatives from 
federal regulatory and law enforcement agencies, financial 
institutions, and trade groups with members subject to the requirements 
of the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 1000-1099 et seq. or Section 6050I of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The BSAAG is the means by which the 
Treasury receives advice on the operations of the Bank Secrecy Act. As 
chair of the BSAAG, the Director of FinCEN is responsible for ensuring 
that relevant issues are placed before the BSAAG for review, analysis, 
and discussion.
    BSAAG membership is open to financial institutions and trade 
groups. New members will be selected to serve a three-year term and 
must designate one individual to represent that member at plenary 
meetings. The designated representative should be knowledgeable about 
Bank Secrecy Act requirements and must be able and willing to make the 
necessary time commitment to participate on subcommittees throughout 
the year by phone and attend biannual plenary meetings held in 
Washington DC the second Wednesday of May and October.
    It is important to provide complete answers to the following items, 
as applications will be evaluated on the information provided through 
this application process. Applications should consist of:
     Name of the organization requesting membership
     Point of contact, title, address, email address and phone 
number
     Description of the financial institution or trade group 
and its involvement with the Bank Secrecy Act, 31 CFR 1000-1099 et seq.
     Reasons why the organization's participation on the BSAAG 
will bring value to the group
    Organizations may nominate themselves, but applications for 
individuals who are not representing an organization will not be 
considered. Members will not be remunerated for their time, services, 
or travel. In making the selections, FinCEN will seek to complement 
current BSAAG members in terms of affiliation, industry, and geographic 
representation. The Director of FinCEN retains full discretion on all 
membership decisions. The Director may consider prior years' 
applications when making selections and does not limit consideration to 
institutions nominated by the public when making selections.

    Dated: December 15, 2014.
Jennifer Shasky Calvery,
Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
[FR Doc. 2014-29846 Filed 12-23-14; 8:45 am]
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