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Type of Review: Regular.
Estimated number of respondents: 15.
Total estimated annual burden: 160
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
On February 5, 2019, the OCC issued
a notice for 60 days of comment
concerning the collection, 84 FR 1822.
No comments were received. Comments
continue to be invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the OCC’s functions,
including whether the information has
practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the estimates of
the burden of the information
collection, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of
the information collection on
respondents, including 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: June 13, 2019.
Theodore J. Dowd,
Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2019–13007 Filed 6–18–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Information Collection
Renewal; Submission for OMB Review;
Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency (OCC), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
AGENCY:
The OCC, 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 a continuing information
collection as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
In accordance with the requirements
of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct
or sponsor, and respondents are not
required to respond to, an information
collection unless it displays a currently
valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) control number.
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The OCC is soliciting comment
concerning the renewal of its
information collection titled
‘‘Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities.’’ The OCC also
is giving notice that it has sent the
collection to OMB for review.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
or before July 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Commenters are encouraged
to submit comments by email, if
possible. You may submit comments by
any of the following methods:
• Email: prainfo@occ.treas.gov.
• Mail: Chief Counsel’s Office,
Attention: Comment Processing, 1557–
0217, Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E–
218, Washington, DC 20219.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: 400 7th
Street SW, Suite 3E–218, Washington,
DC 20219.
• Fax: (571) 465–4326.
Instructions: You must include
‘‘OCC’’ as the agency name and ‘‘1557–
0217’’ in your comment. In general, the
OCC will publish comments on
www.reginfo.gov without change,
including any business or personal
information provided, such as name and
address information, email addresses, or
phone numbers. Comments received,
including attachments and other
supporting materials, are part of the
public record and subject to public
disclosure. Do not include any
information in your comment or
supporting materials that you consider
confidential or inappropriate for public
disclosure.
Additionally, please send a copy of
your comments by mail to: OCC Desk
Officer, 1557–0217, U.S. Office of
Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, #10235, Washington, DC
20503 or by email to oira_submission@
omb.eop.gov.
You may review comments and other
related materials that pertain to this
information collection 1 following the
close of the 30-day comment period for
this notice by any of the following
methods:
• Viewing Comments Electronically:
Go to www.reginfo.gov. Click on the
‘‘Information Collection Review’’ tab.
Underneath the ‘‘Currently under
Review’’ section heading, from the dropdown menu select ‘‘Department of
Treasury’’ and then click ‘‘submit.’’ This
information collection can be located by
searching by OMB control number
‘‘1557–0217’’ or ‘‘Interagency Guidance
on Asset Securitization Activities.’’
Upon finding the appropriate
information collection, click on the
related ‘‘ICR Reference Number.’’ On the
next screen, select ‘‘View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents’’ and
then click on the link to any comment
listed at the bottom of the screen.
• For assistance in navigating
www.reginfo.gov, please contact the
Regulatory Information Service Center
at (202) 482–7340.
• Viewing Comments Personally: You
may personally inspect comments at the
OCC, 400 7th Street SW, Washington,
DC. For security reasons, the OCC
requires that visitors make an
appointment to inspect comments. You
may do so by calling (202) 649–6700 or,
for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, TTY, (202) 649–5597. Upon
arrival, visitors will be required to
present valid government-issued photo
identification and submit to security
screening in order to inspect comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shaquita Merritt, OCC Clearance
Officer, (202) 649–5490 or, for persons
who are deaf or hearing impaired, TTY,
(202) 649–5597, Chief Counsel’s Office,
Office of the Comptroller of the
Currency, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E–
218, Washington, DC 20219.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), federal
agencies must obtain approval from
OMB for each collection of information
that they conduct or sponsor.
‘‘Collection of information’’ is defined
in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR
1320.3(c) to include agency requests or
requirements that members of the public
submit reports, keep records, or provide
information to a third party. OCC is
requesting that OMB extend its approval
of this information collection.
Title: Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities.
OMB Control No.: 1557–0217.
Description: In 1999, the OCC issued
the Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities 2 (guidance) in
response to a determination that some
institutions involved in asset
securitization activities had significant
weaknesses in their asset securitization
practices. The information collection
contained in the guidance applies to
financial institutions engaged in asset
securitization activities and provides
that any institution engaged in these
activities should maintain a written
asset securitization policy, document
the fair value of retained interests, and
maintain a management information
system to monitor asset securitization
activities. Financial institution
1 On February 5, 2019, the OCC published a 60day notice for this information collection, 84 FR
1824.
2 OCC Bulletin 1999–46, December 13, 1999,
https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/bulletins/
1999/bulletin-1999-46a.pdf.
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management uses the information
collected to ensure the safe and sound
operation of the institution’s asset
securitization activities. The OCC uses
the information to evaluate the quality
of an institution’s risk management
practices.
Affected Public: Businesses or other
for-profit.
Type of Review: Regular.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
35.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,828
hours. (Previously, 1,827. Increased to
1,828 due to rounding in calculation.)
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
On February 5, 2019, the OCC issued
a notice for 60 days of comment
regarding this collection, 84 FR 1824.
No comments were received. Comments
continue to be invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
OCC, including whether the information
has practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the OCC’s
estimate of the information collection
burden;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality,
utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected;
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of
the collection 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: June 13, 2019.
Theodore J. Dowd,
Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2019–13006 Filed 6–18–19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0849]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Alternate Signer Certification
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
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1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0849’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Danny S. Green at (202) 421–1354.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44
U.S.C. 3501–21.
Title: Alternate Signer Certification.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0849.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The VA Form 21–0972 is
used to collect the alternate signer
information necessary for VA to accept
benefit application forms signed by the
individuals on behalf of veterans and
claimants. The information collected
will be used to contact the alternate
signer for verification purposes.
Affected Public: Individuals and
households.
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Estimated Annual Burden: 1,250
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
5,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Danny S. Green,
VA Interim Clearance Officer, Office of
Quality, Performance and Risk, Department
of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0270]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Financial Counseling
Statement
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administrations, Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
reinstatement of a collection, and allow
60 days for public comment in response
to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0270’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Danny Green at (202) 421–1354.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection
Renewal; Submission for OMB Review; Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities
AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.
ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The OCC, 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 a continuing
information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (PRA).
In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not
conduct or sponsor, and respondents are not required to respond to, an
information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its
information collection titled ``Interagency Guidance on Asset
Securitization Activities.'' The OCC also is giving notice that it has
sent the collection to OMB for review.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email, if
possible. You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
Email: [email protected].
Mail: Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: Comment
Processing, 1557-0217, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400
7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218, Washington, DC 20219.
Hand Delivery/Courier: 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218,
Washington, DC 20219.
Fax: (571) 465-4326.
Instructions: You must include ``OCC'' as the agency name and
``1557-0217'' in your comment. In general, the OCC will publish
comments on www.reginfo.gov without change, including any business or
personal information provided, such as name and address information,
email addresses, or phone numbers. Comments received, including
attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public
record and subject to public disclosure. Do not include any information
in your comment or supporting materials that you consider confidential
or inappropriate for public disclosure.
Additionally, please send a copy of your comments by mail to: OCC
Desk Officer, 1557-0217, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th
Street NW, #10235, Washington, DC 20503 or by email to
[email protected].
You may review comments and other related materials that pertain to
this information collection \1\ following the close of the 30-day
comment period for this notice by any of the following methods:
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\1\ On February 5, 2019, the OCC published a 60-day notice for
this information collection, 84 FR 1824.
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Viewing Comments Electronically: Go to www.reginfo.gov.
Click on the ``Information Collection Review'' tab. Underneath the
``Currently under Review'' section heading, from the drop-down menu
select ``Department of Treasury'' and then click ``submit.'' This
information collection can be located by searching by OMB control
number ``1557-0217'' or ``Interagency Guidance on Asset Securitization
Activities.'' Upon finding the appropriate information collection,
click on the related ``ICR Reference Number.'' On the next screen,
select ``View Supporting Statement and Other Documents'' and then click
on the link to any comment listed at the bottom of the screen.
For assistance in navigating www.reginfo.gov, please
contact the Regulatory Information Service Center at (202) 482-7340.
Viewing Comments Personally: You may personally inspect
comments at the OCC, 400 7th Street SW, Washington, DC. For security
reasons, the OCC requires that visitors make an appointment to inspect
comments. You may do so by calling (202) 649-6700 or, for persons who
are deaf or hearing impaired, TTY, (202) 649-5597. Upon arrival,
visitors will be required to present valid government-issued photo
identification and submit to security screening in order to inspect
comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaquita Merritt, OCC Clearance
Officer, (202) 649-5490 or, for persons who are deaf or hearing
impaired, TTY, (202) 649-5597, Chief Counsel's Office, Office of the
Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218,
Washington, DC 20219.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.),
federal agencies must obtain approval from OMB for each collection of
information that they conduct or sponsor. ``Collection of information''
is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) to include agency
requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports,
keep records, or provide information to a third party. OCC is
requesting that OMB extend its approval of this information collection.
Title: Interagency Guidance on Asset Securitization Activities.
OMB Control No.: 1557-0217.
Description: In 1999, the OCC issued the Interagency Guidance on
Asset Securitization Activities \2\ (guidance) in response to a
determination that some institutions involved in asset securitization
activities had significant weaknesses in their asset securitization
practices. The information collection contained in the guidance applies
to financial institutions engaged in asset securitization activities
and provides that any institution engaged in these activities should
maintain a written asset securitization policy, document the fair value
of retained interests, and maintain a management information system to
monitor asset securitization activities. Financial institution
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management uses the information collected to ensure the safe and sound
operation of the institution's asset securitization activities. The OCC
uses the information to evaluate the quality of an institution's risk
management practices.
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Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
Type of Review: Regular.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 35.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,828 hours. (Previously, 1,827. Increased
to 1,828 due to rounding in calculation.)
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
On February 5, 2019, the OCC issued a notice for 60 days of comment
regarding this collection, 84 FR 1824. No comments were received.
Comments continue to be invited on:
(a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the OCC, including whether the
information has practical utility;
(b) The accuracy of the OCC's estimate of the information
collection burden;
(c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected;
(d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection 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: June 13, 2019.
Theodore J. Dowd,
Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2019-13006 Filed 6-18-19; 8:45 am]
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