Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking Organizations With Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion, 36866-36867 [2021-14773]

Download as PDF 36866 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 13, 2021 / Notices the calculation until its next examination by the OCC. maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. 12 CFR 28.18(c)(1) Recordkeeping and Reporting—Maintenance of Accounts, Books, and Records Theodore J. Dowd, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Each Federal branch or agency shall maintain a set of accounts and records reflecting its transactions that are separate from those of the foreign bank and any other branch or agency. The Federal branch or agency shall keep a set of accounts and records in English sufficient to permit the OCC to examine the condition of the Federal branch or agency and its compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 12 CFR 28.20(a)(1) Maintenance of Assets—General Rule The OCC may require a foreign bank to hold certain assets in the state in which its Federal branch or agency is located. jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 12 CFR 28.22(e) Voluntary Liquidation—Reports of Examination The Federal branch or agency shall send the OCC certification that all of its Reports of Examination have been destroyed or return its Reports of Examination to the OCC. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 52. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 2,294. Frequency of Response: On occasion. On March 17, 2021, the OCC published a 60-day notice for this information collection, 86 FR 14679. 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 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 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Jul 12, 2021 Jkt 253001 [FR Doc. 2021–14776 Filed 7–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking Organizations With Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury (OCC). 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 the respondent is 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 renewal of its information collection titled, ‘‘Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion.’’ DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 13, 2021. 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, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Attention: 1557–0312, 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– 0312’’ in your comment. In general, the OCC will publish comments on www.reginfo.gov without change, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00169 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. You may review comments and other related materials that pertain to this information collection beginning on the date of publication of the second notice (published following the close of this notice’s comment period) for this collection by the following method: • 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 ‘‘1557–0312’’ or ‘‘Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion.’’ 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaquita Merritt, (202) 649–5490, 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. 3501–3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 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. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of title 44 requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 13, 2021 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES requirement, the OCC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of information set forth in this document. Title: Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion. OMB Control No.: 1557–0312. Description: On May 17, 2012, the OCC, along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (FRB), published guidance in the Federal Register on the use of stress testing as a means to better understand the range of a banking organization’s 1 potential risk exposures.2 The OCC is now seeking to renew the information collection associated with that guidance. The guidance provides an overview of how a banking organization should structure its stress testing activities to ensure that those activities fit into the banking organization’s overall risk management. The purpose of the guidance is to outline broad principles for a satisfactory stress testing framework and describe how stress testing should be used. While the guidance is not intended to provide detailed instructions for conducting stress testing for any particular risk or business area, it does describe several types of stress testing activities and how they may be most appropriately used by banking organizations. The guidance also does not explicitly address the stress testing requirements imposed upon certain banking organizations by section 165(i) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.3 Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 62. Estimated annual burden: 16,120 hours. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a 1 For purposes of this guidance, the term ‘‘banking organization’’ means national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies supervised by the OCC; state member banks, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and all other institutions for which the Federal Reserve is the primary federal supervisor; and state nonmember banks, and all other institutions for which the FDIC is the primary federal supervisor. 2 77 FR 29458 (May 17, 2012). 3 Public Law 111–203, 124 Stat. 1376 (2010), as revised by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, Public Law 115–174, 132 Stat. 1296–1368 (2018), and codified at 12 U.S.C. 5365(i)(2). VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Jul 12, 2021 Jkt 253001 matter of public record. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collections of information are necessary for the proper performance of the OCC’s functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) The accuracy of the OCC’s estimates of the burden of the information collections, 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 information collections 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. Theodore J. Dowd, Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. [FR Doc. 2021–14773 Filed 7–12–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Internal Revenue Service Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Form 8864 Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Internal Revenue Service, 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 information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning Form 8864, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 13, 2021 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Kinna Brewington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the form and instructions should be directed to Sara Covington, Internal Revenue Service, Room 6526, 1111 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20224, or at (737)800– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00170 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36867 6149 or through the internet at Sara.L.Covington@irs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit. OMB Number: 1545–1924. Form Number: 8864. Abstract: Section 40A biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels credit is retroactively extended for fuel sold or used in calendar years 2018 through 2022. The credit consists of the Biodiesel credit, Renewable diesel credit, Biodiesel mixture credit, Renewable diesel mixture credit and Small Agri-biodiesel producer credit. Claim the credit for the tax year in which the sale or use occurs. Partnership, S Corporations, Cooperatives, estates, and trusts must file this form to claim the credit. Current Actions: There are no changes being made to form at this time. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 934. Estimated Time per Respondent: 4 hrs., 13 mins. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 3,941. The following paragraph applies to all of the collections of information covered by this notice: An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection of information displays a valid OMB control number. Books or records relating to a collection of information must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the administration of any internal revenue law. Generally, tax returns and tax return information are confidential, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. 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 E:\FR\FM\13JYN1.SGM 13JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 131 (Tuesday, July 13, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection 
Renewal; Comment Request; Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for 
Banking Organizations With Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 
Billion

AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury (OCC).

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 the respondent is 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 renewal of its information collection 
titled, ``Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking 
Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 
Billion.''

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 13, 2021.

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, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Attention: 1557-
0312, 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 
``1557-0312'' 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.
    You may review comments and other related materials that pertain to 
this information collection beginning on the date of publication of the 
second notice (published following the close of this notice's comment 
period) for this collection by the following method:
     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 ``1557-0312'' or ``Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for 
Banking Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 
Billion.'' 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaquita Merritt, (202) 649-5490, 
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. 3501-3520), Federal 
agencies must obtain approval from the 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. Section 
3506(c)(2)(A) of title 44 requires Federal agencies to provide a 60-day 
notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of 
information, including each proposed extension of an existing 
collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for 
approval. To comply with this

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requirement, the OCC is publishing notice of the proposed collection of 
information set forth in this document.
    Title: Supervisory Guidance on Stress Testing for Banking 
Organizations with Total Consolidated Assets of More Than $10 Billion.
    OMB Control No.: 1557-0312.
    Description: On May 17, 2012, the OCC, along with the Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Board of Governors of the 
Federal Reserve (FRB), published guidance in the Federal Register on 
the use of stress testing as a means to better understand the range of 
a banking organization's \1\ potential risk exposures.\2\ The OCC is 
now seeking to renew the information collection associated with that 
guidance.
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    \1\ For purposes of this guidance, the term ``banking 
organization'' means national banks, federal savings associations, 
and federal branches and agencies supervised by the OCC; state 
member banks, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding 
companies, and all other institutions for which the Federal Reserve 
is the primary federal supervisor; and state nonmember banks, and 
all other institutions for which the FDIC is the primary federal 
supervisor.
    \2\ 77 FR 29458 (May 17, 2012).
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    The guidance provides an overview of how a banking organization 
should structure its stress testing activities to ensure that those 
activities fit into the banking organization's overall risk management. 
The purpose of the guidance is to outline broad principles for a 
satisfactory stress testing framework and describe how stress testing 
should be used. While the guidance is not intended to provide detailed 
instructions for conducting stress testing for any particular risk or 
business area, it does describe several types of stress testing 
activities and how they may be most appropriately used by banking 
organizations. The guidance also does not explicitly address the stress 
testing requirements imposed upon certain banking organizations by 
section 165(i) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer 
Protection Act.\3\
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    \3\ Public Law 111-203, 124 Stat. 1376 (2010), as revised by the 
Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, 
Public Law 115-174, 132 Stat. 1296-1368 (2018), and codified at 12 
U.S.C. 5365(i)(2).
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    Type of Review: Regular.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 62.
    Estimated annual burden: 16,120 hours.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become 
a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:
    (a) Whether the collections of information are necessary for the 
proper performance of the OCC's functions, including whether the 
information has practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the OCC's estimates of the burden of the 
information collections, 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 information collections 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.

Theodore J. Dowd,
Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2021-14773 Filed 7-12-21; 8:45 am]
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