Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group; Solicitation of Application for Membership, 73090-73091 [2021-27906]

Download as PDF 73090 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 244 / Thursday, December 23, 2021 / Notices comment period and specify the basis for their request. All communications concerning these proceedings should identify the appropriate docket number and may be submitted at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Communications received by February 7, 2022 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable. Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) solicits comments from the public to better inform its processes. 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[FR Doc. 2021–27792 Filed 12–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00174 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, trade groups, and non-federal regulators or law enforcement agencies for membership on the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group. New members will be selected for three-year membership terms. SUMMARY: Nominations must be received by January 24, 2022. ADDRESSES: Nominations must be emailed to BSAAG@fincen.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FinCEN Resource Center at frc@ fincen.gov. DATES: Section 1654 of the Annunzio-Wylie AntiMoney Laundering Act of 1992 required the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) consisting of representatives from federal agencies, and other interested persons and financial institutions subject to the regulatory requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, found at 31 CFR Chapter X. The BSAAG is the means by which the Treasury receives advice on the reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act, and informs private sector representatives on how the information they provide is used. 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, trade groups, and federal and non-federal regulators and law enforcement agencies that are located within the United States. Each member selected will serve a three-year term and must designate one individual to represent that member at plenary meetings. While BSAAG membership is granted to organizations, not to individuals, the designated representative for each selected organization should be knowledgeable about Bank Secrecy Act requirements and be willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort on behalf of the representative’s organization. Members are expected to actively share anecdotal perspectives, quantifiable SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 244 / Thursday, December 23, 2021 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 insights on BSA requirements, and industry trends in BSAAG discussions. The organization’s representative must be able to attend biannual plenary meetings, generally held in Washington, DC, over one or two days in May and October. Additional BSAAG meetings may be held by phone, videoconference, or in person and the organization’s representative is expected to actively engage in the BSAAG’s work through participation in meetings of various BSAAG Subcommittees and/or working groups, including Subcommittees established pursuant to requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act).1 Members will not be paid for their time, services, or travel. Nominations for individuals who are not representing an organization will not be considered, but organizations may nominate themselves. Please provide complete answers to the following items, as nominations will be evaluated based on the information provided in response to this notice and request for nominations. There is no required format; interested organizations may submit their nominations via email or email attachment. Nominations 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. • Reasons why the organization’s participation on the BSAAG will bring value to the group • Trade groups must submit a full list of their members along with their nomination. Trade groups must also confirm that, if selected, they will only share BSAAG information with their members that are located within the United States. In making the selections, FinCEN will seek to complement current BSAAG members and obtain comprehensive representation 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 will not limit consideration to 1 The AML Act was enacted as Division F, §§ 6001–6511, of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116–283 (2021). The AML Act, among other provisions, mandated the creation of a BSAAG Subcommittee on Innovation and Technology (Section 6207) and a BSAG Subcommittee on Information Security and Confidentiality (Section 6302). VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:50 Dec 22, 2021 Jkt 256001 institutions nominated by the public when making selections. Himamauli Das, Acting Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. [FR Doc. 2021–27906 Filed 12–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of the Fiscal Service Proposed Collection of Information: Trace Request for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment; and Trace Request Direct Deposit Notice and request for comments. ACTION: 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. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is soliciting comments concerning Trace Request for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment; and Trace Request Direct Deposit. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 22, 2022 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, Room #4006–A, P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106–1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Trace Request for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment; and Trace Request Direct Deposit. OMB Number: 1530–0002. Form Number: FS Form 150.1 and FS Form 150.2. Abstract: These forms are used to notify the financial organization that a customer (beneficiary) has claimed nonreceipt of credit for a payment. The forms are designed to help the financial organization locate any problems and to keep the customer (beneficiary) informed of any action taken. Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection. Type of Review: Regular. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 203,719. Estimated Time per Respondent: 8 minutes. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00175 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 73091 Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 27,162. 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: 1. 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; 2. the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. 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 5. estimates of capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information. Dated: December 20, 2021. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–27877 Filed 12–22–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AS–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Foreign Assets Control Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC’s determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for applicable date(s). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Andrea Gacki, Director, tel.: 202–622–2490; Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855; or Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202–622– 2490. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 244 (Thursday, December 23, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73090-73091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27906]


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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, trade groups, and non-federal regulators or law 
enforcement agencies 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 24, 2022.

ADDRESSES: Nominations must be emailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FinCEN Resource Center at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1654 of 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 agencies, and other interested persons and 
financial institutions subject to the regulatory requirements of the 
Bank Secrecy Act, found at 31 CFR Chapter X. The BSAAG is the means by 
which the Treasury receives advice on the reporting requirements of the 
Bank Secrecy Act, and informs private sector representatives on how the 
information they provide is used. 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, trade groups, 
and federal and non-federal regulators and law enforcement agencies 
that are located within the United States. Each member selected will 
serve a three-year term and must designate one individual to represent 
that member at plenary meetings. While BSAAG membership is granted to 
organizations, not to individuals, the designated representative for 
each selected organization should be knowledgeable about Bank Secrecy 
Act requirements and be willing and able to devote the necessary time 
and effort on behalf of the representative's organization. Members are 
expected to actively share anecdotal perspectives, quantifiable

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insights on BSA requirements, and industry trends in BSAAG discussions. 
The organization's representative must be able to attend biannual 
plenary meetings, generally held in Washington, DC, over one or two 
days in May and October. Additional BSAAG meetings may be held by 
phone, videoconference, or in person and the organization's 
representative is expected to actively engage in the BSAAG's work 
through participation in meetings of various BSAAG Subcommittees and/or 
working groups, including Subcommittees established pursuant to 
requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act).\1\ 
Members will not be paid for their time, services, or travel.
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    \1\ The AML Act was enacted as Division F, Sec. Sec.  6001-6511, 
of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2021, Public Law 116-283 (2021). The AML Act, 
among other provisions, mandated the creation of a BSAAG 
Subcommittee on Innovation and Technology (Section 6207) and a BSAG 
Subcommittee on Information Security and Confidentiality (Section 
6302).
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    Nominations for individuals who are not representing an 
organization will not be considered, but organizations may nominate 
themselves. Please provide complete answers to the following items, as 
nominations will be evaluated based on the information provided in 
response to this notice and request for nominations. There is no 
required format; interested organizations may submit their nominations 
via email or email attachment. Nominations 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.
 Reasons why the organization's participation on the BSAAG will 
bring value to the group
 Trade groups must submit a full list of their members along 
with their nomination. Trade groups must also confirm that, if 
selected, they will only share BSAAG information with their members 
that are located within the United States.

    In making the selections, FinCEN will seek to complement current 
BSAAG members and obtain comprehensive representation 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 will not limit consideration to institutions nominated by the 
public when making selections.

Himamauli Das,
Acting Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
[FR Doc. 2021-27906 Filed 12-22-21; 8:45 am]
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