Notice2024-01659
Proposed Collection; Request for Comments
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Published
January 29, 2024
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National Credit Union Administration
Abstract
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is submitting the new, proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): NCUA Speaker and Chairman Request Forms. This new information collection allows NCUA to coordinate and collaborate with credit unions, other federal agencies, and consumers to provide a safe and sound credit union system. As part of its collaboration efforts, the NCUA receives requests annually for NCUA leadership and staff to participate in speaking engagements at various events. This digital collection of information is necessary to ensure an efficient and timely process to schedule outreach and engagement with NCUA stakeholders.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5580-5581]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-01659]
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NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION
Proposed Collection; Request for Comments
AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
ACTION: Notice of submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act, the National
Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is submitting the new, proposed
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information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB):
NCUA Speaker and Chairman Request Forms. This new information
collection allows NCUA to coordinate and collaborate with credit
unions, other federal agencies, and consumers to provide a safe and
sound credit union system. As part of its collaboration efforts, the
NCUA receives requests annually for NCUA leadership and staff to
participate in speaking engagements at various events. This digital
collection of information is necessary to ensure an efficient and
timely process to schedule outreach and engagement with NCUA
stakeholders.
DATES: Written comments should be received on or before February 28,
2024 to be assured consideration.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the submission may be
obtained by contacting Rena Y. Kim at (703) 548-2398, emailing
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#91c1c3d0d2fefcfcf4ffe5e2d1fff2e4f0bff6fee7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="29797b686a4644444c475d5a69474a5c48074e465f">[email protected]</span></a>, or viewing the entire information collection
request at <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Number: 3133-NEW.
Title: NCUA Speaker and Chairman Request Forms.
Type of Review: New collection.
Abstract: The Federal Credit Union (FCU) Act of 1970 (12 U.S.C.
1752) established the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) as an
independent agency, in control of regulating and supervising federal
credit unions. This mission requires coordination and collaboration
with credit unions, other federal agencies, and consumers to provide a
safe and sound credit union system. As part of its collaboration
efforts, the NCUA receives requests annually for NCUA leadership and
staff to participate in speaking engagements at various events. This
digital collection of information is necessary to ensure an efficient
and timely process to schedule outreach and engagement with NCUA
stakeholders. As a result of the requests received for speaking
engagements, the NCUA has developed two forms, (1) the Speaker Request
Form and, (2) the Chairman Request Form; and is requesting approval
from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information
collection. The forms collect information regarding the requested
speaking engagement to include, the host organization, the speaking
topic, agenda, and additional event details. The information is used to
determine if accepting the request will further NCUA's mission.
NCUA published a 60-day notice on August 28, 2023 requesting
comments under 88 FR 58621 and one comment was received. The commenter
made four requests.
(1) To streamline request forms including NCUA reevaluating the
forms to ensure all fields are relevant. The NCUA reevaluated the
request forms, and we think that NCUA is collecting necessary
information. Because NCUA Board members and Senior Leaders have limited
time to speak to external entities, NCUA needs comprehensive
information on each request in order to evaluate and prioritize the
events at which each NCUA official will speak.
(2) The commenter asked that NCUA detail both in a written
communication to credit unions and on its website exactly what is
required to request a meeting with agency staff. NCUA considered this
request. We believe that our website is fairly clear on what is
required to request an NCUA Board and/or Senior Leader to speak. When
``NCUA speaker requests'' was Googled, our forms appeared in the search
result. As the commenter notes, the Chairman Speaker Request Form
includes helpful information at the top of the form regarding meeting
requests, specifically indicating which fields are required to be
completed by a requester. We also understand that trade unions have
spread the word about using NCUA's forms.
(3) Provide status updates: The commenter indicated that it ``would
be very helpful if the generic response regarding receipt of a request
included contact information for a dedicated staff member who is
responsible for shepherding such requests through the approval process.
Additionally, periodic updates regarding the status of a request would
be beneficial, particularly since many credit unions and credit union
associations often plan in-person trips to DC that coincide with such
meetings.'' The NCUA agrees and will provide a point of contact from an
appropriate NCUA office based on the type of request.
(4) To share aggregate information: The commenter indicated that it
would be helpful to have general (aggregate) information regarding the
number of meeting requests and meetings granted, including whether at
the Board or staff level--and possibly even the department or division
in which the staff member works as an addition to the NCUA's Annual
Report. To the extent possible, NCUA attempts to honor as many speaking
requests as the NCUA Chairman, the Board Members and other Senior
leaders are able to accommodate based upon each of their demanding
schedules.
Estimated No. of Respondents: 175.
Estimated No. of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Responses: 175.
Estimated Burden Hours per Response: 0.25.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 43.75.
Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice
will be summarized and included in the request for Office of Management
and Budget approval. All comments will become a matter of public
record. The public is invited to submit comments concerning: (a)
whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper
execution of the function of the agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information,
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
the information on the respondents, including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
By the National Credit Union Administration Board.
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks,
Secretary of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2024-01659 Filed 1-26-24; 8:45 am]
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