80 FR 27435 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Submission for OMB Review; Bank Activities and Operations

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 92 (May 13, 2015)

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 its information collection titled, ``Bank Activities and Operations.'' It also is giving notice that the information collection has been submitted to OMB for review.

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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; Bank Activities and Operations

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 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 its information collection 
titled, ``Bank Activities and Operations.'' It also is giving notice 
that the information collection has been submitted to OMB for review.

DATES: You should submit written comments by: June 12, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Because paper mail in the Washington, DC area and at the OCC 
is subject to delay, commenters are encouraged to submit comments by 
email, if possible. Comments may be sent to: Legislative and Regulatory 
Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 
Attention: 1557-0204, 400 7th Street SW., Suite 3E-218, Mail Stop 9W-
11, Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments may be sent by fax to 
(571) 465-4326 or by email to [email protected]. You may 
personally inspect and photocopy comments at the OCC, 400 7th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20219. For security reasons, the OCC requires that 
visitors make an appointment to inspect comments. You may do so by 
calling (202) 649-6700. Upon arrival, visitors will be required to 
present valid government-issued photo identification and submit to 
security screening in order to inspect and photocopy comments.
    All 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, 1557-0204, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th 
Street NW., #10235, Washington, DC 20503, or by email to: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shaquita Merritt, OCC Clearance 
Officer, (202) 649-5490, for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, 
TTY, (202) 649-5597, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, 
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 400 7th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20219.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC is proposing to extend OMB approval, 
without change, of the following information collection:
    Title: Bank Activities and Operations--12 CFR part 7.
    OMB Control No.: 1557-0204.
    Description: This submission covers an existing regulation and 
involves no change to the regulation or to the information collection 
requirements. The OCC requests only that the OMB extend its approval of 
the information collection.
    The information collection requirements ensure that national banks 
conduct their operations in a safe and sound manner and in accordance 
with applicable Federal banking statutes and regulations. The 
information is necessary for regulatory and examination purposes.
    The information collection requirements in part 7 are as follows:
     12 CFR 7.1000(d)(1) (National bank ownership of property--
Lease financing of public facilities). National bank lease agreements 
must provide that the lessee will become the owner of the building or 
facility upon the expiration of the lease.
     12 CFR 7.1014 (Sale of money orders at nonbanking 
outlets). A national bank may designate bonded agents to sell the 
bank's money orders at nonbanking outlets. The responsibility of both 
the bank and its agent should be defined in a written agreement setting 
forth the duties of both parties and providing for remuneration of the 
agent.
     12 CFR 7.2000(b) (Corporate governance procedures--Other 
sources of guidance). A national bank shall designate in its bylaws the 
body of law selected for its corporate governance procedures.
     12 CFR 7.2004 (Honorary directors or advisory boards). Any 
listing of a national bank's honorary or advisory directors must 
distinguish between them and the bank's board of directors or indicate 
their advisory status.
     12 CFR 7.2014(b) (Indemnification of institution-
affiliated parties--Administrative proceeding or civil actions not 
initiated by a Federal agency). A national bank shall designate in its 
bylaws the body of law selected for making indemnification payments.
     12 CFR 7.2024(a) (Staggered terms for national bank 
directors). Any national bank may adopt bylaws that provide for 
staggering the terms of its directors. National banks shall provide the 
OCC with copies of any bylaws so amended.
     12 CFR 7.2024(c) (Size of bank board). A national bank 
seeking to increase the number of its directors must notify the OCC any 
time the proposed size would exceed 25 directors.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,300.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 418 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    The OCC published a notice concerning the collection for 60 days of 
comment on February 5, 2015 (80 FR 6569). 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, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: May 7, 2015.
Mary H. Gottlieb,
Regulatory Specialist, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 2015-11488 Filed 5-12-15; 8:45 am]
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