[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 208 (Friday, October 25, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55207-55208]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-27131]


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NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 791


Rules of NCUA Board Procedure; Promulgation of NCUA Rules and 
Regulations; Public Observation of NCUA Board Meetings

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule amends NCUA's current regulations on NCUA Board 
procedure by providing that items will be placed on the Board agenda by 
determination of the Chairman or at the request of any two Board 
members. This amendment more clearly defines the authority of the Board 
members in setting the agenda.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This amendment is effective October 25, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert M. Fenner, General Counsel, 
Office of the General Counsel, at the above address or telephone (703) 
518-6540. E-mail questions may be sent to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NCUA's Rules of Board Procedure, 12 CFR part 
791, govern the manner in which the Board acts on behalf of NCUA; the 
conduct, scheduling and subject matter of Board meetings, the use of 
notation votes, and the recording of Board actions. Prior to this 
amendment, Section 791.6(a) vested final authority to determine the 
agenda for a particular Board meeting with the Chairman.
    The NCUA Board has determined that any two Board members shall have 
the ability to have an item considered by the Board within 60 days of a 
written request that includes an NCUA ``B-1 Form'' and a Board Action 
Memorandum. Accordingly, section 791.6(a) is amended to provide that 
the Chairman determines the order of the meeting agenda, and that items 
shall be placed on the agenda either by determination of the Chairman, 
or within 60 days of the submission of such a request by any two Board 
members. At the same time, section 791.6(b) is amended to clarify that 
recommended agenda items may be submitted by Board members and Office

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Directors; actual agenda items are determined by the Chairman and 
Board.

Immediate Effective Date

    Because this amendment concerns rules of NCUA Board procedure, 
prior notice and public comment are not required by 5 U.S.C. 553, and 
the rule is effective upon publication in the Federal Register.

Regulatory Procedures

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Pursuant to section 605(b) of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the 
NCUA hereby certifies that this rule will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, 
a regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. This rule affects 
internal NCUA Board operations only. Thus, it will not result in 
additional burden for regulated institutions. The purpose of this rule 
is to enhance the operations of the NCUA Board.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    The amendments do not contain any collection of information 
requirements.

Executive Order 12612

    The rule, like the provision of part 791 it replaces, only applies 
to the NCUA Board. Accordingly, the Board has determined that the rule 
will not have a substantial direct effect on the states, on the 
relationship between that national government and the states, or on the 
distribution of power and responsibilities among various levels of 
government. Further, the rule will not preempt provisions of state law 
or regulations.

List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 791

    Administrative practice and procedure, Sunshine Act.

    By the National Credit Union Administration Board on October 16, 
1996.
Becky Baker,
Secretary of the Board.

    Accordingly, NCUA amends 12 CFR part 791 as follows:

PART 791--RULES OF NCUA BOARD PROCEDURE; PROMULGATION OF NCUA RULES 
AND REGULATIONS; PUBLIC OBSERVATION OF NCUA BOARD MEETINGS

    1. The authority citation for Part 791 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1766, 1789 and 5 U.S.C. 552b.

    2. Section 791.6 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 791.6   Subject matter of a meeting.

    (a) Agenda. The Chairman is responsible for the final order of each 
meeting agenda. Items shall be placed on the agenda by determination of 
the Chairman, or within 60 days of receipt of a written request from 
two Board members that includes an NCUA B-1 form and a Board Action 
Memorandum.
    (b) Submission of recommended agenda items. Recommended agenda 
items may be submitted to the Secretary of the Board by Board members, 
the Executive Staff (which includes all Office Directors and President 
of the Central Liquidity Facility), and Regional Directors.

[FR Doc. 96-27131 Filed 10-24-96; 8:45 am]
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