[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 153 (Thursday, August 8, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 38849-38850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-17009]



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NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION

12 CFR Part 790

RIN 3133-AF04


Office Name Change

AGENCY: National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing a final rule to update its 
regulations to reflect the renaming of its ``Office of Public and 
Congressional Affairs.'' The office was recently renamed the ``Office 
of External Affairs and Communications.''

DATES: The final rule is effective August 8, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas I. Zells, Staff Attorney, 
Office of General Counsel, at 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 or 
telephone: (703) 548-2478.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
I. Background
II. Regulatory Procedures

I. Background

    The Board renamed the ``Office of Public and Congressional 
Affairs'' to the ``Office of External Affairs and Communications'' on 
July 18, 2019. The new name for the office better encapsulates its 
scope and duties. This rulemaking amends part 790 of the NCUA's 
regulations to reflect the office's new name.

II. Regulatory Procedures

A. Final Rule Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

    Generally, the APA requires a federal agency to provide the public 
with notice and an opportunity to comment on agency rulemakings.\1\ 
This rule is exempt from the APA's notice and comment requirement 
because it only addresses the NCUA's organization and structure.\2\
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    \1\ 5 U.S.C. 553(b).
    \2\ Id. (b)(A).
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B. Effective Date

    The APA also generally requires publication of a rule in the 
Federal Register at least 30 days before the effective date of the 
rule. Agencies can dispense with the 30-day requirement for good 
cause.\3\ The NCUA finds good cause to dispense with the 30-day 
effective date requirement, as this rule is technical rather than 
substantive. The rule will be effective immediately upon publication.
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    \3\ Id. 553(d)(3).
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C. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) generally requires that, in 
connection with a final rule, an agency prepare and make available for 
public comment a final regulatory flexibility analysis that describes 
the impact of the final rule on small entities. A regulatory 
flexibility analysis is not required, however, if the agency certifies 
that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities (defined for purposes of the RFA 
to include credit unions with assets less than $100 million) \4\ and 
publishes its certification and a short, explanatory statement in the 
Federal Register together with the rule. The final rule makes only 
technical changes and will not have an impact on small credit unions. 
Accordingly, the NCUA certifies that this final rule will not have a 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small credit 
unions.
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    \4\ See 80 FR 57512 (Sept. 24, 2015).
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D. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This final rule contains no provisions constituting a collection of 
information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.\5\
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    \5\ 44 U.S.C. et seq.
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E. Executive Order 13132

    Executive Order 13132 encourages independent regulatory agencies to 
consider the impact of their actions on state and local interests. In 
adherence to fundamental federalism principles, the NCUA, an 
independent regulatory agency as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5), 
voluntarily complies with the executive order. This rulemaking will not 
have a substantial direct effect on the states, on the connection 
between the national government and the states, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. 
The NCUA has determined that this final rule does not constitute a 
policy that has federalism implications for purposes of the executive 
order.

F. Assessment of Federal Regulations and Policies on Families

    The NCUA has determined that this final rule will not affect family 
well-being within the meaning of Section 654 of the Treasury and 
General Government Appropriations Act, 1999.\6\
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    \6\ Public Law 105-277, 112 Stat. 2681 (1998).
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List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 790

    Organization and functions (Government agencies).

    By the National Credit Union Administration Board on July 30, 
2019.
Gerard Poliquin,
Secretary of the Board.

    For the reasons discussed above, the Board amends 12 CFR part 790 
as follows:

PART 790--DESCRIPTION OF NCUA; REQUESTS FOR AGENCY ACTION

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1. The authority citation for part 790 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1766, 1789, 1795f.


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2. Amend Sec.  790.2 by revising paragraphs (b)(6) and (11) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  790.2  Central and field office organization.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (6) Office of the Executive Director. The Executive Director 
reports to the entire NCUA Board. The Executive Director translates the 
NCUA Board policy decisions into workable programs, delegates 
responsibility for these programs to appropriate staff members, and 
coordinates the activities of the senior executive staff, which 
includes: The General Counsel; the Regional Directors; and the Office 
Directors for the Asset Management and Assistance Center, Chief 
Economist, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, Consumer 
Financial Protection, Continuity and

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Security Management, Credit Union Resources and Expansion, Examination 
and Insurance, Human Resources, Minority and Women Inclusion, National 
Examinations and Supervision, and External Affairs and Communications. 
Because of the nature of the attorney/client relationship between the 
Board and General Counsel, the General Counsel may be directed by the 
Board not to disclose discussions and/or assignments with anyone, 
including the Executive Director. The Executive Director is otherwise 
to be privy to all matters within senior executive staff's 
responsibility. The Office of the Executive Director also supervises 
the agency's ombudsman. The ombudsman investigates complaints and 
recommends solutions on regulatory issues that cannot be resolved at 
the regional level.
* * * * *
    (11) Office of External Affairs and Communications. The Director of 
the Office of External Affairs and Communications is responsible for 
maintaining NCUA's relationship with the public and the media; for 
liaison with the U.S. Congress, and with other Executive Branch 
agencies concerning legislative matters; and for the analysis and 
development of legislative proposals and public affairs programs.
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Sec.  790.3   [Amended]

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3. Amend Sec.  790.3 by removing the words ``Office of Public and 
Congressional Affairs'' and adding in their place ``Office of External 
Affairs and Communications''.

[FR Doc. 2019-17009 Filed 8-7-19; 8:45 am]
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