FDIC Seeks Info Collection: Post-Examination Surveys

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has asked the Office of Management and Budget to approve an information collection entitled "Post-Examination Surveys."

A March 24, 2022, notice published in the Federal Register by James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary, also opens a new 30-day public comment period. An initial 60-day public comment period started Jan. 20, 2022.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The FDIC will submit the following information collection to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 on or after the date of publication of this notice:

Title: Post-Examination Surveys.

OMB Number: 3064-NEW.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Affected Public: FDIC-supervised insured depository institutions.

Forms: 6600/58 (Post Examination Survey Safety and Soundness Exams); 6600/59 (Post Examination Survey Compliance and CRA Exams).

Burden Estimate:

View table here: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/24/2022-06181/agency-information-collection-activities-agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb

General Description of Collection: The purpose of the surveys is to gauge bankers' views on the effectiveness and quality of FDIC Safety and Soundness and Consumer Compliance examinations, as well as to identify ways to improve the examination process. Respondents will be asked to voluntarily rate the efficiency of the pre-examination process; examiners' professionalism and understanding of the laws and regulations; the examination process; and examination report quality. Respondents will also be allowed to provide feedback on any areas for improvement and will be given an option to have someone from the FDIC Office of the Ombudsman contact the institution confidentially about its recent examination or any other matters. Interested members of the public may obtain a copy of the proposed survey questionnaires on the following web pages:

* https://www.fdic.gov/resources/regulations/federal-register-publications/2022/fdic-6600-58.pdf

* https://www.fdic.gov/resources/regulations/federal-register-publications/2022/fdic-6600-59.pdf

Request for Comment

Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the FDIC's functions, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimates of the burden of the information collection, 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 information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments will become a matter of public record.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Dated at Washington, DC, on March 17, 2022.

James P. Sheesley,

Assistant Executive Secretary.

[FR Doc. 2022-06181 Filed 3-23-22; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 6714-01-P

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Complete text: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/03/24/2022-06181/agency-information-collection-activities-agency-information-collection-activities-submission-for-omb

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