This rule will require credit unions to disclose to the NCUA and their members the existence of any merger-related compensation arrangements. NCUA will use the information in evaluating whether to approve a proposed merger. Respondents are all federally insured credit unions.
On the average for the past five years, there were approximately 313 mergers each year that would be covered by the proposed rule. NCUA estimates that less than one per cent of these mergers will involve merger related financial arrangements as defined in the proposed rule.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.