NCUA and the Federal banking agencies
in conjunction with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors have
issued a policy statement summarizing the principles of sound
liquidity risk management that the agencies have issued in the past
and, where appropriate, brings them into conformance with
the
The immediate clearance
of this guidance is in the best interests of the financial
institutions as it will allow the federal banking agencies to issue
the guidance simultaneously. Moreover, it will serve the public by
ensuring the prompt improvement of sound liquidity management
practices under stressed economic conditions. Emergency release of
the guidance is in the best interest of the credit union industry
as it will provide specific guidance on Funding and Liquidity Risk
Management that is needed in todayS economic environment.
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.