NCUA is required under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (Pub.L 104-134; 31 U.S.C. 3701) to issue payments to credit unions electronically. NCUA needs information to maintain up-to-date and accurate electronic payment data for new and existing credit unions. NCUA used the information on the Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer Payments form to update their electronic routing and transit database to enable transmittal of funds and payments.
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.