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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration 

[Docket ID FMCSA–2009–0207] 

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption 

Applications; Diabetes 

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety 

Administration (FMCSA). 

ACTION: Notice of applications for 

exemptions from the diabetes standard; 

request for comments. 

SUMMARY: FMCSA announces receipt of 

applications from 24 individuals for 

exemptions from the prohibition against 

persons with insulin-treated diabetes 

mellitus (ITDM) operating commercial 

motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate 

commerce. If granted, the exemptions 

would enable these individuals with 

ITDM to operate commercial motor 

vehicles in interstate commerce. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before September 16, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

bearing the Federal Docket Management 

System (FDMS) Docket ID FMCSA– 

2009–0207 using any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

on-line instructions for submitting 

comments. 

• Mail: Docket Management Facility; 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

• Hand Delivery: West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 

DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 

through Friday, except Federal holidays. 

• Fax: 1–202–493–2251. 

Each submission must include the 

Agency name and the docket ID for this 

Notice. Note that DOT posts all 

comments received without change to 

http://www.regulations.gov, including 

any personal information included in a 

comment. Please see the Privacy Act 

heading below. 

Docket: For access to the docket to 

read background documents or 

comments, go to http:// 

www.regulations.gov at any time or 

Room W12–140 on the ground level of 

the West Building, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The 

FDMS is available 24 hours each day, 

365 days each year. If you want 

acknowledgment that we received your 

comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped envelope or 

postcard or print the acknowledgement 

page that appears after submitting 

comments on-line. 

Privacy Act: Anyone may search the 

electronic form of all comments 

received into any of our dockets by the 

name of the individual submitting the 

comment (or of the person signing the 

comment, if submitted on behalf of an 

association, business, labor union, etc.). 

You may review the DOT’s complete 

Privacy Act Statement in the Federal 

Register published on April 11, 2000 

(65 FR 19476). This information is also 

available at http://Docketinfo.dot.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. 

Mary D. Gunnels, Director, Medical 

Programs, (202) 366–4001, 

fmcsamedical@dot.gov, FMCSA, 

Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue, SE., Room W64– 

224, Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

Under 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315, 

FMCSA may grant an exemption for a 2- 

year period if it finds ‘‘such exemption 

would likely achieve a level of safety 

that is equivalent to, or greater than, the 

level that would be achieved absent 

such exemption.’’ The statutes also 

allow the Agency to renew exemptions 

at the end of the 2-year period. The 24 

individuals listed in this notice have 

recently requested an exemption from 

the diabetes prohibition in 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(3), which applies to drivers of 

CMVs in interstate commerce. 

Accordingly, the Agency will evaluate 

the qualifications of each applicant to 

determine whether granting the 

exemption will achieve the required 

level of safety mandated by the statutes. 

Qualifications of Applicants 

Tawnya E. Benner 

Ms. Benner, age 38, has had ITDM 

since 1982. Her endocrinologist 

examined her in 2009, and certified that 

she has had no hypoglycemic reactions 

resulting in loss of consciousness, 

requiring the assistance of another 

person, or resulting in impaired 

cognitive function that occurred without 

warning in the past 5 years; understands 

diabetes management and monitoring; 

and has stable control of her diabetes 

using insulin, and is able to drive a 

CMV safely. Ms. Benner meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her optometrist 

examined him in 2009 and certified that 

she does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

She holds a Class C operator’s license 

from Pennsylvania. 

Lowell R. Brown 

Mr. Brown, 71, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Brown meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class B 

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from 

Indiana. 

Gerald R. Claypool 

Mr. Claypool, 59, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Claypool meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL 

from California. 

Robert J. Dupuis 

Mr. Dupuis, 57, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Dupuis meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Massachusetts. 

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Glenn R. Edwards 

Mr. Edwards, 42, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Edwards meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from New Jersey. 

John H. Forchette, Jr. 

Mr. Forchette, 55, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Forchette meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Wisconsin. 

Robert A. Gibson 

Mr. Gibson, 44, has had ITDM since 

2006. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Gibson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL 

from Missouri. 

Blaine H. Holmes 

Mr. Holmes, 52, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Holmes meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Utah. 

Gerald E. Huelle 

Mr. Huelle, 61, has had ITDM since 

1998. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Huelle meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Wyoming. 

Edward L. Johnson 

Mr. Johnson, 60, has had ITDM since 

2002. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Johnson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he has stable 

nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Montana. 

Mary V. Johnson 

Ms. Johnson, 59, has had ITDM since 

2002. Her endocrinologist examined 

him in 2009, and certified that she has 

had no hypoglycemic reactions resulting 

in loss of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of her diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Ms. Johnson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). Her 

ophthalmologist examined her in 2009, 

and certified that she does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. She holds a Class 

B CDL from Arizona. 

Roger L. Kaufman 

Mr. Kaufman, 44, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009 and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Kaufman meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009 and certified that 

he does not have diabetic retinopathy. 

He holds a Class A CDL from Kentucky. 

Kenneth A. Leeker 

Mr. Leeker, 61, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Leeker meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Missouri. 

Paul L. Meier 

Mr. Meier, 33, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Meier meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

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retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL 

from Illinois. 

Clifford L. Rayl 

Mr. Rayl, 58, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Rayl meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2008, and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class an operator’s license from 

Indiana. 

Robert J. Schafer 

Mr. Schafer, 57, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Schafer meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Pennsylvania. 

Steven J. Shaw 

Mr. Shaw, 26, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Shaw meets the requirements 

of the vision standard at 49 CFR 

391.41(b)(10). His optometrist examined 

him in 2009, and certified that he does 

not have diabetic retinopathy. He holds 

a Class A CDL from Idaho. 

Scott L. Stamstad 

Mr. Stamstad, 39, has had ITDM since 

2008. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Stamstad meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class D 

operator’s license from Wisconsin. 

Kendell R. Strassman 

Mr. Strassman, 31, has had ITDM 

since 2008. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he has had no hypoglycemic 

reactions resulting in loss of 

consciousness, requiring the assistance 

of another person, or resulting in 

impaired cognitive function that 

occurred without warning in the past 5 

years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Strassman meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Wisconsin. 

Allan A. Vanderhamm 

Mr. Vanderhamm, 65, has had ITDM 

since 2008. His endocrinologist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he has had no hypoglycemic 

reactions resulting in loss of 

consciousness, requiring the assistance 

of another person, or resulting in 

impaired cognitive function that 

occurred without warning in the past 5 

years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Vanderhamm meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Florida. 

Maurice L. Wedel 

Mr. Wedel, 38, has had ITDM since 

2005. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wedel meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from Kansas. 

Michael R. Wellman 

Mr. Wellman, 66, has had ITDM since 

2007. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wellman meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His 

ophthalmologist examined him in 2009, 

and certified that he does not have 

diabetic retinopathy. He holds a Class A 

CDL from Indiana. 

Thomas C. Wilson 

Mr. Wilson, 57, has had ITDM since 

2004. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Wilson meets the 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2008, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class B CDL 

from Indiana. 

Wayne W. Zander 

Mr. Zander, 55, has had ITDM since 

2009. His endocrinologist examined him 

in 2009, and certified that he has had no 

hypoglycemic reactions resulting in loss 

of consciousness, requiring the 

assistance of another person, or 

resulting in impaired cognitive function 

that occurred without warning in the 

past 5 years; understands diabetes 

management and monitoring; and has 

stable control of his diabetes using 

insulin, and is able to drive a CMV 

safely. Mr. Zander meets the 

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1Section 4129(a) refers to the 2003 Notice as a 

‘‘final rule.’’ However, the 2003 Notice did not issue 

a ‘‘final rule’’ but did establish the procedures and 

standards for issuing exemptions for drivers with 

ITDM. 

requirements of the vision standard at 

49 CFR 391.41(b)(10). His optometrist 

examined him in 2009, and certified 

that he does not have diabetic 

retinopathy. He holds a Class A CDL 

from South Dakota. 

Request for Comments 

In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) 

and 31315, FMCSA requests public 

comment from all interested persons on 

the exemption petitions described in 

this notice. We will consider all 

comments received before the close of 

business on the closing date indicated 

in the date section of the Notice. 

FMCSA notes that Section 4129 of the 

Safe, Accountable, Flexible and 

Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A 

Legacy for Users (SAFETEA–LU) 

requires the Secretary to revise its 

diabetes exemption program established 

on September 3, 2003 (68 FR 52441).1

The revision must provide for 

individual assessment of drivers with 

diabetes mellitus, and be consistent 

with the criteria described in section 

4018 of the Transportation Equity Act 

for the 21st Century (49 U.S.C. 31305). 

Section 4129 requires: (1) The 

elimination of the requirement for three 

years of experience operating CMVs 

while being treated with insulin; and (2) 

the establishment of a specified 

minimum period of insulin use to 

demonstrate stable control of diabetes 

before being allowed to operate a CMV. 

In response to section 4129, FMCSA 

made immediate revisions to the 

diabetes exemption program established 

by the September 3, 2003 Notice. 

FMCSA discontinued use of the 3-year 

driving experience and fulfilled the 

requirements of section 4129 while 

continuing to ensure that operation of 

CMVs by drivers with ITDM will 

achieve the requisite level of safety 

required of all exemptions granted 

under 49 USC. 31136 (e). 

Section 4129(d) also directed FMCSA 

to ensure that drivers of CMVs with 

ITDM are not held to a higher standard 

than other drivers, with the exception of 

limited operating, monitoring and 

medical requirements that are deemed 

medically necessary. FMCSA concluded 

that all of the operating, monitoring and 

medical requirements set out in the 

September 3, 2003 Notice, except as 

modified, were in compliance with 

section 4129(d). Therefore, all of the 

requirements set out in the September 3, 

2003 Notice, except as modified by the 

Notice in the Federal Register on 

November 8, 2005 (70 FR 67777), 

remain in effect. 

Issued on: August 10, 2009. 

Larry W. Minor, 

Associate Administrator for Policy and 

Program Development. 

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BILLING CODE P 

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 

Office of Thrift Supervision 

Proposed Agency Information 

Collection Activities; Comment 

Request—Loan Application Register 

(HMDA) 

AGENCY: Office of Thrift Supervision 

(OTS), Treasury. 

ACTION: Notice and request for comment. 

SUMMARY: The Department of the 

Treasury, as part of its continuing effort 

to reduce paperwork and respondent 

burden, invites the general public and 

other Federal agencies to comment on 

proposed and continuing information 

collections, as required by the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, 44 

U.S.C. 3507. The Office of Thrift 

Supervision within the Department of 

the Treasury will submit the proposed 

information collection requirement 

described below to the Office of 

Management and Budget (OMB) for 

review, as required by the Paperwork 

Reduction Act. Today, OTS is soliciting 

public comments on its proposal to 

extend this information collection. 

DATES: Submit written comments on or 

before October 16, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: Send comments, referring to 

the collection by title of the proposal or 

by OMB approval number, to 

Information Collection Comments, Chief 

Counsel’s Office, Office of Thrift 

Supervision, 1700 G Street, NW., 

Washington, DC 20552; send a facsimile 

transmission to (202) 906–6518; or send 

an e-mail to 

infocollection.comments@ots.treas.gov. 

OTS will post comments and the related 

index on the OTS Internet Site at 

http://www.ots.treas.gov. In addition, 

interested persons may inspect 

comments at the Public Reading Room, 

1700 G Street, NW., by appointment. To 

make an appointment, call (202) 906– 

5922, send an e-mail to 

public.info@ots.treas.gov, or send a 

facsimile transmission to (202) 906– 

7755. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You 

can request additional information 

about this proposed information 

collection from Stacy E. Messett, Senior 

Project Manger (202) 906–6241, Office 

of Thrift Supervision, 1700 G Street, 

NW., Washington, DC 20552. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

OTS may not conduct or sponsor an 

information collection, and respondents 

are not required to respond to an 

information collection, unless the 

information collection displays a 

currently valid OMB control number. As 

part of the approval process, we invite 

comments on the following information 

collection. 

Comments should address one or 

more of the following points: 

a. Whether the proposed collection of 

information is necessary for the proper 

performance of the functions of OTS; 

b. The accuracy of OTS’s estimate of 

the burden of the proposed information 

collection; 

c. Ways to enhance the quality, 

utility, and clarity of the information to 

be collected; 

d. Ways to minimize the burden of the 

information collection on respondents, 

including through the use of 

information technology. 

We will summarize the comments 

that we receive and include them in the 

OTS request for OMB approval. All 

comments will become a matter of 

public record. In this notice, OTS is 

soliciting comments concerning the 

following information collection. 

Title of Proposal: Loan Application 

Register (HMDA). 

OMB Number: 1550–0021. 

Form Numbers: N/A. 

Regulation requirement: 12 CFR Part 

203. 

Description: The Home Mortgage 

Disclosure Act (HMDA), 12 U.S.C. 2801, 

requires this collection of information. 

In accordance with the HMDA, the 

Board of Governors of the Federal 

Reserve System (FRB) promulgates and 

administers HMDA regulations, which 

are prescribed as part of the FRB’s 

Regulation C (12 CFR Part 203), 

implementing the HMDA (12 U.S.C. 

2801–2810). HMDA forms as well as 

collection and recordkeeping 

requirements are approved under OMB 

Control No. 7100–0247. The FRB 

supporting statement forms the 

decisional basis for the OMB action. 

This submission discusses the burden 

imposed by Regulation C on the 

institutions OTS regulates. 

The data on loan applications 

collected under HMDA assist OTS in 

analyzing lending patterns for possible 

discrimination. OTS examiners use the 

data to scope for compliance with the 

fair lending laws (Equal Credit 

Opportunity Act, Fair Housing Act, and 

OTS’s Non-discrimination regulation), 

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