Unified Agenda


OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT (OFHEO)


OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT

12 CFR Ch. XVII

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

SUMMARY:

This notice is given pursuant to the requirements of the "Regulatory Flexibility Act" (Pub. L. 96-354, September 19, 1980) and Executive Order 12866 ("Regulatory Planning and Review," September 30, 1993), which require the publication of a semiannual agenda of regulations.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20552, (202) 414-3800.

Dated:

March 1, 2001.

Armando Falcon, Jr., Director, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.


OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT (OFHEO)

Proposed Rule Stage

 


3740. ENFORCEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

29 USC 794

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1706

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed regulation will implement section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities conducted by OFHEO.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 10/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Isabella W. Sammons, Associate General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3790

RIN:

2550-AA11

3741. ¤ PROMPT SUPERVISORY RESPONSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

12 USC 1452(b)(2); 12 USC 1456(c); 12 USC 1718(c)(2); 12 USC 1723a(k); 12 USC 1413(a),(b); 12 USC 4514; 12 USC 4611-4619; 12 USC 4622-4623; 12 USC 4631; 12 USC 4635

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1777

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed regulation will implement 12 U.S.C. 4611-4619 and 4622-4623, requiring classification of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the Enterprises) according to their capital ratios, with mandatory action to be taken if classified as less than 'Adequately Capitalized.' Certain other actions may also be required under the proposed regulation whenever specific developments occur that are likely to adversely affect the Enterprises.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/10/01 66 FR 18702
NPRM Comment Period End 07/09/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jamey Basham, Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-8906
TDD Phone: 800 877-8339

RIN:

2550-AA12

3742. ¤ MINIMUM CAPITAL

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4612

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1750

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

OFHEO is proposing an amendment that will update the minimum capital regulation to accommodate changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, clarify reporting requirements, address critical capital requirements, and make supervisory monitoring of capital more transparent.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 05/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Dorothy J. Acosta, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3748

RIN:

2550-AA18

3743. ¤ CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4513; 12 USC 4631; 12 USC 4632

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1710

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

The proposed regulation will set forth minimum requirements for the safe and sound corporate governance policies and procedures of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the Enterprises) concerning the roles and responsibilities for the Enterprises' boards and senior management, delegation, the roles of outside directors, committee structure or composition, and indemnification.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 04/10/01 66 FR 18709
NPRM Withdrawn 04/20/01 66 FR 20217
NPRM Reissue To Be Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3788
Email: apollard@ofheo.gov

RIN:

2550-AA20


OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT (OFHEO)

Final Rule Stage

 


3744. RISK-BASED CAPITAL

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4513; 12 USC 4514; 12 USC 4611-4612; 12 USC 4614; 12 USC 4618

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1750

Legal Deadline:

Final, Statutory, December 1, 1994.

Abstract:

OFHEO is statutorily required to issue a risk-based capital regulation for the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the Enterprises). The final regulation will specify the risk-based capital stress test that will determine the amount of capital each Enterprise is required to hold to maintain positive capital throughout a 10-year period of economic stress. The results of the risk-based capital stress test will be used to determine each Enterprise's risk-based capital requirements and, along with the minimum capital requirement, to determine each Enterprise's capital classification for purposes of possible supervisory action.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM 02/08/95 60 FR 7468
ANPRM Comment Period End 05/09/95
NPRM 06/11/96 61 FR 29592
NPRM Comment Period Extended 08/19/96 61 FR 42824
Second NPRM 04/13/99 64 FR 18083
Second NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/14/99 64 FR 31756
Availability of Supplemental Information 06/18/99 64 FR 32828
Second NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/19/99 64 FR 56274
Solicitation of Reply Comments 03/13/00 65 FR 13251
Final Action 09/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Dorothy J. Acosta, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3748

RIN:

2550-AA02

3745. ¤ EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

12 USC 1452(h)(2); 12 USC 1723a(d)(3)(B); 12 USC 4501(6); 12 USC 4502(3),(7); 12 USC 4513-4514; 12 USC 4517-4518(a); 12 USC 4631-4632; 12 USC 4636; 12 USC 4641; ...

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1770

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

This regulation will clarify the procedures OFHEO uses in overseeing compensation provided by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (the Enterprises) to their executive officers. It would largely formalize processes currently used by OFHEO in performing its executive compensation oversight responsibilities by requiring the timely submission of relevant information by the Enterprises.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 81771
NPRM Comment Period End 03/27/01
Final Action 06/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Christine C. Dion, Associate General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3838

RIN:

2550-AA13


OFFICE OF FEDERAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE OVERSIGHT (OFHEO)

Completed Actions

 


3746. ¤ REORGANIZATION OF THE OFHEO REGULATIONS

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4513

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR XVII

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

OFHEO published a final regulation that reorganized and renumbered its regulations to accommodate the expanded framework for proposed and anticipated regulations.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 12/26/00 65 FR 81326
Final Rule Effective 12/26/00

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

David W. Roderer, Deputy General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-6924

RIN:

2550-AA14

3747. ¤ ASSESSMENTS

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4516

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1701

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

OFHEO intends to issue a final regulation setting forth its policy and procedures with respect to the annual assessment of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 81768
NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/01
Final Action 04/05/01 66 FR 18037
Final Action Effective 05/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Isabella W. Sammons, Associate General Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-3790

RIN:

2550-AA15

3748. ¤ RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

12 USC 4501; 12 USC 4513; 12 USC 4517; 12 USC 4521; 12 USC 4631-4641

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1780.1

Legal Deadline:

None

Abstract:

OFHEO published a proposed regulation to clarify its rule and procedures for administrative and enforcement actions. It provides an overview of the scope of actions OFHEO may take and the types of remedies OFHEO may impose.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM 12/27/00 65 FR 81775
NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/01
Final Rule 04/05/01 66 FR 18040
Final Action Effective 05/05/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jamey Basham, Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-8906
TDD Phone: 800 877-8339

RIN:

2550-AA16

3749. ¤ RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Agency:

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO)

Priority:

Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:

28 USC 2461 note

CFR Citation: (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.)

12 CFR 1780.80; 12 CFR 1780.81

Legal Deadline:

Final, Statutory, Action required at least once every 4 years.

Abstract:

This final rule adjusts civil money penalty maximum amounts to account for inflation since promulgation of enforcement rules by OFHEO. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires such periodic adjustments.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Final Rule 01/04/01 66 FR 709
Final Rule Effective 01/04/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

No

Small Entities Affected:

No

Government Levels Affected:

None

Agency Contact:

Jamey Basham, Counsel, Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552
Phone: 202 414-8906
TDD Phone: 800 877-8339

RIN:

2550-AA17