[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71437-71438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29707]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

[Docket ID OCC-2011-0025]


Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of the Treasury, Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has 
determined to carry on the work of the Mutual Savings Association 
Advisory Committee (MSAAC or Committee) formerly administered by the 
Office of Thrift Supervision, as it is necessary and in the public 
interest in order for the OCC to study the needs of and challenges 
facing mutual savings associations. The OCC is seeking nominations of 
individuals who are officers and/or directors of mutual savings 
associations to be considered for selection as MSAAC members.

DATES: Nominations must be received on or before January 17, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to 
[email protected] or mailed to: Timothy T. Ward, Deputy 
Comptroller for Thrift Supervision, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20219.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristin Merritt, Special Counsel, 
Administrative & Internal Law, (202) 874-4681, Office of the 
Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20219.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC has determined that the continuation 
of the MSAAC under the OCC's administration is necessary and in the 
public interest. The Committee will be administered by the OCC in 
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 1, 
section 9(c). The Committee will advise the OCC on ways to meet the 
goals established by section 5(a) of the Home Owners' Loan Act (HOLA), 
12 USC 1464. The Committee will advise the OCC with regard to mutual 
associations on means to: (1) Provide for the organization, 
incorporation, examination, operation

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and regulation of associations to be known as federal savings 
associations (including federal savings banks); and (2) issue charters 
therefore, giving primary consideration of the best practices of thrift 
institutions in the United States. The MSAAC will help meet those goals 
by providing OCC with informed advice and recommendations regarding the 
current and future circumstances and needs of mutual savings 
associations.
    Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for MSAAC membership. Committee members are not 
compensated for their time, but are eligible for reimbursement of 
travel expenses in accordance with applicable federal law and 
regulations.

    Dated: November 10, 2011.

    By the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
John Walsh,
Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
[FR Doc. 2011-29707 Filed 11-16-11; 8:45 am]
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