NCUA Seeks Boring Comments on Credit Union Paperwork Renewal

2026-05797 — Third-Party Servicing of Indirect Vehicle Loans

The NCUA wants to make it easier for credit unions to use third-party companies to handle indirect vehicle loans by cutting some complicated rules. This change will save money and reduce paperwork, helping credit unions serve their members faster and better. If you have thoughts, speak up by May 26, 2026!

2026-04761 — Records Preservation Program and Appendices-Record Retention Guidelines; Catastrophic Act Preparedness Guidelines

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is updating its rules to make it easier for credit unions to keep important records safe, especially during disasters. This update clarifies rules, updates definitions, and removes old appendices, helping credit unions protect member info without confusion. Comments on these changes are open until May 11, 2026, with no new costs expected.

2026-04154 — Regulatory Publication and Voluntary Review as Contemplated by the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is reviewing its rules to cut out old, unnecessary, or tough regulations that slow things down. This final review focuses on rules about corporate credit unions, staff roles, anti-money laundering, procedures, and safety. If you’re involved with credit unions, now’s your chance to comment by June 1, 2026, helping shape smarter, simpler rules without extra costs.

2026-03802 — Renewal of Agency Information Collections of Previously Approved Collections; Request for Comments

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is renewing and updating some paperwork rules that credit unions follow to keep important records safe and organized. This affects about 4,300 credit unions, who’ll keep doing their record-keeping with a few tweaks and fewer participants than before. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by March 30, 2026—no extra costs, just keeping things running smoothly!

2025-06748 — Temporary Exceptions to FIRREA Appraisal Requirements in Los Angeles County as Affected by California Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds

If you’re dealing with real estate loans or sales in Los Angeles County after the recent wildfires and strong winds, good news! The usual strict property appraisal rules are temporarily relaxed to help speed things up. These special rules last until January 8, 2028, giving banks and buyers more flexibility during recovery.

2026-04905 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The National Credit Union Administration is holding a closed meeting on March 17, 2026, to discuss a board appeal. This affects credit union leaders and anyone interested in their decisions. No new costs or timing changes are announced, but the meeting keeps important decisions behind the scenes as allowed by law.

Previous: 2025-22652 — Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

The EPA just announced new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir and updated rules for safer, more fuel-efficient cars from 2022 to 2031. If you care about clean air, safer vehicles, or local projects, now’s the time to check out these reports and share your thoughts before the deadlines in January 2026. These updates help protect the environment and guide smart decisions that could affect your community and wallet.

Next: 2025-22657 — Omaha Public Power District; Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

The Omaha Public Power District wants to update its plan for closing the Fort Calhoun nuclear plant in Nebraska. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviewed the changes and found they won’t harm the environment, so the site can be safely released for other uses. This means the cleanup can move forward without delays or extra costs.