Applications

A primary responsibility of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Analytics Unit in the Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department is processing applications and notices that are submitted to the Federal Reserve System pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, and the Federal Reserve Act. Information concerning current applications and notices, comment periods, how to submit a comment to the Federal Reserve System, applications approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, and how to request a copy of any application filed in the First Federal Reserve District is provided here.

For questions related to applications, please contact either Scott Chu or Sheila Radville:

Scott Chu
Supervisory Analyst
617-973-3088

Sheila Radville
Manager
617-973-3340

E-Apps

E-Apps is a web-based application that will allow banking organizations supervised by the Federal Reserve System to submit regulatory filings online, either directly or through their authorized representatives.

E-Apps is intended for filings related to bank holding company mergers, acquisitions, and non-banking activities; state member bank mergers and branch expansion; and international banking applications.

The process for submitting applications online has been carefully designed to ensure the confidentiality of the data and verify the identity of the filer. Individuals will be issued a digital certificate to ensure that only authorized users can access the system.

Access E-Apps

For more information, contact your local E-Apps representative, Scott Chu, at 617-973-3088.

Treasury Capital Purchase Program

For questions related to Treasury Capital Purchase Program, please contact either Scott Chu or Sheila Radville:

Scott Chu
Supervisory Analyst
617-973-3088

Sheila Radville
Manager
617-973-3340

For additional info on the Capital Purchase Program, visit the Treasury's Emergency Economic Stabilization Act web site at http://www.treas.gov/initiatives/eesa/.

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Obtaining Copies of Applications

Requests for copies of any application or notice may be directed to Scott Chu, Supervisory Analyst, 617-973-3088, or Sheila Radville, Manager, 617-973-3340. Written requests may be directed to either individual at:

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Supervision, Regulation and Credit Department, H-3
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2204

Please be advised that there may be a photocopying fee for each copy provided.

In order for the Reserve Bank to fulfill any request for copies, the following information MUST be provided in any telephonic message or written request: your name, address, telephone number, and the application of which you are requesting a copy. Written requests may be submitted via facsimile, at 617-973-3219. For any request that is made via telephone, a written request must subsequently be forwarded to the above address or faxed to the Reserve Bank.

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How to File Comments

You are invited to submit comments on any of the applications or notices in this message. Comments must be submitted in writing to:

Richard Walker
Senior Vice President & Community Affairs Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Regional and Community Outreach, T-32
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02210-2204

The Federal Reserve System will consider your comments and any request for a hearing on the applications or notices if they are received by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on or before the last date of the comment period. To obtain a copy of the Federal Reserve Board's procedures concerning the comment process, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application or notice, you may contact Mr. Walker by phone at 617-973-3059 or by e-mail.

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Additional Information Related to Federal Reserve Applications

Applications Filing Information
The link to the Board of Governors' Web site contains general information about the types of filings required by the Federal Reserve and how they are processed.
Applications Subject to Public Comment (H.2A)
The Board of Governors' Web site has an online notice of formations and mergers of, and acquisitions by, bank holding companies, and changes in bank control. The H.2A report provides a list of companies and individuals seeking System approval to acquire a bank holding company, a bank, or a nonbanking company in a transaction that is subject to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.), the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817 (j)), Regulation Y (12 CFR Part 225), or other applicable statutes and regulations. The H.2A lists the end of the Federal Register comment period for each filing. This report is posted each Friday, is updated at least every three days, and can be searched for filings received by this, or any other, Federal Reserve Bank.
Federal Reserve System Actions & Applications (H.2)
This page provides links to the H.2 reports concerning the actions of the Board of Governors, its staff, and the Federal Reserve Banks. The report also lists the applications received by each Federal Reserve Bank during the week, as well as Community Reinvestment Act ratings issued and examinations scheduled. The H.2 report is updated every Monday.
Actions Taken by the First District Under Delegated Authority
This link provides a chronological list of actions taken by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston under delegated authority.
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, generally provides that any person has a right of access to federal agency records, unless the records (or any portion of the records) are protected from disclosure by one of FOIA's nine exemptions or by one of three special law enforcement record exclusions.
Application Forms
This link provides access to the application forms that must be filed with respect to any activities or actions that require prior notice to and/or prior approval of the Federal Reserve System, including, but not limited to: Bank Holding Company Formation/Expansion Filings, Bank Holding Company Nonbanking Activities Filings, State Member Bank Filings, Other Bank Holding Company/State Member Bank Filings, International Applications and Prior Notifications, and Notices of Change in Bank Control.
Public Meeting Transcripts
The Federal Reserve Board occasionally conducts meetings to collect information on factors it is required to consider, under the Bank Holding Company Act, to decide proposed mergers and acquisitions involving bank holding companies. The factors are the effects of the proposal on the financial and managerial resources and future prospects of the companies and banks involved in the proposal, competition in the relevant markets, and the convenience and needs of the communities to be served. Transcripts and exhibits are presented by speaker panel; each day's transcript and exhibits are also presented in their entirety after the last panel of each day.