Proposal Would Update Uniform Practice, Procedure Rules

The NCUA Board unanimously approved an interagency notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend the Uniform Rules of Practice and Procedure via notation vote.

NCUA—and other federal financial regulators—identified sections of the Uniform Rules that require modification to recognize electronic pleadings and communications in administrative hearings, as well as other sections that need modification based on the experience of the agencies in administrative litigation.

The current Uniform Rules were developed when the agencies accepted only paper pleadings. The proposed regulation would recognize the use of electronic communications in all aspects of administrative hearings.

Comments on the proposed rule will be accepted until June 13.

The NCUA board approved the notice of proposed rulemaking on Nov. 19, 2021. The agency expects this change will increase the efficiency and fairness of administrative adjudications.