NCUA Issues Voluntary EGRPRA Review; Continues Deregulation Project

Alexandria, VA (March 5, 2026) ― The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced its continued review of regulations as part of the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act (EGRPRA) of 1996. While the NCUA is not statutorily required to undertake the review, NCUA has elected to participate in the decennial review process.

NCUA's EGRPRA review will continue to inform NCUA's Deregulation Project and future rounds of regulatory change. The agency remains committed to efficiency and reducing regulatory burden on credit unions.

Under the voluntary EGRPRA review, NCUA is reviewing its regulations relating to:

• Applications and Reporting;
• Powers and Activities;
• Agency Programs;
• Capital;
• Consumer Protection;
• Corporate Credit Unions;
• Directors, Officers, and Employees;
• Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act;
• Rules of Procedure; and
• Safety and Soundness.

For more information, please see the Federal Register notice. The comment period will be open for 90 days.

NCUA will continue its efforts to ensure regulations are appropriately tailored to the size and risks posed by credit unions while ensuring their safety and soundness.