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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of the "Fair Housing Home Loan Data System Regulation" information collection. This request is part of the agency's effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The regulation requires certain national banks to collect and maintain specific data on home loans, especially if they receive over 50 home loan applications annually. The OCC is asking for feedback on whether the information collections are necessary, how to reduce the burden on respondents, and any start-up or ongoing costs associated with providing the information.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced adjustments to its maximum civil money penalties to account for inflation. These changes are in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, updated by the Improvements Act of 2015. The updates apply to penalties assessed starting January 10, 2025, for violations occurring on or after November 2, 2015. The OCC used guidance from the Office of Management and Budget to apply the inflation multiplier required for the adjustment.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the Treasury Department, is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection titled "Covered Savings Associations Notice." This action is part of the OCC's efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents. The collection involves Federal savings associations that choose to operate with the same rights and duties as national banks. The OCC seeks input on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and potential ways to reduce the burden on respondents.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public and agency comments on the renewal of an information collection called the "Examination Survey," as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This survey collects feedback from banks regarding the OCC's supervisory activities and aims to improve the examination process through responses on communication, data requests, and examiner professionalism. Comments are due by February 10, 2021, and can be submitted via email, mail, fax, or courier. The survey helps the OCC in enhancing examination quality and targeting examiner training.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on renewing an information collection known as the "Bank Appeals Follow-Up Questionnaire." This is part of a broader effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information gathered will assess the effectiveness of the OCC's appeals process for banks and help improve it. Comments on the need, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection are invited, and they must be submitted by April 19, 2021.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to "Investment Securities" under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the OCC’s ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The OCC plans to gather feedback until March 15, 2021, and is interested in opinions on the utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collected, as well as ideas for improving data collection methods. Comments received will be considered when the OCC submits its request for renewal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has announced a request for public comments on the renewal of an information collection titled "Minimum Security Devices and Procedures, Reports of Suspicious Activities, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program." This is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection involves security requirements for banks and savings associations, such as designating a security officer and reporting suspicious activities. Comments are due by April 21, 2025, and will be used to evaluate the necessity, burden, and methods of the data collection process.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a new rule that would allow exemptions from certain requirements tied to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), which banks and savings associations must file. This rule aims to give national banks and federal savings associations some flexibility if they come up with new, more efficient ways to comply with anti-money laundering laws, while still being reviewed for safety and soundness. The proposal includes guidelines on how banks can apply for these exemptions and factors that will be considered in granting them, like consistency with the Bank Secrecy Act and any supervisory concerns. The OCC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule until February 22, 2021.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting comments from the public and other federal agencies on its plan to renew the information collection titled "Fiduciary Activities" as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The OCC aims to reduce paperwork and ensure compliance by using a valid OMB control number and has already submitted the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. Interested parties can submit comments by March 29, 2021, with specific instructions provided to guide the submission process. The OCC's initiative is focused on improving the utility and effectiveness of information collection while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Depository Institutions Disaster Relief Act of 1992 (DIDRA) allows agencies to temporarily suspend some appraisal requirements under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) for real estate transactions in disaster areas. Following the President's declaration of a major disaster in Los Angeles County, California due to wildfires and straight-line winds starting January 7, 2025, these exceptions have been granted for affected real estate transactions until January 8, 2028. The exceptions aim to facilitate recovery and are consistent with safe banking practices, as long as certain conditions are met, like having a commitment to fund transactions and ensuring the property's value is supportive.