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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) 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 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), part of the Treasury Department, is asking for public comments on its information collection related to the "Uniform Interagency Transfer Agent Registration and Deregistration Forms." This request is part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The forms, known as TA-1 and TA-W, are used by national banks and Federal savings associations to register or deregister as transfer agents for securities. The OCC wants feedback on whether these forms are needed, if their time estimates are accurate, and how they might improve the process. Comments about this information collection must be submitted by March 15, 2021.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) have finalized a rule concerning the treatment of certain debt investments by advanced banking organizations. The rule requires these organizations to deduct from their regulatory capital any investments in unsecured debt instruments issued by systemically important banks, known as GSIBs, to meet specific capacity requirements. This rule aims to reduce interconnectedness and systemic risks within the financial system and includes adjustments following public comments on the proposal. Additionally, the rule incorporates several technical amendments and new definitions to its regulatory framework.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (collectively known as "the agencies") are reviewing regulations affecting insured depository institutions. This review, under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996, aims to identify rules that are outdated, unnecessary, or too burdensome. The agencies are seeking public comments on specific categories of regulations, including Rules of Procedure, Safety and Soundness, and Securities, in hopes of reducing the regulatory impact, especially on community banks. Public comments are invited until March 11, 2025, and the agencies will use these to help decide if any regulations should be adjusted or removed.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is requesting public comments on its renewal of the information collection related to "Debt Cancellation Contracts and Debt Suspension Agreements" as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OCC is seeking feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, the accuracy of the burden estimate, and ways to reduce the collection burden on respondents. The comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and should include the agency name "OCC" and the identifier "1557-0224." This process ensures that the OCC complies with federal requirements and continues to properly manage the collection of information.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public comments on the renewal of an information collection related to "Market Risk," as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. According to this rule, national banks and federal savings associations with significant market risk exposure are required to adhere to specific guidelines for managing and disclosing this risk. Public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process are due by June 17, 2025. The OCC aims to ensure that these financial institutions maintain sufficient capital adequacy for their market risk level through these regulations.

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.

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.