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The Federal Reserve has issued an interim final rule to extend relief for certain loans guaranteed under the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until March 31, 2021. This extension also includes PPP second draw loans and exempts insider loans from certain banking regulations if these loans pose minimal risk. This rule aims to facilitate lending to small businesses owned by bank insiders, ensuring they have access to financial resources without being hindered by restrictions. The public is invited to comment on the rule until April 5, 2021.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has implemented a final rule to remove outdated and duplicative regulations related to "Prompt Corrective Action" that were inherited from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). The goal is to streamline regulations and ensure clarity by consolidating these rules into existing FDIC regulations. This change affects state savings associations, making it clear that all FDIC-supervised institutions will follow the same regulations. These adjustments are not expected to have substantial impacts on small entities, as the rules remain consistent with existing FDIC standards.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting public and federal agency comments on a proposed revision to an information collection requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves updating reporting requirements for national banks and federal savings associations, particularly those with assets of $250 billion or more, to align with stress test templates used by the Federal Reserve. The goal is to minimize the burden on these institutions while ensuring effective stress testing practices. Comments on the proposal are requested by March 29, 2021, and the OCC encourages electronic submissions.

The Federal Reserve System has released a notice about companies seeking approval to form or acquire bank holding companies. These applications are pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act and related regulations. One notable application is from Winchester Bancorp, MHC, which aims to become a bank holding company by acquiring a majority stake in Winchester Bancorp, Inc., and thus gain control over Winchester Savings Bank. The public can access the applications for inspection and are invited to submit comments by January 21, 2025.

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 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending the Basel II Interagency Pillar 2 Supervisory Guidance for another three years. This decision, with no changes to the guidance, allows advanced banking organizations to keep using internal methods to determine credit and operational risks. The guidance requires these banks to maintain specific documentation and meet certain qualifications. The Federal Reserve received no public comments on this extension during the comment period that ended on September 27, 2024.

The Federal Reserve System received applications from several individuals and trusts to acquire shares of Guaranty Bancorp, Inc., and Woodsville Guaranty Savings Bank, both located in Woodsville, New Hampshire. The public can inspect the application details and other filings at the indicated Federal Reserve Banks or on the Board of Governors' website. Comments about the applications must be submitted by March 13, 2025, and will be publicly disclosed without alterations, so personal or confidential information should not be included.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is withdrawing its proposed rules related to brokered deposit restrictions, corporate governance, and the Change in Bank Control Act. These proposals, published in 2023 and 2024, aimed to revise existing regulations but faced issues like being overly complex, conflicting with state laws, and potentially discouraging investments in banks. If the FDIC decides to take regulatory action on these matters in the future, it will announce new proposals.