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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public input on a new proposal related to the reporting of transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities by certain financial institutions. This proposed rule, known as FR 2956, aims to collect detailed daily transaction data from depository institutions that meet specific trading volume criteria. Comments from the public on this proposal are invited by March 22, 2021, and can be submitted through various methods including email and the Federal Reserve’s website. The Board plans to implement this new reporting requirement in 2021, under legal authority provided by the Federal Reserve Act.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comments on a proposal to extend the use of the Health Insurance Claim Form. This effort is part of an ongoing initiative to reduce paperwork and make the process easier for respondents, aligning with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The form, identified as OWCP-1500, is used to collect necessary information to pay health care providers for services to injured workers covered under various compensation programs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments, and all submissions will be publicly accessible.