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The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These requests are related to financial crime regulations, such as reporting large cash transactions and anti-money laundering requirements for casinos. The public is encouraged to provide comments on these proposals by March 26, 2021. The document details different areas where the Treasury seeks to extend its data gathering efforts under existing regulations without making changes.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is inviting public comment on renewing three information collections as part of its Paperwork Reduction Act obligations. These include applications for banks seeking trust powers, assessments of diversity policies, and notifications of computer security incidents. The comment period is open until February 21, 2025, and feedback can be submitted via the FDIC website, email, mail, or hand delivery. The FDIC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of these information collections.

The Federal Reserve System has announced a notice under section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act. This details the plans of some companies to engage in or acquire businesses conducting nonbanking activities, which are permissible for bank holding companies. The notice specifically mentions WaFd, Inc., a company based in Seattle, Washington, which intends to start new ventures offering financial and investment advisory services as well as trust company functions. Comments from the public are invited, with a deadline of March 3, 2025, and these comments will be publicly accessible except for any confidential information.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection. This collection is part of EXIM's efforts to reduce paperwork and asks for feedback about the form EIB 92-36, which helps insured exporters, lenders, or brokers apply for coverage of repayment risk linked to foreign banks. The comments are due by January 6, 2025. The information gathered will help EXIM assess the creditworthiness of foreign banks and related export sales for its programs.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on its proposed information collection related to the Export Working Capital Guarantee program. This effort is part of EXIM's ongoing work to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted by February 12, 2025. The information collected will help EXIM determine the eligibility of applications and transactions for this program, which supports the export of U.S. goods and services. The form affects entities involved in export activities, and it takes approximately 2 hours per respondent annually.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeks public comments on renewing its information collection titled "Computer-Security Incident Notification." This information gathering is part of an ongoing effort to minimize paperwork and reduce respondent burden in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OCC requires banking organizations to inform them within 36 hours of a significant computer-security incident that disrupts their operations. Comments on this proposal can be submitted until March 3, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection regarding leasing, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This renewal is necessary for the OCC to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection activities. Businesses or other profit organizations are the affected public, with an estimated annual burden of 300 hours across 30 respondents. Comments are invited on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

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 Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on their information collection requests related to the sale of financial instruments like bank checks and money orders. These rules are part of efforts to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act, which requires record-keeping for transactions involving $3,000 or more to prevent illegal activities. The public is invited to provide comments by January 2, 2025. This collection primarily impacts businesses and aims to track large cash transactions more effectively.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of two forms, Form MSD-4 and Form MSD-5, for three additional years without any changes. These forms are used by municipal securities dealers associated with banks to manage information about their employees and their employment termination. The Board is interested in comments about the necessity and effectiveness of these forms and how they might lessen the burden on those required to use them. Comments must be submitted by February 21, 2025.