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The Department of the Treasury is submitting information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan, which is used to check if retirement plans meet the required standards or need auditing. They are inviting public comments on these requests until February 5, 2021. The information collection affects businesses, individuals, and non-profits, with an estimated 929,000 responses expected annually and a total burden of approximately 934,830 hours.

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 U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that they are adding one or more persons to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action means that any property or interests these individuals have within the United States are now blocked. As a result, people in the U.S. are generally not allowed to conduct transactions with these individuals. The decision was effective as of December 17, 2024.

The United States Mint, part of the Treasury Department, announced new pricing for its numismatic clad products. These prices will become effective on January 2, 2025. The change is officially documented in the Federal Register under citation 89 FR 104613 and legal authority granted by specified sections of the U.S. Code. For further details or inquiries, Derrick Griffin at the United States Mint can be contacted.

The United States Mint, part of the Treasury Department, has announced the price for the Armed Forces 2.5 oz. Silver Medals, which will be $160.00. This announcement is documented as a notice in the Federal Register and provides the contact information for Ann Bailey, from the Mint’s Sales and Marketing team, for any further inquiries. The pricing is authorized under 31 U.S.C. 5111(a)(2).

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is asking for public feedback on the information collection related to Form 1099-PATR, which reports taxable distributions from cooperatives. This effort is part of their ongoing attempts to lessen the paperwork and time burden for people and organizations. The IRS is especially interested in comments about whether the information collection is actually needed, how accurate their burden estimates are, and ways to make the process easier, including electronic submissions. Feedback is requested by May 27, 2025.

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 Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), part of the U.S. Department of Treasury, has announced the availability of up to $500 million in guarantees for fiscal year 2025 under the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. This program is designed to help Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) by offering bond guarantees that support lending for economic development projects. Interested parties need to submit their applications by specified deadlines in early 2025. The rules and detailed requirements for the application and qualification processes are explained in the notice, which also includes guidance on compliance with regulations and statutes.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that certain individuals have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action means that all property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals are blocked. U.S. persons are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with these individuals. More details, including the list and additional information about OFAC's sanctions programs, can be found on their website.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on Form W-2G, which is used for reporting certain gambling winnings. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to reduce paperwork and make it easier for people to comply with tax laws. The agency needs feedback to ensure the information collected is helpful and the process is as efficient as possible. Comments are open until April 21, 2025, and aim to improve the quality and clarity of information collected, as well as explore ways to minimize the burden on those who need to fill out the form.