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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a new rule that aims to change the requirements for national bank and Federal savings association properties. This rule includes standards for acquiring and holding real estate and considers modern needs, like mixed-use developments and virtual workspaces. The OCC is seeking public comments on the proposal to apply these standards consistently while addressing recent changes in real estate and banking operations. The comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021.

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 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This review, under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996, aims to identify rules that are outdated, unnecessary, or too burdensome.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), 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) 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.

On December 11, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published a final rule aimed at updating regulations for national banks and Federal savings associations to improve clarity, safety, and efficiency, while eliminating unnecessary requirements. A subsequent correcting amendment, effective January 11, 2021, addresses missing information and corrects three typographical errors within the final rule. These technical changes do not alter the substance of the regulations and were implemented without requiring the usual public notice and comment process, based on the OCC's determination that such steps were unnecessary. The OCC also ensured that the rule would take effect promptly, waiving typical delays because the changes increase compliance flexibility and reduce burdens for regulated institutions.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection effort titled, “Interagency Statement on Complex Structured Finance Transactions.” This initiative, required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents by soliciting public feedback on the necessity and practicality of the information collected. The OCC invites comments by May 12, 2025, on aspects such as the collection’s utility, accuracy of burden estimates, ways to enhance the information quality, and methods to minimize respondent burden, including the use of technology. This notice marks the start of a 60-day comment period before the OCC will submit the collection for approval.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve Board, and the FDIC are requesting public comments on proposed revisions and extensions to specific reports, aiming to update the guidelines for reporting certain types of deposits, such as brokered and sweep deposits. These revisions align with regulations like the Net Stable Funding Ratio and address exceptions in the revised definition of brokered deposits. Public feedback is sought on whether these updates improve the agencies' ability to monitor financial institutions and assess related risks. The changes are set to take effect beginning with the report date of June 30, 2021.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is inviting comments on the proposed renewal of an information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves a revision of their annual stress test reporting template for financial institutions with assets of $250 billion or more, under the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposed updates aim to align with existing Federal Reserve reporting forms and exclude outdated or unnecessary components. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted by various methods outlined in the notice until March 7, 2025.