Treasury Seeks Comments on Bank Interest Risk Paperwork Renewal

2026-08143, Streamlining Regulations Concerning Public Welfare Investments, Open Market Collateralized Loan Obligations, and Federal Savings Association Nondiscrimination Requirements

The Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency wants to simplify some banking rules by removing outdated or confusing parts. This affects banks, especially federal savings associations and those dealing with certain loan investments. They’re asking for public feedback by May 27, 2026, aiming to cut red tape and make compliance easier without changing costs.

2025-21626, Regulatory Capital Rule: Modifications to the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio Standards for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies and Their Subsidiary Depository Institutions; Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity and Long-Term Debt Requirements for U.S. Global Systemically Important Bank Holding Companies

Big U.S. banks that are super important to the economy are getting new rules to keep them safer and stronger. These changes tweak how much money they must keep on hand and how they handle long-term debt, helping prevent financial trouble. The new rules kick in soon and could affect how these banks manage billions in assets and debt.

2026-16532, Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Conversions From Mutual to Stock Form

The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Conversions From Mutual to Stock Form."

2026-16454, Community Reinvestment Act Regulations

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are proposing to amend their Community Reinvestment Act rules by making certain substantive, technical, and process-oriented changes to refocus on the statutory objective of encouraging banks to meet the credit needs of their communities; to better ensure that community development grants reach the communities they are intended to benefit; to reduce unnecessary burden, particularly for community banks; and to provide greater clarity for how to obtain CRA consideration. The OCC and the FDIC are also proposing certain technical changes to their rules implementing the Community Reinvestment Act sunshine requirements of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. In addition, the OCC is proposing similar technical changes to its Public Welfare Investments rule and its Rules, Policies, and Procedures for Corporate Activities.

2026-15867, OCC Rules Regarding the Availability of OCC Information

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing changes to its rules on information disclosure. The proposal would clarify the process for obtaining OCC approval to disclose non- public OCC information and allow for the disclosure of confidential supervisory information without OCC approval in certain circumstances, provided that applicable safeguards are observed. It also refines the OCC's process for requesting records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), amends the rules to provide for expedited process of FOIA requests, and makes other structural and conforming changes.

2026-15088, Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Applications for Licensing or Registration To Issue Payment Stablecoins Under the GENIUS Act

The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is proposing a new information collection to comply with the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act or the Act) requirement for entities seeking to issue payment stablecoins in the United States. The OCC is seeking a new OMB control number for this information collection.

Previous: 2025-22326, Pipeline Safety: Minimum Random Drug Testing Rate for Calendar Year 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, pipeline companies must randomly drug test at least 50% of their covered employees to keep everyone safe. This rule affects workers in gas, hazardous liquid, and natural gas storage facilities, and it stays in place because recent tests showed over 1% positive results. No extra costs were mentioned, but companies should be ready to test half their team all year long!

Next: 2025-22329, National Institute on Drug Abuse; Notice of Closed Meeting

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is holding a private meeting on January 21-22, 2026, to review the skills and work of its researchers. This closed meeting helps make sure the best scientists are leading important drug abuse studies. No public attendance or money changes are involved, but it’s a key step in keeping research top-notch.