Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new paperwork plan that affects traders and companies. They want to make sure the info they collect is worth the time and money it takes. You’ve got until March 11, 2026, to share your thoughts and help shape the rules!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
CFTC Registration Forms Extended
The CFTC is requesting an extension of the information collection for registration under the Commodity Exchange Act (OMB Control No. 3038-0023). This collection covers registration forms for futures commission merchants, introducing brokers, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, retail foreign exchange dealers, associated persons, and floor traders/floor brokers (it does not cover swap dealers and major swap participants).
Estimated Paperwork Time Burden
The CFTC estimates this information collection covers 55,561 respondents and requires a total of 5,726 annual burden hours. The agency says the frequency of collection is "on occasion" and reports no capital or operating and maintenance costs associated with the collection.
Public Comment Deadline and Process
The CFTC has forwarded this Information Collection Request to OMB for review and is seeking public comments through March 11, 2026. Comments may be submitted at https://www.reginfo.gov or to the CFTC comment portal and by mail or hand delivery per the notice instructions.
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