CFTC Reviews Paperwork Burden for Futures Traders' Info
Published Date: 2/25/2026
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Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new paperwork plan that affects traders and companies dealing with futures. They want to make sure the info they collect is useful and not too much of a hassle. You’ve got until June 24, 2026, to share your thoughts, so don’t miss out on shaping how this all works—and keep an eye on any costs or time it might add!
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CFTC OMB Paperwork Burden Notice
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked OMB to renew a paperwork approval (OMB Control No. 3038-0107) so its Office of Customer Education and Outreach can collect non‑statistical customer feedback. The agency estimates 14,400 respondents annually, an average of 2 hours each, for a total of 28,800 hours per year, with no capital or operating and maintenance costs; comments are due June 24, 2026.
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