OCC Renews Paperwork Collection on Bank Fee Assessments
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is renewing its paperwork collection about bank fees and wants your thoughts by May 26, 2026. This renewal helps keep fee assessments clear and fair, with no new costs or big changes for banks or the public. If you have ideas or concerns, now’s the time to speak up before the review wraps up!
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