Agency Seeks Permission to Keep Asking How It’s Doing

2026-14627, Penalties for Failure To Provide Certain Notices or Other Material Information

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is proposing new rules to set clear penalties for pension plans that don’t send important notices or info on time. This affects pension plan managers who could face fines but might also get penalties waived in certain cases. Comments on these changes are open until September 21, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!

2026-13639, Improvements to Rules on Recoupment of Benefit Overpayments

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is updating how it takes back money when it pays too much in benefits. Now, they'll recoup a flat 5% from a participant’s monthly benefit and won’t take money from surviving beneficiaries anymore. These changes affect people in single-employer plans and could make repayments simpler and fairer starting after the comment period ends on September 4, 2026.

2026-13124, Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Valuing Benefits

Starting July 31, 2026, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is updating how it calculates interest rates used to value benefits in single-employer pension plans that are ending. This change affects plan sponsors and employers involved in these plans, helping make sure benefit values match current market conditions. If you’re involved with these plans, get ready for new numbers that could impact how much money is set aside or owed.

2026-12648, Submission of Information Collections for OMB Review; Comment Request; Direct Express Enrollment Form

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation wants to keep collecting info to help people sign up for the Direct Express debit card, which lets federal benefit recipients get their money electronically. They’re asking for public feedback by July 24, 2026, to make sure everything’s clear and easy. This won’t cost anyone extra but helps keep benefits flowing smoothly and safely.

2026-12100, Technical Amendments: Special Financial Assistance

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is updating rules about special financial help for pension plans. These changes clarify how plans can invest the money, when PBGC approval is needed for certain claims, and remove a rule about using funds for health costs. Plan managers and employers should note these tweaks and send comments by August 17, 2026.

2026-10805, Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Liability for Termination of Single-Employer Plans

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) wants to keep collecting info about who’s responsible when single-employer pension plans end. This affects companies and workers involved in these plans and helps make sure everyone knows their duties. You’ve got until June 29, 2026, to share your thoughts, and this process keeps things running smoothly without extra costs right now.

Previous: 2026-11293, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Housing Vacancy Survey (HVS)

The Census Bureau is asking to keep collecting housing vacancy info every month without changes. About 59,000 landlords, rental agents, and neighbors help by sharing quick updates on empty homes, which helps everyone understand the housing market better. This survey keeps running smoothly with no extra cost or time burden, and you’ve got 30 days to share your thoughts!

Next: 2026-11295, Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records

HUD is updating its system that checks the income of people getting rental help to make sure everything’s accurate. They’re bringing back two important uses, adding new tools to spot income issues, and updating contact info. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until July 6, 2026, before these changes take effect—no extra costs involved!