OCC Seeks Feedback on Renewing Community Bank Surveys Smoothly

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.

2026-06281 — Rescission of OCC Guidelines Establishing Standards for Recovery Planning by Certain Large Insured National Banks, Insured Federal Savings Associations, and Insured Federal Branches

Starting May 1, 2026, the OCC is scrapping the recovery planning rules for certain big banks and federal savings associations. This means these banks no longer have to follow specific recovery plan standards designed to help them bounce back from financial stress. The change aims to cut down on extra paperwork without affecting safety or costs.

2026-05960 — Regulatory Capital Rules: Regulatory Capital and Standardized Approach for Risk-Weighted Assets

Big banks and community banks are getting new rules to better measure the risks in their loans and investments. The changes update how banks count certain assets and income when figuring out their safety net money, called regulatory capital. These updates aim to make banks safer and smarter with their money, with some rules kicking in soon and affecting how much capital banks need to hold.

2026-05958 — Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

The Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC want your thoughts on updating rules about how banks report their money and risks. These changes affect banks of all sizes, especially those with big trading activities, and aim to keep things clear and fair for the next three years. You’ve got until May 26, 2026, to share your ideas—no extra costs for banks, just smarter paperwork!

2026-04936 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Information Collection Renewal; Comment Request; Margin and Capital Requirements for Covered Swap Entities

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is asking for public feedback to renew its paperwork rules about margin and capital requirements for covered swap entities—basically, financial firms that trade big swaps. This renewal helps keep the rules clear and up-to-date without adding extra hassle. If you’re involved in these financial activities, you’ve got until May 12, 2026, to share your thoughts—no new fees or changes yet, just a check-in!

2026-04275 — Community Bank Licensing Amendments

Starting April 3, 2026, smaller national banks and Federal savings associations with less than $30 billion in assets will enjoy simpler and faster licensing rules. These changes cut red tape, making it easier and quicker for these community banks to handle corporate activities without heavy paperwork. This means less hassle and potentially lower costs for banks that meet certain conditions.

Previous: 2025-16260 — Advisory Circular No. 450.131-1, Probability of Failure

The FAA is rolling out new guidance to help rocket and space vehicle operators figure out the chances their vehicle might fail. This is key for anyone applying for a launch or reentry license. If you’re in the space biz, now’s the time to check out the draft and share your thoughts—this could shape how licenses get approved and keep space travel safer!

Next: 2025-16226 — National Human Genome Research Institute; Amended Notice of Meeting

The National Human Genome Research Institute changed the meeting time for its advisory council on September 16, 2025. The meeting now starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m., instead of the original 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This update affects anyone interested in attending or following the meeting, with no changes to costs or location.