Federal Register #2026-09632

CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection for Foreign Boards of Trade Registration and Reporting

This opportunity concerns the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) request for public comment on its information collection requirements for the registration and ongoing reporting of Foreign Boards of Trade (FBOTs) offering direct electronic trading access to U.S. participants. - Government Buyer: - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Headquarters: Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581 - Chicago Office: 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604 - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection services related to: - Initial registration of Foreign Boards of Trade - Ongoing quarterly and annual reporting by FBOTs - Compliance with CFTC regulations (Part 48) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applies to FBOTs providing direct access to electronic trading and order matching systems for U.S.-based members or participants - Covers both initial and ongoing reporting obligations - No physical products, OEMs, or part numbers are involved; this is a regulatory compliance and reporting requirement - Public comment is solicited as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process - Place of Performance/Delivery: - CFTC Headquarters (Washington, DC) - CFTC Chicago Office (Chicago, IL)

Description

This notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR pertains to the registration of Foreign Boards of Trade (FBOT) that provide direct access to their electronic trading and order matching systems to members or participants located in the United States. The collection includes initial registration and ongoing quarterly and annual reporting requirements to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations. The notice invites public comments on the information collection by June 15, 2026.

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