Opportunity
Federal Register #15570014
OCC Requests Public Comment on Licensing Manual Information Collection Revisions
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
15570014
This opportunity is a public comment request from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding revisions to its Licensing Manual information collection. - Government Buyer: - Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), U.S. Department of the Treasury - Purpose: - Soliciting public feedback on proposed updates to the Licensing Manual, which governs policies and procedures for national bank formation, entry into the federal banking system, and corporate changes by existing banks - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or acquisition - No products or services are being requested - Notable Requirements: - Focus is on clarifying edits and policy updates - Seeks to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act - Public input is requested to improve the information collection process - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable
Description
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), part of the Treasury Department, is requesting comments on a revision to its information collection titled "Licensing Manual." This manual outlines policies and procedures for the formation of national banks or federal branches, corporate expansions, and structural changes by existing banks. The revisions include clarifying edits and updates to department policies with minimal impact on the information requested from applicants. The OCC invites public comments to reduce paperwork and respondent burden as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.