Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21203
SEC Request for Comments on Rule 17Ad-22 Information Collection
Buyer
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted
October 16, 2026
Identifier
2026-21203
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on an existing regulatory information collection, not soliciting products or services. - Government buyer: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - Purpose: The SEC plans to submit the Rule 17Ad-22 information collection requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. - Requirements: Registered clearing agencies must maintain written policies and procedures addressing governance, operations, risk management, and related topics. - Estimated burden and cost: 14,121 hours and $17,753,920 in annual costs, as estimated by the SEC. These are information-collection estimates, not a contract value. - Products, services, OEMs, and vendors: None requested or identified.
Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comments on the existing information collection requirements in Rule 17Ad-22 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC plans to submit the collection to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Rule 17Ad-22 requires registered clearing agencies to maintain written policies and procedures addressing topics including governance, operations, and risk management. The notice estimates an annual burden of 14,121 hours and annual costs of $17,753,920; comments are due December 15, 2026.