Treasury Securities Disposition for Decedents - Information Collection

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Published March 2nd, 2026

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service is seeking public comment on the extension of an existing information collection regarding the disposition of a decedent's Treasury Securities. The current collection is estimated to affect 18,500 respondents annually, with an estimated time of 30 minutes per respondent.

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What changed

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service is requesting comments on the extension of an approved information collection, specifically FS Form 5394, concerning the disposition of a decedent's Treasury Securities. This form is used when an estate has been formally administered and closed or settled without a court-appointed representative. The agency estimates 18,500 respondents will spend approximately 30 minutes each on this form annually, contributing to a total annual burden of 9,250 hours.

This is a standard notice for public comment as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The agency is seeking input on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements for the collection. Comments are due by May 4, 2026. While this is a routine information collection review, entities involved in estate settlement should be aware of the process and may wish to provide feedback on the form's clarity and efficiency.

What to do next

Review FS Form 5394 and associated collection requirements.
Submit comments on the information collection by May 4, 2026, if applicable.

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Content

ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

SUMMARY:

The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections,
as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently the Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the
Treasury is soliciting comments concerning the Agreement and Request for Disposition of a Decedent's Treasury Securities.

DATES:

Written comments should be received on or before May 4, 2026 to be assured of consideration.

ADDRESSES:

Direct all written comments and requests for additional information to Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Bruce A. Sharp, #T1-G,
P.O. Box 1328, Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328, or bruce.sharp@fiscal.treasury.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Title: Agreement and Request for Disposition of a Decedent's Treasury Securities.

OMB Number: 1530-0046.

Form Number: FS Form 5394.

Abstract: The information is necessary for the disposition of Treasury securities and/or payments to the entitled person(s) when the
decedent's estate was formally administered through the court and has been closed, or the estate is being settled in accordance
with State statute without the necessity of the court appointing a legal representative.

Current Actions: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Type of Review: Regular.

Affected Public: Individuals or Households.

Estimated Number of Respondents: 18,500.

Estimated Time per Respondent: 30 minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,250.

Request for Comments: Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments
will become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on: 1. Whether the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; 2.
the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information; 3. ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information to be collected; 4. ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents,
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and 5. estimates of
capital or start-up costs and costs of operation, maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

Dated: March 2, 2026. Bruce A. Sharp, Bureau PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2026-04295 Filed 3-3-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-AS-P