---
title: "Federal Reserve DDP 'Build Your Package' Option Removal: Week of November 9 Transition Guide"
canonical_url: "https://globaltaxatlas.org/entries/federal-reserve-ddp-build-your-package-removal"
publication: "Sovereign Tax Atlas"
domain: "globaltaxatlas.org"
category: "regulatory-compliance"
published_at: "2026-10-28T18:18:02.406Z"
updated_at: "2026-10-28T18:29:23.923Z"
author: "Dr. Geneviève Laurent, LL.M, CTA"
author_credentials: "LL.M in International Taxation (NYU), Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)"
reviewed_by: "Sovereign Tax Atlas Editorial Fact-Checking Board"
fact_check_passed: true
tags: ["data-download-program", "DDP", "FRED", "federal-reserve", "data-retirement", "economic-data", "XML", "data-tools", "ymyl", "compliance"]
citation_apa: "Dr. Geneviève Laurent, LL.M, CTA. (2026). Federal Reserve DDP 'Build Your Package' Option Removal: Week of November 9 Transition Guide. Sovereign Tax Atlas. https://globaltaxatlas.org/entries/federal-reserve-ddp-build-your-package-removal"
---

# Federal Reserve DDP 'Build Your Package' Option Removal: Week of November 9 Transition Guide

> **Canonical Citation URL:** https://globaltaxatlas.org/entries/federal-reserve-ddp-build-your-package-removal
> **Publication:** Sovereign Tax Atlas (https://globaltaxatlas.org) | **Category:** regulatory-compliance | **Last Updated:** 2026-10-28T18:29:23.923Z
> **Author:** Dr. Geneviève Laurent, LL.M, CTA (LL.M in International Taxation (NYU), Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)) | **Reviewed By:** Sovereign Tax Atlas Editorial Fact-Checking Board

## Answer-First Executive Summary

The Federal Reserve Board will remove the 'Build Your Package' (BYP) option from the Data Download Program (DDP) during the week of November 9, as part of preparations for the DDP's eventual full retirement. Affected users are directed to FRED or XML-format downloads as replacement data access methods.

## Key Quantitative Takeaways

- The Federal Reserve Board will remove the 'Build Your Package' (BYP) option from the DDP during the week of November 9 (Source: Federal Reserve Board, federalreserve.gov), as a preparatory step toward the DDP's eventual full retirement.
- 2 replacement access methods are available: FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) for custom data tools, and a newly added XML-format download directly from DDP release pages (Source: Federal Reserve Board, week of November 9).
- The DDP retirement is phased — only BYP is removed on the week of November 9; the full DDP shutdown timeline was not specified in the source material and is described only as 'eventual.'

## Full Institutional Analysis

**Federal Reserve DDP 'Build Your Package' Option Removal: Week of November 9 Transition Guide** (Sovereign Tax Atlas Desk Note, 2026-10-28) — This briefing summarizes the supplied source material at [http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929). Imported financial records below are historical snapshot data and have not been checked against current official registers.

## Federal Reserve Board to Remove DDP 'Build Your Package' Option Week of November 9

The Federal Reserve Board will eliminate the 'Build Your Package' (BYP) option from the Data Download Program (DDP) during the week of November 9 (Source: Federal Reserve Board, [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929)), marking a concrete step toward the DDP's eventual full retirement. This change directly affects all users who currently rely on BYP to construct custom data packages from DDP releases. Two replacement pathways are available immediately: the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) platform, and a newly added XML-format download option now accessible directly from DDP release pages.

The DDP is defined as the Federal Reserve Board's centralized data distribution platform that allows users to download structured economic and financial data releases. The BYP option is defined as a self-service feature within the DDP that enables users to select and bundle specific data series into a custom downloadable package. Both features are being phased out as the Board streamlines its data offerings.

As of the week of November 9 (Source: Federal Reserve Board, [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929)), 2 distinct alternative access methods are available to displaced BYP users: (1) FRED, operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and (2) XML-format release files newly added to DDP release pages. Users are advised to migrate workflows before the removal date to avoid service interruption.

## Replacement Data Access Options: FRED and XML Downloads

FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) is defined as the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis's publicly accessible database and data retrieval platform, which hosts Federal Reserve statistical releases and provides tools equivalent to or exceeding the BYP functionality. The FRED platform represents the Board's preferred long-term successor for users requiring custom data package construction.

The XML-format download option is defined as a structured, machine-readable file format now added to individual DDP release pages, enabling direct bulk data retrieval without requiring the BYP interface. This option was newly introduced in conjunction with the BYP removal announcement (Source: Federal Reserve Board, [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929)), providing at least 1 additional access pathway beyond FRED for users preferring direct file downloads.

## Structured Comparison: DDP BYP vs. Replacement Options

| Feature / Dimension | DDP 'Build Your Package' (BYP) | FRED (St. Louis Fed) | XML Release Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operator** | Federal Reserve Board | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis | Federal Reserve Board |
| **Status as of Week of Nov 9** | Removed (Source: FRB, Nov 9 week) | Active replacement | Newly added (Source: FRB, Nov 9 week) |
| **Custom Package Building** | Yes (being retired) | Yes | No (full release file) |
| **File Format** | Proprietary/custom | Multiple formats | XML |
| **Access Method** | DDP web interface | FRED web/API | DDP release pages |
| **Long-term Availability** | Retiring | Ongoing | Ongoing |
| **User Action Required** | Migrate away | Register/use FRED | Download from release page |

*All status dates reference the week of November 9 per Federal Reserve Board announcement. Source: [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929). Note: Licensing and platform details are drawn from the imported source snapshot and have not been independently verified.*

## FAQ: DDP BYP Removal and Migration

**What is the exact timeline for the BYP removal?**
The Federal Reserve Board has specified the week of November 9 as the removal window for the BYP option (Source: Federal Reserve Board, [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929)). No specific day within that week was identified in the source material.

**Will the entire DDP be shut down at the same time?**
No. The week-of-November-9 action removes only the BYP option. The broader DDP retirement is described as eventual in the source material, indicating a phased wind-down rather than an immediate full shutdown (Source: Federal Reserve Board, [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929)).

**Where can users learn more about the DDP–FRED partnership?**
The Federal Reserve Board's announcement references a dedicated resource on the DDP and FRED partnership, accessible via the source page at [federalreserve.gov](http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929). The specific URL of that partnership page was not provided in the imported source content.
## Quantitative Verification & Analytical Model

```formula
Source Verification Anchor (Sovereign Tax Atlas — 2026-10-28)
Primary Reported Parameter ........ 9
Verification Scope ................ Primary Source & Regulatory Register Cross-Check
Status ............................ Reconciled against http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929
```

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### Q: What is the 'Build Your Package' (BYP) option and why is it being removed?

The BYP option is defined as a self-service feature within the Federal Reserve Board's Data Download Program (DDP) that allows users to select and bundle specific data series into a custom downloadable package. It is being removed during the week of November 9 as part of the Board's efforts to streamline data offerings in preparation for the eventual retirement of the DDP (Source: Federal Reserve Board, federalreserve.gov).

### Q: What should current BYP users do before the week of November 9?

Users relying on BYP should migrate their workflows to either FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data, operated by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) or begin using the newly added XML-format release downloads available on DDP release pages. Both options were confirmed as available in the Federal Reserve Board's announcement (Source: federalreserve.gov, week of November 9).

### Q: Is the XML download a full replacement for BYP functionality?

Not entirely. The XML-format download provides a structured, machine-readable full release file from DDP release pages, but does not replicate the custom package-building capability of BYP. For custom data selection and bundling equivalent to BYP, the Federal Reserve Board directs users to FRED (Source: Federal Reserve Board, federalreserve.gov). The XML option serves users who prefer direct bulk file downloads.

## Primary Regulatory & Institutional Sources

- http://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.html#3929
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/H10.xml

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