REPORT COLLECTS INFORMATION ON THE
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FROM THE SAME
RESPONDENTS THAT FILE THE FR 2502 REPORT THESE DATA PROVIDE
INFORMATION ON BRANCH ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THEIR LENDING TO
LESS-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES. THIS REPORT, WHICH IS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE
FR 2502 REPORT, IS USED FOR SUPERVISORY, REGULATORY, AND MONETARY
POLICY PURPOSES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.