FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO
RECORD THE IDENTITY OF ANY PERSON WHO ENGAGES IN A CURRENCY
TRANSACTION OF MORE THAN $10,000. THEY MUST FILE A REPORT ON FORM
4789 WITHIN 15 DAYS FOR MOST OF THESE TRANSACTIONS. THE INFORMATION
IS USED TO CHECK THE TAX COMPLIANCE OF THE PERSON CONDUCTING THE
TRANSACTION.
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.