THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IS ESSENTIAL
TO CARRYING OUT THE OFFICE'S CHARGE OF MAINTAINING THE SAFETY AND
SOUNDNESS OF THE NATIONAL BANKING SYSTEM. THE AFFECTED PUBLIC ARE
NATIONAL BANKS HAVING A CONCENTRATION OF THEIR LOAN PORTFOLIOS TO
BORROWERS ENGAGED IN THE ENERGY BUSINESS. INFORMATION WILL BE USED
FOR SUPERVISING, SETTING POLICY REGARDING CREDIT RISK, AND IN
TARGETING EXAMS FOR THOSE BANKS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
THE ENERGY INDUSTRY.
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.