THIS INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS
OFFICE TO ENSURE THAT FIDUCIARY OPERATIONS OF NATIONAL BANKS ARE
CONDUCTED IN A SAFE AND SOUND MANNER. THE REPORT WILL ASSIST THE
OFFICE IN PROTECTING THE PUBLIC FROM POSSIB FINANCIAL LOSS.
NATIONAL BANKS WITH TRUST ASSETS EXCEEDING $1 BILLION WILL BE
REQUIRED TO REPORT. INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR SPECIAL EXAMS OF
THOSE BANKS INDICATING NONCOMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND
ESTABLISHING A DATA BASE FOR FUTURE SUPERVISORY USE IN TRUST
AREAS.
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.