WHENEVER A BANK HOLDING COMPANY (BHC)
IS FORMED OR ACQUIRES ANOTHER BANK OR NONBANK, OR REDEEMS ITS
STOCK, IT IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM VIA THIS
LETTER FORM. THE SYSTEM USES THE INFORMATION TO UPDATE AND VERIFY
ITS STRUCTURAL FILES AND TO MONITOR THE CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF
BHC'S.
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.