ABUSE ACT OF 1988, P.L. 100-690, DATED
NOVEMBER 18, 1988, PERMITS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ISSUE
AN ORDER TO IDENTIFY FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC
LOCATIONS FOR SPECIAL REPORTING OF CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS IN AMOUNTS
LESS THAN $10,000 FOR A LIMITED PERIO OF TIME. THIS NOTICE PROPOSES
A REGULATION DEALING WITH THE PROCEDURES ON ISSUING SUCH AN
ORDER.
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.