THIS NOTICE PROVIDES A METHOD FOR
BANKS, BANK HOLDING COMPANIES, AND TRUST COMPANIES WHO ARE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD SUPERVISION AND WHO ARE ENGAGED AS A
TRANSFER AGENT ON BEHALF OF AN ISSUER OF SECURITIES TO CLAIM
EXEMPTION FROM SEVERAL OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S
RULES APPLICABLE TO REGISTERED TRANSFER AGENTS.
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.