SECTION 17A(C)(1) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (15 USC 78Q) REQUIRES A BANK TO REGISTER WITH
THE APPROPRIATE FEDERAL BANK REGULATORY AGENCY PRIOR TO PERFORMING
ANY TRANSFER AGENT FUNCTION. UND FDIC REGULATION 12 CFR 341 AN
INSURED NONMEMBER BANK USES FORM TA-1 TO REGISTER WITH THE FDIC AS
A TRANSFER AGENT AND TO AMEND A REGISTRATION
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.