ALL INDIVIDUAL U.S. BRANCHES AND
AGENCIES OF FOREIGN BANKS THAT HAVE MORE THAN $30 MILLION IN DIRECT
CLAIMS ON RESIDENTS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES MUST FILE THE FFIEC 019
REPORT QUARTERLY. THE DATA COLLECTED ARE USED FOR SUPERVISORY
PURPOSES. RESPONDENTS PROVIDE INFORMATION ON EXPOSURES TO HOME
COUNTRIES AND OTHER FIVE COUNTRIES WITH LARGEST
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.