QUALIFIED BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CAN REDEEM ELIGIBLE SAVINGS BONDS AND SAVINGS NOTES, AND TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE SETTLEMENT FOR REDEEMED SECURITIES THROUGH EZ CLEAR, UNDER WHICH PAID SECURITIES WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHECK COLLECTION SYSTEM, OR THROUGH THE FISCAL AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF A FEDERAL RESERVE BANK.
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.