THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED BY ALL FOREIGN
BANKING ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONTROL A U.S. SUBSIDIARY BANK AND
PROVIDES THE FEDERAL RESERVE WITH INFORMATION TO MONITOR AND
SUPERVISE INTERNATIONAL INTERCOMPANY FUNDS FLOWS AND TRANSACTIONS
TO ENSURE THAT U.S. SUBSIDIARY BANKS ARE NOT ENGAGING IN UNSAFE OR
UNSOUND PRACTICES WITH THEIR FOREIGN OWNERS.
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.