THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED TO PERMIT THE
FEDERAL RESERVE TO MONITOR FOREI INVESTMENTS BY MEMBER BANKS, BANK
HOLDING COMPANIES, AND EDGE AND AGREEMENT CORPORATIONS. IT IS USED
TO NOTIFY THE FEDERAL RESERVE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT CHANGES AND TO
PROVIDE A BASIS FOR UPDATING THE SYSTEM'S INFORMATION ON FOREIGN
INVESTMENTS.
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.