This information is collected because
of its high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, or regulatory
investigations or procedures or in the conduct of intelligence or
counter intelligence activities, including analysis, to protect
against international terrorism. Respondents include all United
States persons who have a financial interest in or signature or
other authority over foreign financial accounts with an aggregate
value of over $10,000.
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31
USC 5314 Name of Law: Records and reports on foreign financial
agency
US Code: 31
USC 103 Name of Law: United States
US Code: 31
USC 5311 Name of Law: Declaration of purpose
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.