The FR K-2 is the application and
prior notification requirement in Regulation K for foreign banks to
establish branches, agencies, and representative offices or to
acquire ownership or control of commercial lending companies in the
United States. The form is also used for changes to the status of
existing offices in the United States. The Federal Reserve needs
the information to fulfill its statutory obligation to supervise
foreign banking organizations with offices in the United
States.
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.