The Pillar 2 Guidance is intended to assist firms in implementing the Basel II advanced approaches capital adequacy framework (advanced approaches framework), as provided in the 2007 final rule, as amended in 2011 and 2013. Paragraphs 37, 41, 43, and 46 of the Pillar 2 Guidance contain, however, information collection requirements for state member banks and bank holding companies (BHCs) that are beyond the scope of the burden estimates developed for the 2007 final rule, and as such require approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
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.