THIS SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT MUST BE
SUBMITTED BY ALL NATIONAL BANKS WITH A FOREIGN BRANCH WHOSE
TRANSFER RISK EXPOSURE TO FOREIGN BORROWERS EXCEEDS $20 MILLION.
THE REPORTS PROVIDE STATISTICAL DATA FOR AGGREGATE EXPOSURE OF ALL
NATIONAL BANKS; THE RESULTS ARE PUBLISHED IN AN INTERAGENCY RELEASE
AND BY THE BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS. THE REPORTS ARE ALSO
USED BY EXAMINERS AND STAFF TO MONITOR INDIVIDUAL BANKS.
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.