ALL NATIONAL BANKS ARE REQUIRED TO
NOTIFY OCC OF THEIR INTENT TO UNDERTAKE PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUTURE
CONTRACTS AND FORWARD PLACEMENT CONTRACTS. THEY ARE ALSO ADVISED TO
MAINTAIN RECORDS PERMITTING THEM AND OCC EXAMINERS TO VERIFY THAT
SUCH ACTIVITY DOES NOT ENDANGER SAFETY AND SOUNDNESS OF THOSE
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.