THE PROPOSED RULE WILL IMPOSE
REQUIREMENTS TO REGULATE THE FORWARDING BY NATIONAL BANK CUSTODIANS
AND FIDUCIARIES OF PROXY STATEMENTS AND OTHER SHAREHOLDER
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF SECURITIES HELD BY SUCH
ENTITIES. THE PROPOSED RULE IS INTENDED TO MINIMIZE DELAYS AND
OTHER PROBLEMS IN THE DISSEMINATION OF SUCH MATERIALS.
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.