COUNTRY EXPOSURE REPORT AND DISCLOSURE
REQUIRE NATIONAL BANKS TO REPOR QUARTERLY THEIR EXPOSURES IN
FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND TO DISCLOSE QUARTER MATERIAL EXPOSURES IN
FOREIGN COUNTRIES. THIS INFORMATION IS CRITICAL IN DETERMINING AND
MONITORING THE SOUNDNESS OF NATIONAL BANKS, STATE-CHARTERED BANKS
AND THE WORLD BANKING SYSTEM AS A WHOLE.
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.