If it decides to
proceed with a final rule, the Department must reestimate the
burden hours of this information collection and address the public
comments that raise questions regarding its burden and practical
utility.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1992
01/31/1992
11/30/1993
6,337,833
0
6,337,833
11,468,071
0
11,468,071
0
0
0
THE BANK SECRECY ACT, P.L. 90-508
(COFIFIED AT 12 USC 1829B, 12 USC 19 ET SEQ. AND 31 USC 5311-5326)
AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO KEEP RECORDS AND FILE REPORTS THAT
THE SECRETARY DETERMINES HAVE A HIGH DEGREE OF USEFULNESS IN
CRIMINAL, TAX, AND REGULATORY MATTERS.
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.