THESE REGULATIONS PRESCRIBE CAPITAL
AND EARNINGS LIMITATIONS ON THE PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS BY NATIONAL
BANKS. THE REGULATION REQUIRE THE MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS AND THE
SUBMISSION OF REQUESTS FOR APPROVAL TO PAY DIVIDENDS IN EXCESS OF
CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. THE REGULATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO BANK SAFETY
AND SOUNDNESS.
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.