12 CFR Part 12 information
requirements provide records of information relevant to the
purchase or sale of securities transactions by national banks and
national bank personnel. The recordkeeping requirements serve to
establish an audit trail that is used by the OCC in its regulatory
examinations. The OCC uses the information to evaluate a national
bank's compliance with the anti-fraud provisions of Federal
securities laws. The records also provide a basis for adequate
disclosure to customers.
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.