FIRREA directs the FDIC to prescribe
appropriate performance standards for real estate appraisals
connected with federally related transactions under its
jurisdiction. This information collection is a direct consequence
of the statutory requirement. It is designed to provide protection
for federal financial and public policy interests by requiring real
estate appraisals used in connection with federally related
transactions to be performed in writing, in accordance with uniform
standards, by an appraiser whose competency has been demonstrated
and whose professional conduct will be subject to effective
supervision.
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.