[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20551-20552]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11376]



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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork 
and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or 
continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the OCC is soliciting comments 
concerning an information collection titled Interpretive Rulings (12 
CFR 7).

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 6, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to the Communications Division, 
Attention: 1557-0204, Third Floor, Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency, 250 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments 
may be sent by facsimile transmission to (202) 874-5274, or by 
electronic mail to [email protected].


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information or a copy of 
the collection may be obtained by contacting Jessie Gates or Dionne 
Walsh, (202) 874-5090, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division 
(1557-0204), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20219.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Title: Interpretive Rulings (12 CFR 7).
    OMB Number: 1557-0204.
    Form Number: None.
    Abstract: This information collection covers various recordkeeping 
requirements in the interpretive rulings in 12 CFR Part 7. National 
banks need these records to insure their compliance with applicable 
banking law and regulatory requirements. The OCC uses these records as 
an audit tool to verify bank compliance.
    Type of Review: Renewal of OMB approval without change.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,430.
    Total Annual Responses: 2,430.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 4,156.

Comments

    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will 
become a matter of public record. Comments are invited on:
    (a) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether 
the information shall have practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information;
    (c) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    (d) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology.

    Dated: April 30, 1996.
Karen Solomon,
Director, Legislative & Regulatory Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 96-11376 Filed 5-06-96; 8:45 am]
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