[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 24549]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-11536]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Proposed Information 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 a continuing 
information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995. Currently, the OCC is soliciting comments concerning an 
information collection titled Disclosure of Financial and Other 
Information by National Banks--12 CFR 18.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 7, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to the Communications Division, 
Attention: 1557-0182, 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].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A request for additional information 
or for a copy of the collection should be directed to Jessie Gates or 
Dionne Walsh, (202) 874-5090, Legislative and Regulatory Activities 
Division (1557-0182), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Title: Disclosure of Financial and Other Information by National 
Banks--12 CFR 18.
    OMB Number: 1557-0182.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Abstract: This notice covers a renewal without change of the 
disclosure requirements presently contained in 12 CFR Part 18, 
Disclosure of Financial and Other Information by National Banks. This 
disclosure of information is needed to facilitate informed 
decisionmaking by national bank existing and potential customers and 
investors by improving public understanding of, and confidence in, the 
financial condition of the individual national bank. The disclosed 
information is used by depositors, security holders, and the general 
public in evaluating the condition of, and deciding whether to do 
business with, a particular national bank. Disclosure and increased 
public knowledge complements OCC's efforts to promote the safety and 
soundness of national banks and the national banking system.
    Type of Review: Renewal of OMB approval.
    Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,800.
    Total Annual Responses: 2,800.
    Frequency of Response: Annual.
    Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,400.

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 has 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;
    (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; and
    (e) Estimates of capital or startup costs and costs of operation, 
maintenance, and purchase of services to provide information.

    Dated: April 29, 1997.
Karen Solomon,
Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 97-11536 Filed 5-2-97; 8:45 am]
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