[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 164 (Monday, August 25, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 45011-45012] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-22458] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) hereby gives notice that it has sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review an information collection titled Disclosure of Financial and Other Information by National Banks--12 CFR 18. DATES: Comments regarding this information collection are welcome and should be submitted to the OMB Reviewer and the OCC. Comments should be submitted by September 24, 1997. ADDRESSES: A copy of the submission may be obtained by calling the OCC Contact listed. 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]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Disclosure of Financial and Other Information by National Banks--12 CFR 18 OMB Number: 1557-0182. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This notice covers 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 banks' existing and potential customers and investors by improving public understanding of, and confidence in, the financial condition of the individual [[Page 45012]] 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. Affected Public: Businesses or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 2,800. Total Annual Responses: 2,800. Frequency of Response: Annual. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,400 hours. OCC Contact: Jessie Gates, (202) 874-5090, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219. OMB Reviewer: Alexander Hunt, (202) 395-7340, Paperwork Reduction Project 1557-0184, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10226, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. The OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and respondent is not required to respond to, an information that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. 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: August 18, 1997. Mark Tenhundfeld, Assistant Director, Legislative and Regulatory Activities Division. [FR Doc. 97-22458 Filed 8-22-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810-33-P