[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 73 (Monday, April 16, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 19604]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-9349]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Comment Request

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

ACTION: Notice and request for comment.

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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 comment concerning its extension 
of an information collection titled, ``Examination Questionnaire.''

DATES: You should submit written comments by June 15, 2001.

ADDRESSES:
    You should direct all written comments to the Communications 
Division, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Public Information 
Room, Mailstop 1-5, Attention: 1557-0199, 250 E Street, SW, Washington, 
DC 20219. In addition, you may send comments by facsimile transmission 
to (202)874-4448, or by electronic mail to [email protected]. 
You can inspect and photocopy the comments at the OCC's Public 
Reference Room, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. You can make an 
appointment to inspect the comments by calling (202) 874-5043.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    You can request additional information or a copy of the collection 
from Jessie Dunaway or Camille Dixon, (202)874-5090, Legislative and 
Regulatory Activities Division, Office of the Comptroller of the 
Currency, 250 E Street, SW, Washington, DC 20219.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OCC is proposing to extend OMB approval 
of the following information collection:
    Title: Examination Questionnaire.
    OMB Number: 1557-0199.
    Description: This notice covers an extension of a currently 
approved collection of information titled Examination Questionnaire. 
Completed Examination Questionnaires provide the OCC with information 
needed to properly evaluate the effectiveness of the examination 
process and agency communications. The OCC will use the information to 
identify problems or trends that may impair the effectiveness of the 
examination process, to identify ways to improve its service to the 
banking industry, and to analyze staff and training needs.
    There are two versions of the questionnaire--one for community and 
mid-sized banks and one for large banks. Community and mid-sized banks 
will receive the questionnaire as part of each safety and soundness 
examination or other examination-related activity. Large banks will be 
invited to provide comments annually.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,600.
    Total Annual Responses: 3,900.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 650 burden hours.
    Type of Review: Extension of OMB approval.
    An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a respondent is not 
required to respond to, an information collection unless the 
information collection displays a currently valid OMB control number.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and 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 10, 2001.
Mark J. Tenhundfeld,
Assistant Director, Legislative & Regulatory Activities Division.
[FR Doc. 01-9349 Filed 4-13-01; 8:45 am]
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