This information is collected because of its high degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, or regulatory investigations or procedures or in the conduct of intelligence or counter intelligence activities, including analysis, to protect against international terrorism. Respondents include all United States persons who have a financial interest in or signature or other authority over foreign financial accounts with an aggregate value of over $10,000.
US Code:
31 USC 5311
Name of Law: Declaration of purpose
US Code:
31 USC 103
Name of Law: United States
US Code:
31 USC 5314
Name of Law: Records and reports on foreign financial agency
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.