The total annual burden hours decreased by 1,235,800 hours from 2,290,000 hours in 2017 to 1,054,200 hours in 2020, although the annual hourly burden estimates per regulatory requirement remained the same as in 2017. The reduction in burden is solely a result of a decrease in the number of banks from 22,900 in 2017 to 10,542 in 2020.
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.