THE LACK OF BEHAVIORAL OR STATISTICAL
DATA ON WHETHER COMMERCIAL BANKS ARE MEETING THE CREDIT NEEDS OF
SMALL BUSINESS IS THE MOTIVATION FOR THIS PERSONAL INTERVIEW
SURVEY. THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY WILL BE COMBINED WITH OTHER
INFORMATION TO PRODUCE A REPORT FOR THE CONGRESS A MANDATED UNDER
TITLE IV (SEC. 404) OF P.L. 96-302
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.