THE SURVEY PROVIDES THE ONLY SOURCE OF
STATISTICS ON PRIVATE PLACEMENT WITH INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASERS. THE
DATA IS USED BY THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE GROSS PROCEEDS FROM
PRIMARY SECURITIES OFFERINGS AND BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE IN ITS FLOW
OF FUNDS ACCOUNTS. AS SUCH, THE DATA IS INCORPORATED IN EVERY MAJOR
ECONOMETRIC MODEL IN GOVERNMENT AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR.
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.