THE REPORT PROVIDES CURRENT
INFORMATION ON CREDIT DEVELOPMENTS AND SOURCES OF FUNDS AT U.S.
BRANCHES AND AGENCIES OF FOREIGN BANKS. THE DATA ARE USED TO
ANALYZE CURRENT BANKING AND MONETARY CONDITIONS AND ARE ESSENTIAL
TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE IN ESTABLISHING GROWTH RANGES AND MEASURIN
RESPONSES TO CREDIT ACTIONS.
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.