In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this information collection until
February 29, 1989. When the package is resubmitted, BEA must
carefully justify the need for the detailed information collected
on the BE-577. In addition, BEA should also explain how the
information gathered on the BE-577 is used to help compile the
balance of payments accounts, the international direct investment
position of the United States, and the national income and product
accounts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1989
02/28/1989
02/28/1988
35,200
0
35,200
35,200
0
35,200
0
0
0
INVESTMENTS ABROAD MULTINATIONAL
CORPORATIONS SECURES DATA ON CURRENT AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT
TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN U.S. PERSONS AND FOREIGN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN EQUITY INTEREST OF 10 PERCENT OR MORE.
CONSISTS OF DATA ON EARNINGS, DIVIDENDS, INTERESTS, AND FEES AND
ROYALTIES RECEIVED, AND OUTSTANDING DEBT AND EQUITY
POSITION.
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.