Form BL-2/BL-2(SA) is required by law
(22 USC 95a, 22 USC 286f and 3103). It is designed to collect
timely and reliable information on U.S. international capital
movements, including data on the custody liabilities of banks,
other depository institutions, brokers and dealers vis-a-vis
foreigners, payable in dollars.
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.