This report is the only report
collected from all foreign branches of U.S. commercial banks. It
provides information on the structure and geographic distribution
of foreign branch assets and liabilities. The information is used
to analyze foreign operations of U.S. banks and to plan
examinations. Aggregate data are available to the public.
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USC 602 Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
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.