REPORT COLLECTS INFORMATION ON THE
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING OF COMMERCIAL PAPER AND BANK LOANS FROM SELECTED
DIRECT ISSUERS AND NONBANK BROKERS AND DELERS. THAT PARTICIPATE IN
THE COMMERCIAL MARKET. THIS REPORT PROVIDES PRELIMINARY DATA USED
TO CONSTRUCT EARLY ESTIMATES OF COMMERCIAL PAPER STATISTICS, WHICH
ARE USED IN MONITORING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL PAPER MARKET
FOR ANALYTICAL AND MONETARY POLICY PURPOSES.
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.