REPORT COLLECTS MATURITY AND LOAN
COMMITMENT INFORMATION ON THE GEOGRAPHICL DESTRIBUTION OF CLAIMS ON
SELECTED FOREIGN COUNTRIES FROM U.S. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES WITH
TOTAL CLAIMS OF $100 MILLION OR MORE AS OF THE REPORT DATE. THIS
REPORT IS COLLECTED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL
SETTLEMENTS (BIS) AND PROVIDES DATA NEEDED FOR THEIR SEMIANNUAL
SURVEY OF MATURITY OF BANK LENDING. THESE DATA ARE ALSO USED BY THE
BOARD TO MONITOR THE INTERNATIONAL
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.