REPORT COLLECTS INFORMATION ON THE
AMOUNT OUTSTANDING OF TOTAL ASSETS, GROSS LOANS AND SECURITIES FROM
BANKS THAT DO NOT REPORT ON THE FR 2416 OR THE FR 2644S. THESE
DATA, WHICH ARE USED IN CONSTRUCTING ESTIMATES OF BANK CREDIT AND
TOTAL ASSETS OF DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL BANKS, PROVIDE ANALYTICAL
BACKGROUND FOR MONETARY POLICY DELIBERATIONS AND FOR ADMINISTRATION
OF THE DISCOUNT WINDOW.
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.