REPORT COLLECTS SUBJECTIVE INFORMATION
FROM A SAMPLE OF LARGE MEMBER BANKS ON RECENT CHANGES IN BANK
LENDING POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LOANS.
THIS INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTS STATISTICAL INFORMATION COLLECTED ON
THE FR 2039 AND FR 2028A-B REPORTS AND IS USED IN ANALYZING
BUSINESS LOAN DEVELOPMENTS AND BANK RESPONSES TO MONETARY
POLICY.
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.