THESE DATA ARE USED BY THE FRB (1) TO
ANALYZE AND INTERPRET MOVEMENTS IN THE MONETARY AGGREGATES, (2) TO
OBSERVE COMPETITIVE DEVELS BETWEEN BANKS AND THRIFT INSTITUTS, AND
(3) TO HELP MONITOR THE EARNINGS POSI TION OF DEPO INSTITUTS. THESE
DATA PROVIDE THE FRB AND THE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS DEREGULATORY
COMMITTEE (DIDC) WITH A FACTUAL BASIS FOR APPRAISING THE EFFECTS OF
INTEREST RATE CEILINGS AND FOR MONITORING THE IMPACT OF THE GRADUAL
REMOVAL OF SUCH CEILINGS.
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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).
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(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;
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and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.