THIS INFORMATION IS NEEDED BY THE
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD TO ENHANCE INTERPRETATION OF THE MONETARY
AGGREGATES, EVALUATE REGULATORY PROPOSALS IN THE CONSUMER
PROTECTION AREA AND TO ENHANCE THE ANALYSIS OF BANK AND THRIFT
COMPETITION ASSOCIATED WITH PROPOSED BANK AND BANK-HOLDING COMPANY
APPLICATIONS FOR EXPANSION AND CONSOLIDATION. THIS IS AN
INTERAGENCY SURVEY SPONSORED BY THE FRB, HHS, OCC, TREASURY DEPT.,
FTC, AND FDIC.
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.