THIS REPORT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
PROVIDES BALANCE SHEET INFORMATI FROM ALL U.S. BRANCHES AND
AGENCIES OF FOREIGN BANKS REQUIRED FOR THE INFORMATION ON U.S.
BANKING ACTIVITIES OF FOREIGN BANKS, ARE USED ACT OF 1978.
ADDITIONAL USES OF THE DATA ARE TO AUGMENT THE BANK CREDIT, LOAN
AND DEPOSIT INFORMATION NEEDED FOR MONETARY POLICY
DECISIONS.
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.