THESE DATA, WHICH ARE COLLECTED FROM A
SAMPLE CONSISTING OF 640 COMMERCIAL BANKS AND MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK,
ARE USED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE (1) TO ANALYZE AND INTERPRET
MOVEMENTS IN THE MONETARY AGGRGATES, (2) TO OBSERVE COMPETITIVE
DEVELOPMENTS BETWEEN BANKS AND THRIFT INSTITITIONS, AND (3) TO HELP
MONITOR THE EARNINGS POSITION OF BANKS AND THRIFTS.
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.