THE PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY IS TO
DETERMINE THE MAGNITUDE AND AGGREGATE VALUE OF PORTFOLIO
INVESTMENT, TYPE OF INVESTORS, NATIONALITY OF INVESTORS, AND
RECORDED RESIDENCE OF FOREIGN PRIVATE HOLDERS, DIVERSIFICATION OF
HOLDINGS BY ECONOMIC SECTOR AND HOLDERS OF RECORD. AFFECTED PUBLIC
CONSISTS OF ISSUERS AND HOLDERS OF RECORD OF SECURITIE
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.