In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB approves this information collection until February 29, 1989. When the package is resubmitted, BEA must carefully justify the need for the detailed information collected on the BE-577. In addition, BEA should also explain how the information gathered on the BE-577 is used to help compile the balance of payments accounts, the international direct investment position of the United States, and the national income and product accounts.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1989
02/28/1989
02/28/1988
35,200
0
35,200
35,200
0
35,200
0
0
0
INVESTMENTS ABROAD MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS SECURES DATA ON CURRENT AND CAPITAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN U.S. PERSONS AND FOREIGN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN EQUITY INTEREST OF 10 PERCENT OR MORE. CONSISTS OF DATA ON EARNINGS, DIVIDENDS, INTERESTS, AND FEES AND ROYALTIES RECEIVED, AND OUTSTANDING DEBT AND EQUITY POSITION.
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.