THE SURVEY IS NEEDED TO COLLECT DATA
ON U.S. DIRECT INVESTMENT ABROAD BE USED IN THE FORMULATION OF
GOVERNMENT POLICY AND WILL SERVE AS A BA FROM WHICH BALANCE OF
PAYMENTS AND FINANCIAL AND OPERATING DATA COLLECTED IN SAMPLE
SURVEYS CAN BE EXPANDED TO UNIVERSE ESTIMATES. REQUIRED FOR
COMPILING THE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMEN POSITIONS
AND NATIONAL INCOME AND PRODUCT ACCOUNTS OF THE UNITED
STATE
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.