Data from the BE-82 survey will be
used in monitoring U.S. exports and imports of financial services;
analyzing their impact on the U.S. and foreign economies; compiling
the balance of payments, national income and product, and
input-output accounts of the United States; supporting U.S.
international trade policy on financial services; assessing U.S.
competitiveness in international trade in services; and improving
the ability of U.S. businesses to identify and evaluate market
opportunities.
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.