The survey collects information on
foreign resident's holdings of U.S. securities, including selected
money market instruments. The data is used in the computation of
the U.S. balance of payments accounts and U.S. international
investment position, in the formulation of U.S. financial and
monetary policies, to satisfy 22 U.S.C. 3101, and for information
on foreign portfolio investment patterns. Respondents are primarily
the largest banks, securities dealers, and issuers of U.S.
securities.
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.