In its next
submission of this information collection, the agency is instructed
to provide the Line of Business and Subfunction under the Federal
Enterprise Architecture Business Reference Module.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2009
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2006
449
0
575
40,740
0
44,159
0
0
0
The survey will collect information on
U.S. holdings of foreign securities. The information will be used
in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and
international investments position, as well as in the formulation
of U.S. financial and monetary policies. This survey is also part
of an international effort coordinated by the IMF to improve
worldwide balance of payments statistics. Respondents are primarily
the largest banks, securities dealers, and investors.
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.