This nonmaterial/nonsubstantive change request is initiated for the purpose of uploading the final version of the BE-605 and BE-605 Bank forms and instructions into the ROCIS database, and for final OMB approval to conduct the survey. The survey secures data on transactions between U.S. business enterprises and their affiliated foreign groups needed to compile U.S. international transactions, input-output, and national income and product accounts and the international investment position of the United States. The data are also needed to measure the size and economic significance of foreign investment in the U.S., measure changes in such investment, and assess its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies.
Delete questions from Form BE-605 and BE-605 Bank requesting information on receipts and payments for services transactions between the U.S. business enterprise and its affiliated foreign groups. BEA has proposed to include these questions on its surveys covering trade in services, beginning with the first quarter of calendar year 2007.
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.