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.