The data from the survey will provide information about the size and structure of the markets for foreign exchange and over-the-counter derivatives transactions. The survey is part of a data collection effort conducted by fifty other central banks and monetary authorities.
The FR 3036 is the U.S. part of a global data collection that is conducted by central banks every three years. The burden decreased since the last survey due to (1) a reduction in the panel size due to continued consolidation in the market and (2) the elimination of the abbreviated Derivatives Outstanding survey for FR 2436 (OMB No. 7100-0286)reporters since data on credit derivatives are now submitted on the FR 2436. Please note that none of the burden change is associated with a PRA violation (ROCIS will not allow us to change these fields). This survey is only done once every three years, so it rolled off the inventory in 2004. Now the Federal Reserve is proposing to reinstate a revised version of the survey for 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.