In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is not approving the ICR at this time. Prior
to publication of the associated final rule, the agency must
provide to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information
collection and a summary of the changes made in response to these
comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2009
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2009
4,950
0
4,950
107,900
0
107,900
0
0
0
The data collected on the BE-15 Annual
Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States provide a
variety of measures of the overall operations of foreign-owned U.S.
affiliates. The data are needed to measure the size and economic
significance of foreign direct investment in the United States,
measure changes in such investment, and assess its impact on the
U.S. and foreign economies.
In order to align BEAs survey
program with available resources, some data items will be dropped
from the forms, reporting thresholds will be raised, and use of
statistical sampling will be expanded.
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.