This report collects balance sheet data on major categories of consumer and business credit receivables and short-term liabilities. The Federal Reserve uses this information to construct universe estimates of finance company holdings in order to help assess aggregate credit market conditions.
The change in burden hours reflects a proposed decrease in the authorized panel size and an increase in the average response time for FR 2248 quarterly respondents (related to the proposed revisions to the reporting form), for a net decrease of 35 hours.
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.