The survey will collect information on U.S. holdings of foreign securities. The information will be used in the computation of the U.S. balance of payments accounts and international investments position, as well as in the formulation of U.S. financial and monetary policies. This survey is also part of an international effort coordinated by the IMF to improve worldwide balance of payments statistics. Respondents are primarily the largest banks, securities dealers, and investors.
US Code:
22 USC 3101
Name of Law: International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act
EO: EO 11961 Name/Subject of EO: Implementation of the International Investment Survey Act of 1976
The program increase of 15,340 hours is the result of an increase in the estimated number of significant respondents in the annual survey (SHCA). The number of large custodians and end-investors reporting annually, with relatively high hours per report, are estimated to increase from 32 to 91. No change in total hours is estimated for the benchmark (SHC) survey. There has been no change in the estimated average hourly burden for each group of respondents.
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.