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.
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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.