The purpose of the survey is to
provide qualitative and limited quantitative information on credit
availability and demand, as well as on evolving developments and
lending practices in the U.S. loan markets. A portion of the
questions in each survey typically covers special topics of timely
interest.
Based on the revision to add 20
domestically chartered commercial banks with $2 to $10 billion in
total assets to the current reporting panel, the total annual
burden would increase from 1,008 hours to 1,248 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.