The Federal Reserve uses this
event-driven survey to obtain information specifically tailored to
the Federal Reserve's supervisory, regulatory, and operational
responsibilities. The Federal Reserve conducts the survey as needed
up to 24 times per year. The frequency and content of the questions
depend on changing economic, regulatory, supervisory, or
legislative developments. Respondents comprise financial
businesses. This survey may be mandatory for financial institutions
regulated by the Federal Reserve and voluntary for all other
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.