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. The respondents'
answers provide information that is critical to the Federal
Reserve's monitoring of bank lending practices and credit markets.
The Federal Reserve relies on the regular opportunity to solicit
information from banks within the framework of the survey. Survey
results from 1997 to present are available to the public on the
Federal Reserve Board's website.
US Code:
12
USC 225a Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
US Code: 12
USC 248(a) Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
US Code: 12
USC 263 Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
US Code:
12 USC 3105(c)(2) Name of Law: International Banking Act
US Code: 5
USC 552(b)(4) Name of Law: Freedom of Information Act
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.