The FR 2502q collects, for each reporting office, claims on and liabilities to individual countries as of each quarter-end. The data are used to construct a piece of the flow of funds data that are compiled by the Federal Reserve.
US Code:
12 USC 461(b)
Name of Law: The Federal Reserve Act
US Code:
12 USC 602
Name of Law: The Federal Reserve Act
US Code:
12 USC 625
Name of Law: The Federal Reserve Act
US Code:
12 USC 248(a)(2)
Name of Law: The Federal Reserve Act
The Federal Reserve is removing rows for assets and liabilities by country of customer, except for the row for the United States (country code 01007). The row for "Total, all areas" (country code 99996) will also be retained. The retention of these two rows allows the continued used of the report to better understand how banks use their offices in the Caribbean and the United Kingdom as conduits for funds to or from outside the United States. The memoranda section would be unchanged, allowing its continued use in flow of funds data and in shedding light on where U.S. banks book their derivatives activities.
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.