The Board designed this survey to
determine from what sources small businesses and consumers in a
particular geographical area obtain financial services. The Board
uses this information to define relevant banking markets for
specific merger and acquisition applications and to evaluate
changes in competition that would result from proposed
transactions, including purchase and assumption agreements. The
event-generated survey is conducted by telephone and has been used
no more than once per year since 1990.
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.