The Board uses the information
collected on the Call Reports to fulfill its statutory obligation
to supervise state member banks. State member banks are required to
file detailed schedules of assets, liabilities, and capital
accounts in the form of a condition report and summary statement as
well as detailed schedules of operating income and expense, sources
and disposition of income, and changes in equity capital.
The Board, FDIC, and OCC
(the agencies) propose under the emergency clearance provisions of
OMB’s regulations to revise the Call Reports effective beginning
with the June 30, 2020, report date. The agencies have determined
that (1) the collection of information within the scope of this
request is needed prior to the expiration of time periods
established under 5 CFR 1320.10, (2) this collection of information
is essential to the mission of the agencies, and (3) the agencies
cannot reasonably comply with the normal clearance procedures
because an unanticipated event has occurred and the use of normal
clearance procedures is reasonably likely to prevent or disrupt the
collection of information. Recent events have suddenly and
significantly impacted financial markets. The spread of coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) has disrupted economic activity in many
countries. In addition, financial markets have experienced
significant volatility. The magnitude and persistence of the
overall effects on the economy remain highly uncertain. In light of
these developments, banking organizations may realize a sudden,
unanticipated drop in capital ratios and liquidity. This could
create a strong incentive for these banking organizations to limit
their lending and other financial intermediation activities in
order to avoid facing abrupt regulatory capital and liquidity
limitations. Also, small businesses are facing severe liquidity
constraints and a collapse in revenue streams resulting from
COVID-19 situation. Lastly, financial disruptions arising in
connection with the COVID-19 situation have caused many depositors
to have a more urgent need for access to their funds by remote
means, particularly in light of the closure of many depository
institution branches and other in person facilities.
US Code:
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USC 324 Name of Law: Federal Reserve Act
PL: Pub.L. 116 - 136 134 Stat. 281 Name of
Law: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security 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.