The regulations govern U.S. Treasury bonds, notes and certificates of indebtedness of the States and Local Government Series. The collection of information is necessary to enable Treasury to establish an investor's account, to issue securities, to ensure that an investor meets the certification requirements, to redeem securities either at or prior to maturity, and to obtain necessary documentation where a waiver is involved.
US Code:
31 USC 3102
Name of Law: Borrowing Authority
The increased responses reported in Item 12 are attributed to a regulation update/change in August 2024 and increased activity regarding Demand Deposit securities. Given the current interest rate environment, the Demand rate is much higher than normal, and customers are shifting investment to Demands because they are more liquid. Federal government costs that had previously been included on the Annual Cost Burden line in error have also been removed.
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.