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 March 31, 2020 report date. The agencies are providing a summary of the three interim final rules (IFRs) issued in response to disruptions related to COVID-19 and one reporting change related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Although there is a substantive change to the actual calculation of items, as identified below, for purposes of the Call Reports, the change should be minimal and result in a zero net change in hourly burden under the agencies’ information collections. The current estimated total annual burden for the Call Reports is 138,506 hours, and would not change with the proposed revision.
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 the coronavirus disease 2019 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.
US Code:
12 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
Mark Tokarski 202-452-5241 Mark.E.Tokarski@frb.gov
No
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.