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Public Comment Request: BE-13 Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the U.S.

This opportunity is a public notice from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) regarding the BE-13 survey for new foreign direct investment in the United States. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) - Office of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs - Purpose: - Soliciting public comment on the BE-13 survey, which collects data on new foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. - The survey covers acquisitions, establishments, and expansions by foreign investors. - Also references the BE-605 survey for quarterly data on transactions between foreign-owned U.S. businesses and their foreign affiliates. - Requirements: - Mandatory reporting for qualifying business enterprises - Data is used for economic analysis and to ensure comprehensive FDI statistics - Legal authority: International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is an information collection activity required by law.

Description

This notice from the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis announces the submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of the BE-13 survey. The BE-13 survey collects data on new foreign direct investment in the United States, including acquisitions and expansions by foreign investors. The information gathered is used to measure the amount and economic impact of new foreign direct investment and to ensure comprehensive coverage of foreign direct investment statistics. The survey is mandatory for relevant business enterprises and is conducted to support economic analysis and reporting.

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