IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT RULE 17A-8 WILL
TAKE EFFECT ON NOVEMBER 1, 1981 THIS RULE WILL REQUIRE BROKERS AND
DEALERS TO MAKE CERTAIN REPORTS AND RECORDS WHICH ARE USEFUL IN
REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS OR PROCEEDINGS AND ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE
COMMISSION IN ITS OBLIGATION TO PROTECT THE INVESTING
PUBLIC.
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.