RULE 17AD-4(B) AND (C), ADOPTED JUNE
16, 1977, IS USED TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
REGULATORY AGENCIES ("ARA'S") WHEN A REGISTERED TRANSFER AGENT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CERTAIN
RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES. THE NOTICE
PROVIDES AN ARA WITH A WRITTEN RECORD OF TRANSFER AGENTS OPERATING
ON THE BASIS OF EXEMPT STATUS.
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.