RULE 15B10-8(A)(1), (7), (8), ADOPTED
DECEMBER 4, 1972, GOVERNS THE MANNER IN WHICH COVERED ENTITIES (SEE
NO. 23 BELOW) MAKE PUBLIC OFFERINGS OF THEIR SECURITIES. ENTITIES'
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO E DISCLOSED AND UPDATED FOR
SECURITIES HOLDERS. THE RULE ENSURES THAT BUYERS AND HOLDERS OF THE
ENTITIES' SECURITIES HAVE ADEQUATE INFORMATION FOR INVESTMENT
DECISIONS RELATED TO SUCH ENTITIES SECURITIES.
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with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
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(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;
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