RULE 15B10-11, ADOPTED DECEMBER 2,
1976, REQUIRES ALL COVERED ENTITIES (SEE NUMBER 23 BELOW), WHO ARE
SIPC MEMBERS, TO CARRY BLANKET FIDELITY BONDS ON THEIR OFFICERS AND
EMPLOYEES. ENTITIES MAY NOT CANCEL, TERMINATE OR MODIFY SUCH BOND
WITHOUT NOTICE TO THE COMMISSION. SUCH NOTICE ENSURES INVESTORS OF
CONTINUOUS FIDELITY BOND COVERAGE ON THEIR SECURITIES.
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.