RULE 15C2-5 AS ADOPTED TO DEAL WITH
CERTAIN ABUSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFER AND SALE OF "EQUITY
FUNDING" PROGRAMS. THE RULE PROHIBITS A BROKER OR DEALER FROM
ARRANGING A LOAN FOR A CUSTOMER TO WHOM A SECURITY IS SOLD, UNLESS,
BEFORE THE TRANSACTION IS ENTERED INTO, THE BROKER OR DEALER
REASONABLY DETERMINES THAT TRANSACTION IS SUITABLE FOR THE
CUSTOMER. THE RULE WAS ADOPTED ON JULY 17, 1962.
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.