REGULATIONS 12B (17 CFR 240.12B-1
THROUGH 240.12B-36) PROVIDES INSTRUC TIONS AND THE PROCEDURES TO BE
FOLLOWED BY PERSONS FILING REGISTRATION STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
ARE DESIGNED TO IMPLEMENT THE INTEGRATED DISCLOSUR PROGRAM AND TO
ELIMINATE OR REVISE OUT-MODED OR UNNECESSARY REGULATION
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.