RULE 17A-13 WAS ADOPTED IN 1971. THE
RULE WAS ADOPTED TO ENSURE THAT EACH BROKER AND DEALER HAS THE
SECURITIES OF WHICH ITS RECORD SHOW IT HAS POSSESSION OR CONTROL,
OR KNOWS WHERE THE SECURITIES ARE THAT IT SHOULD BE RECEIVING OR
DELIVERING. IT IS AN INVENTORY CONTROL DEVICE. ANY SHORT
DIFFERENCES MUST BE RECORDED IN THE RECORDS OF THE BROKER OR
DEALER.
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.