RULE 17A-11 WAS ADOPTED IN 1971. THE
RULE WAS DESIGNED TO SERVE AS AN "EARLY WARNING" MECHANISM BY WHICH
THE COMMISSION AND THE SELF-REGULATORS WOULD BE MADE AWARE OF FIRMS
THAT WERE STARTING TO EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL OR OPERATIONAL
DIFFICULTIES. THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE RULE WOULD ALLOW THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION TO BE TAKE TO RECTIFY THE SITUATION AND PREVENT
FURTHER PROBLEMS.
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.