RULE 26, ADOPTED MAY 21, 1975,
PROVIDES THAT REGISTERED HOLDING COMPANIES AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES
SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION S-X (17 CFR PART
210), SHALL MAKE AND KEEP VARIOUS BOOKS, ACCTS. & RECORD, &
THAT EVERY REGISTERED SYSTEM SHALL IDENTIFY IN ITS FORM U5S (17 CFR
259.5S) THE CHART OF ACCOUNTS USED BY IT & EACH SUBSI THE CHART
OF ACCOUNTS IS NEEDED TO REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE
REGISTERED HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEMS.
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.