RULE 26 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 VARIABLE BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, AND RECORDS, AND THAT EVERY
REGISTERED SYSTEM SHALL IDENTIFY IN ITS FORM U5S (17 CFR 5S) THE
CHART OF ACCOUNTS USED BY IT FOR EACH SUBSIDIARY. THE CHART OF
ACCOUNTS IS NEEDED TO REVIEW FINANCIAL
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.