THIS REPORT IS USED TO ENSURE
COMPLIANCE OF BROKERS AND DEALERS WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE MARGIN
REGULATIONS AND SECURITY CREDIT AS AUTHORIZ BY SECTION 17 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. THIS REPORT COLLECTS CERTAIN
BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION FROM SECURITIES BROKERS AND DEALERS
CARRYING MARGIN ACCOUNTS.
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.