Rule 17a-5 sets forth the reports that
a registered broker-dealer is required to prepare and file with the
Commission. The rule facilitates the monitoring of the financial
condition of securities brokers and dealers by the Commission. The
amendment to the rule will require broker-dealers with minimum net
capital requirements of $5,000 or greater to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and their designated examining
authority form BD-Y2K. Form BD-Y2K collects information on the
broker-dealer's preparation for any erroneous result caused by: (i)
Computer software incorrectly reading the date "01/01/00" as being
the....
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.