The agency
neglected to respond to previous terms of clearance which required
the agency to justify its requirement that more than one original
and two copies of this collection be submitted. Once again, in
accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2), the agency must explain why it
is necessary for respondents to submit more than one original and
two copies of this information collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2000
03/31/2000
03/31/2000
162
0
85
3,726
0
7,650
2,367,000
0
439,000
Form 10-SB is used by small business
issuers to register securities under the Exchange Act.
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.