The agency
should review the requirements of 5 USC 552a(e)(3) which requires
the agency to inform each individual whom it asks to supply
information, on the form which it uses to collect the information
or on a separate form that can be retained by the individual, the
routines uses which may be made of the information, in this case,
complete disclosure to the public.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2002
08/31/2002
03/31/2001
8,500
0
15,846
24,806
0
7,276
195,000
0
0
Form BD is used to apply to the
Commission for registration as a broker-dealer, non-bank municipal
securities dealer, or non-bank Government securities broker-dealer
and to amend such applications.
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.