In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320, the agency
shall publish in a seperate notice announcing OMB approval of the
collection of information a Paperwork Reduction Act statement which
includes the information specified with 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3)(i)-(iv),
the OMB number, and the valid expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2002
09/30/2002
10/31/1999
350
0
2,600
4,200
0
2,600
0
0
70,000
Rule 17a-10 was adopted in 1968 to
obtain economic and statistical data necessary for an ongoing
analysis of the securities industry.
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.