Rule 15c2-1 prohibits a broker-dealer
from: (1) commingling under the same lien customer securities with
other customer securities, without the written consent of each
customer; (2) commingling under the same lien customer securities
with non-customer securities (including those of the broker-dealer)
for a loan made to the broker-dealer; and (3) hypothecating
customer securities for a loan amount which exceeds all customers'
aggregate indebtedness relating to securities carried in their
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.