In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved. However,
the agency must submit to OMB a full schedule for implementing GPEA
requirements and, if appropriate, an explan ation as to why it
would be inappropriate or inefficient to provi de a fully
electronic (paperless) option to respondents.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2004
04/30/2004
03/31/2001
6,500
0
6,300
1,575
0
1,575
0
0
0
Rule 17Ad-16 requires a transfer agent
to provide written notice to a qualified registered securities
depository when assuming or terminating transfer agent services on
behalf of an issuer or when changing its name or address.
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.