In accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection is approved for a
period of 3 years. The agency is reminded that item 14 on the 83-I
(cost burden) is recorded in thousands of dollars.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
09/30/2002
3,600
0
3,400
540
0
510
5,000
0
4,930,000
Registered clearing agencies must send
the Commission copies of material that the clearing agency
distributes to participants and other business contacts. Rule
17a-22 permits the Commission to stay informed about the clearing
agency's activities and enables it to monitor the clearing agency's
compliance with the statute and applicable regulations.
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.