Rule 10a-1 is designed to limit short
selling of a security in a declining market by requiring, in
effect, that each successive lower price be established by a long
seller. This is accomplished by requiring brokers and dealers who
conduct transactions in exchange listed securities to mark orders
either "long" or "short." The purpose of the information is to
enable national securities exchange to monitor whether a person
effecting a short sale on such exchange is acting in accordance
with Rule 10a-1.
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.