Rule 16c1-7 is intended to provide a
standard to determine whether a transaction is manipulative or
fraudulent and to establish a means to ensure that all transactions
occuring in a discretionary account are noted. This discourages
fraudulent and manipulative practices and provides a means to
monitor illegal practices.
US Code:
15 USC 78o(c)(2), 78q, 78w(a) Name of Law: Sections 15(c)(2),
17(a) and 23(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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.