The Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (“Commission” or “CFTC”) amended Form 8-R. Form 8-R is
the application form that individuals must use to register with the
Commission as an associated person of a futures commission
merchant, retail foreign exchange dealer, introducing broker,
commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, leverage
transaction merchant; to register as a floor broker or floor
trader; or to be listed as a principal of a firm registrant (such
individuals referred to herein collectively, as “applicants”). 17
CFR 3.10(a)(2), 3.11(a), and 3.12(c). Applicants have been required
to use Form 8-R since 1977. Revision of Registration Forms and
Amendment of Related Rules, 42 FR 23988 (May 11, 1977) (Form 8-R
replaced Forms 2-R, 4-R and 94). Form 8-R requests information
about the applicant that is necessary to assess the applicant’s
fitness to engage in business as a derivatives professional,
subject to regulation and oversight by the Commission. In
connection with the revision of Form 8-R, the Commission is
amending collections 3038-0023 and 3038-0072 to reflect a slight
change to the information collection burdens associated with the
revised version of Form 8-R.
The Commodity Futures Trading
Commission amended Form 8-R. Form 8-R is the application form that
individuals must use to register with the Commission as an
associated person of a futures commission merchant, retail foreign
exchange dealer, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor,
commodity pool operator, leverage transaction merchant; to register
as a floor broker or floor trader; or to be listed as a principal
of a firm registrant.
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Herminio Castro 202 418-6705
hcastro@cftc.gov
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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.