By 9/83, agency
will provide full justification for any records retention period
that exceeds 4 years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1983
09/30/1983
09/30/1984
1,750,000
0
1,750,000
3,500,000
0
3,500,000
0
0
0
RULE 17A-3 REQUIRES REGISTERED
BROKER-DEALERS TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN RECORDS. THESE RECORDS ARE
ESSENTIAL TO REGULATORY INVESTIGATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS AND ARE
IMPORTANT FOR PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC. THE PROPOSED CHANGE IS
NECESSARY TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ISSUERS AND
BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF SECURITIES HELD IN NOMINEE NAME.
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.