UNDER SECTIONS 15A AND 19 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (THE "ACT"), A REGISTERED
SECURITIES ASSOCIATION MUST BE ORGANIZED AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO
CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ACT AND MUST HA RULES DESIGNED TO
PROTECT INVESTORS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST. RULE 15AJ-1, FORM
X-15AJ-1, AND FORM X-15AJ-2, ADOPTED IN 1939, ARE DESIGNE TO ENABLE
THE COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT ITS OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS AND TO ASSURE
THAT SUCH ASSOCIATIONS CONTINUE TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
AC
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.