RULE 44 IMPLEMENTS SECTION 12(D) BY
PROHIBITING SALES OF UTILITY SECURITIES OR ANY UTILITY ASSETS OWNED
BY A REGISTERED HOLDING COMPANY EXCEPT PURSUANT TO A DECLARATION
WHICH NOTIFIES THE COMMISSION OF THE PROPOSED SALE AND WHICH HAS
BECOME EFFECTIVE. RULE 44 MAKES THE FILIN OF A FORMAL DECLARATION
UNNECESSARY FOR CERTAIN SALES PROVIDED PRIOR NOTICE OF THE SALE IS
GIVEN.
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.