Rule 17a-3, which took effect in 1940,
requires certain records to be made by registered broker-dealers.
The rule serves to standardize business practices. These records
are essential to regulatory investigation and are important for the
protection of the public. The rule is proposed to be amended to
reflect the activites of OTC derivatives dealers and require that
OTC derivatives dealers compile a register of all transactions in
eligible OTC derivatives instruments.
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.