The agency is
again reminded that a requirements that five copies of this
information collection be submitted is inconsistent with the
guidelines set forth in 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2) and that such
inconsistency MUST be explained in question 7 of the supporting
statement. The agency is to send to OMB a complete response to
question 7 prior to publication of this proposed rule as
final.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
824
0
0
412
0
0
216,000
0
0
Form CB is required to be filed by
entities conducting an exempt tender offer or rights offering for
the securities of a foreign private issuer. Form CB is also used in
connection with a business combination relating to a foreign
private issuer.
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.