In accordance
with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and 5 CFR 1320, the agency
shall publish in a separate notice announcing OMB approval of the
collection of information a Paperwork Reduction Act statement which
includes the information specified with 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3)(i)-(iv),
the OMB number, and the valid expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2002
11/30/2002
11/30/1999
307,648
0
320,800
10,254
0
10,693
197,000
0
175,000
Rule 17f-2(d) requires covered
entities or their designated examining authorities to keep
fingerprint cards (or Microfilm copies) and related records
produced pursuant to section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
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.