Rule 15c3-3 provides for the
protection of customer funds and securities in the custody of a
broker-dealer. In addition to establishing standards for a
broker-dealer's acceptance, custody, and use of customer
securities, the Rule requires a broker-dealer to maintain reserves
with respect to customer deposits and monies obtained from the use
of customer securities. Exhibit A to Rule 15c3-3 sets forth the
formula ("Reserve Formula") for calculating the amount of these
reserves. The Commission is adopting amendments to Exhibit A
designed to delineate the treatment under the Reserve Formula of
customer margin related to security
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.