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.