Rule 15c3-4 requires OTC derivatives dealers and broker-dealers that use Appendix E to Rule 15c3-1 to establish and document a risk management control system. In addition, the Rule establishes basic principles and minimum standards governing the creation, execution, and review of firm's risk management control system. These principles and standards are designed to ensure the integrity of the risk measurement, monitoring, and management process.
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.