FORM U-2 USED TO ENABLE OTC MARKET
MAKERS (DEALERS WHO MAKE MARKETS IN SPECIFIED OTC MARGIN STOCKS) TO
RECEIVE "GOOD FAITH" LOAN VALUE ON ANY OTC MARGIN STOCK (EXCLUDING
SECURITIES HELD FOR INVESTMENT) PLEDGED AS COLLATERAL TO OBTAIN
FUNDS TO CONDUCT MARKET MAKING ACTIVITY. BANK AND BORROWER MUST
COMPLETE FORM TO CERTIFY THAT REGULATION U AND SEC REQUIREMENTS ARE
MET. FORM MUST BE RETAINED THREE YEARS AFTER CREDIT IS
TERMINATED.
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.