A BLOCK POSITIONER IS A SECURITIES
DEALER WHO BUYS OR SELLS STOCKS IN BLOCKS WITH A MINIMUM MARKET
VALUE OF $200,000. FILING FORM U-5 ENABLES SUCH DEALERS TO OBTAIN
"GOOD FAITH' LOAN VALUE AGAINST COLLATERAL PLEDGED TO SECURE LOANS
TO ENGAGE IN BLOCK POSITIONING. FORM ASKS BORROWER TO AFFIRM IT HAS
COMPLIED WITH RELEVANT S.E.C. AND REGULATION U REQUIREMENTS. BANKER
MUST ALSO SIGN. "GOOD FAITH" CREDIT ALLOWED FOR MAXIMUM OF 20
BUSINESS DAYS. FORM RETAINED AT
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.