THE INFORMATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF FORM
U5S ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ON CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL BASIS DATA ON
THE ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL STRUCTURE AND MANAGMENT OF REGISTERED
HOLDING COMPANIES. THE COMPLETED FORMS AR USED TO MONITOR CERTAIN
CLASSES OF TRANSACTIONS AND AS REFERENCE MATERIALS BOTH BY THE
COMMISSION AND THE REPORTING COMPANIES.
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.