RULE 17AS-13, AS PROPOSED FOR COMMENT,
WOULD REQUIRE CERTAIN REGISTERE TRANSFER AGENTS TO OBTAIN AN ANNUAL
INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ADEQUACY OF THEIR INTERNAL ACCOUNTING
CONTROLS & PROCEDURES FOR THE SAFEGUARDIN OF FUNDS &
SECURITIES USED IN CONN. WITH THEIR TRANSFER AGENT FUNCTION THE
INFO. RESULTING FROM THIS AUDIT WOULD BE USED BY THE REGISTERED
TRANSFER AGENT & APPROP. REG. AGENCY IN ASSESSING THE ADEQUACY
OF THOS CONROLS & PROCED. & CORRECTING ANY MATERIAL
INADEQUACY DISCLOSED IN...
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.