RULE 17AD-6, ADOPTED JUNE 16, 1977, IS
NEEDED: (1)TO ASSURE THAT REGISTERED TRANSFER AGENTS ARE
MAINTAINING MINIMUM RECORDS TO MONITOR APPROPRIATE REGULATORY
AGENCIES (THE "ARA'S") TO EXAMINE THOSE TRANSFER AGENTS FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMMISSION'S RULES. THE COMMISSION AND THE
OTHER ARA'S USE RULE 17AD-6 RECORDS PRIMARILY FOR INSPECTION
PURPOSES. THOSE RECORDS MAY ALSO BE USED IN LITIGATION WIT SECURITY
HOLDERS.
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.