THE REVISED RULE ESTABLISHES A MEANS
BY WHICH PERSONS MAY APPLY FOR CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT OF CERTAIN
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FILED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.
THE APPLICATION WILL BE USED BY THE COMMISSION TO DETERMINE WHETHER
THE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM
DISCLOSURE.
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.