THE NOTICE IS A MEANS BY
WHICHREGISTERED TRANSFER AGENTS WHO QUALIFY MAY CLAIM AND GAIN
EXEMPTION FORM CERTAIN OF THE PERFORMANCE AND RECORDKEEPING RULES
OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (12 CFR 240. 17AD-1
THROUGH 7). EXEMPTION IS OBTAINED BY THE FILING OF A PROPER NOTICE,
AS DESCRIBED IN RULE 17AD-4(B), WITH TRANSFER AGENT'S STATUTORY
"APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY."
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.