SEC must report
the burden hours of the ARA since this reporting requirement is
defined in Sec. 3(a)(34)(B) of the 1934 Act.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1987
01/31/1987
01/31/1985
350
0
350
275
0
275
0
0
0
RULE 17AC2-1(A) AND (C) AND FORM TA-1,
ADOPTED ON OCT. 22, 1975, IMPLEMENTS A STATUTORY REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER AGENTS. THE RULE PROVIDES THAT AN
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE COMMISSION AS A TRANSFER
AGENT MUST BE FILED ON FORM TA-1 AND THAT SUCH INFORMATION BE
AMENDED IT IS BECOMES INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE OR MISLEADING. THE
INFORMATION ON FORM TA-1 IS USED TO DETERMINE IF REG. SHOULD BE
GRANTED AND TO FURNISH INFO. TO INVESTORS.
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.