THESE REGULATIONS REQUIRE GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES BROKERS AND DEALERS TO MAKE AND KEEP RECORDS CONCERNING
THEIR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES AND THEIR HOLDINGS OF SECURITIES, TO
SUBMIT FINANCIAL REPORTS, AND TO MAKE CERTAIN OF DISCLOSURES TO
INVESTORS. THE REGULATIONS ALSO REQUIRE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS TO
KEEP RECORDS CONCERNING NON-FIDUCIARY HOLDINGS OF GOVERNMENT
SECURITIES. THE GOAL IS INVESTOR PROTECTION.
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.