UNDER SECTION 11A(B) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, 15 USC PARA. 78 K-1(B), THE COMMISSION MUST
MAKE CERTAIN FINDINGS BEFORE IT MAY GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR
REGISTRATION AS AN EXCLUSIVE SECURITIES INFORMATION PROCESSOR. RULE
11AB2-1 AND FORM SIP, ADOPTED IN 1975, ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE
COMMISSION WITH INFORMATION THAT IS NECESSARY TO ENABLE IT TO MAKE
REQUIRED FINDINGS.
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.