THE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS TO RULE 10B-10 UNDER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANG ACT OF 1934 WILL REQUIRE BROKERS AND DEALERS TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS IMMEDIATE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THEIR SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS. THE AMENDMENTS ARE NEEDED TO PROTECT INVESTO SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER REVIEW THE TRANSACTION COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS. THE RULE APPLIES TO ALL BROKER-DEALERS AFFECTING TRANSACTIONS FOR A CUSTOMER.
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.