Proposed Rule 11Ac1-4 would require
broker-dealers or third market makers to display customer limit
orders that improve the best bid or offer for a particular
security, as well as the size of such order and of certain limit
orders priced at the national best bid or offer. The amendments
will affect third market makers and broker-dealers. The information
gathered will be used to facilitate best execution of trades for
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.