In accordance with 5 CFR 1320 and the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in the final rulemaking, the agency must inform the public of the items listed in 1320.8(b)(3)(i)-(vi) and publish this information in any place where the requirements of this rule will be communicated to the public. Future Notices of Proposed Rulemaking must specifically list 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)(i)-(iv) as topics for comment and specify a 60-day comment period for this purpose.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1999
11/30/1999
09/30/1998
72,790
0
85,334
26,255
0
16,283
4,933,000
0
0
This data collection operation concerns Federal Regulation of Clearing members, futures commission merchants, foreign brokers and large traders holding futures positions on commodity exchanges.
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.