The agency
should in future submissions review this recordkeeping requirement
and estimate the nonhour costs associated with maintaining records
in an easily accessible place, such as the additional rent required
to keep records on-site or additional computer storage and
facilities necessary to keep electronic records.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2001
10/31/2001
10/31/1998
1,248
0
0
142,272
0
179,664
0
0
0
Rule 17Ad-7 is needed to ensure that
registered transfer agents initially retain an easily accessible
place for a period of 6 months to 1 year all the records required
to be made and kept current under the Commission's rules regarding
registered transfer agents. Rule 17Ad-7 is also needed to ensure
that such records be retained for a total of 2 to 6 years or for 1
year after termination of the transfer agency, depending on the
particular record or document.
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.