The proposed Trade-Through Disclosure
Rule would require a broker-dealer who executes a customer's order
to buy or sell options at a price inferior to a better published
price on another market to disclose the fact of such
"trade-through," as well as the better price available, on the
customer's confirmation. However a broker-dealer would not be
required to make such disclosure if the transaction is effected on
a market that participates in an approved intermarket linkage plan
incorporating provisions designed to limit when customers' orders
might be executed at prices that trade through a better
published
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.