In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must submit to OMB a summary of all comments related to the information collection contained in the proposed rule and the agency response. The agency should clearly indicate any changes made to the information collection as a result of these comments.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2009
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2009
62,420
0
62,420
18,574
0
18,574
0
0
0
This data collection operation relates to the Federal regulation of contract markets, clearing members, futures commission merchants, foreign brokers, and large traders holding futures and options positions in commodities.
The Proposed Amendment would add to the types of information specified in section 21.02, which must be furnished upon special call information re: exchanges of futures for physical commodities or derivatives positions, and information re: delivery notices issued and stopped; and delegate to the Director of the Division of Market Oversite and the Director's delegatees, the ability to issue special calls pursuant to sections 21.01 and 21.02.
Although Sec. 21.02 applies to FCMs, contract market members, IBs and foreign brokers, the first three are already required to keep the designated information, and provide it on demand, under other sections of the regulations. Therefore, the notice only affects foreign brokers.
$1,250,000
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
John Nowlin 202-418-5427
No
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.