Under Section 11A(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 15 USC 78k-1(b), the Commission must make certain findings before it may grant an application for registration as an exclusive securities information processor. Rule 11Ab2-1 and Form SIP, adopted in 1975, are designed to provide the Commission with information that is necessary to enable it to make the required findings.
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.