Rule 17g-1 implements certain statutory provisions of the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006 by requiring a credit rating agency to furnish an application to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") for registration as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or "NRSRO" on Form NRSRO, by requiring an NRSRO to furnish amendments to the application on Form NRSRO, and by requiring an NRSRO to make certain of the information furnished with its application publicly available. The collection of information included in Rule 17g-1 is necessary to allow the Commission to determine whether a credit rating agency meets the requirements for registration as an NRSRO.
US Code:
15 USC 78a
Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
US Code:
15 USC 78o-7
Name of Law: Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006
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.