Rule 17g-7 : Reports to be made public by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Rule 17g-7. RW PRA Supporting statement.1-26-2011.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-02-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191790	17g-7: Reports to be made public by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3235-0656	ICR Reference No: 201102-3235-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201010-3235-019
Agency/Subagency: SEC	Agency Tracking No: TM-270-600
Title: Rule 17g-7 : Reports to be made public by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSROs)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 03/22/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	8,268	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	96,948	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Under Rule 17g-7, each NRSRO, on an annual basis, would make publicly available on its Internet Web site a consolidated report that shows three items of information with respect to each person that paid the NRSRO to issue or maintain a credit rating. First, the NRSRO must disclose the percent of the net revenue attributable to the person that were earned by the NRSRO for that fiscal year from providing services and products other than credit rating services. Second, the NRSRO must indicate the relative standing of the person in terms of the person’s contribution to the revenue of the NRSRO for the fiscal year as compared with other persons who provided the NRSRO with revenue. Third, the NRSRO must identify all outstanding credit ratings paid for by the person.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 77e, 77f, 77g, 77j, 77s(a) Name of Law: Securities Act of 1933
   US Code: 15 USC 77z-3 Name of Law: Securities Act of 1933
   US Code: 15 USC 78c(b), 78l, 78m, 78o, 78o-7 Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   US Code: 15 USC 78q, 78w, 78ll, 78mm Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 943 Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3235-AK75	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 4489	01/26/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
17g-7: Reports to be made public by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	8,268	0	8,268	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	96,948	0	96,948	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The amendments in Release No. 33-9175 implement the requirements of Section 943 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The new burden of Rule 17g-7 is necessary to implement Section 943(1) which requires nationally recognized statistical rating organizations to provide disclosures on the use of representations, warranties and enforcement mechanisms in the market for asset-backed securities. Rule 17g-7 would result in 96,948 annual burden hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Yes

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 02/03/2011

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