The amendments in Release No. 33-9245 remove references to credit ratings and replace them with alternate criteria. In addition, the amendments rescind Form F-9. As a result, the collection of information contained in Form F-9 will be eliminated. The issuers who currently file on Form F-9 will file on Form F-10, which will increase the number of respondents for Form F-10. We estimate that the amendments would result in an annual time burden increase of 36 hours and an increase in the cost burden of $45,000 for services of outside professionals.
$50,000
No
No
No
Yes
No
Uncollected
Blair Petrillo 202 551-3430
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.