Clearing Exemption for Swaps Between Certain Affiliated Entities

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement for Inter-Affiliates (8-21-12).docx Supporting Statement A	2012-08-21
NPRM-FRN (8-21-12)pdf.pdf Supplementary Document	2012-08-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
203818	Clearing Exemption for Swaps Between Certain Affiliated Entities	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3038-0104	ICR Reference No: 201208-3038-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: CFTC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Clearing Exemption for Swaps Between Certain Affiliated Entities
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: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 01/15/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/24/2012
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR). In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, OMB is withholding approval at this time. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will include in the supporting statement of the next ICR--to be submitted to OMB at the final rule stage--a description of how the agency has responded to any public comments on the ICR, including comments on maximizing the practical utility of the collection and minimizing the burden.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Section 2(h)(1)(A) of the Commodity Exchange Act requires certain entities to submit for clearing certain swaps if they are required to be cleared by the Commission. The proposed rule permits certain affiliated entities to elect not to clear certain swaps that otherwise would be required to be cleared and requires the reporting of certain information if the exemption is elected. This collection would be for information the Commission would need to monitor use of the exemption and assess market risk in connection therewith.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Act
   US Code: 7 USC 2(h) Name of Law: Transactions in Exempt Commodities
   US Code: 7 USC 6(c) Name of Law: Restraining Orders
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 124 Stat. 1376 (2010) Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3038-AD47	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 50425	08/21/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Clearing Exemption for Swaps Between Certain Affiliated Entities

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,968

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: 08/24/2012

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