OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe and respond to any public comments on the collection in the supporting statement submitted with the ICR at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2013
112
0
112
36,500
0
36,500
1,212
0
1,212
Revising collection to correspond with proposed rules that would enhance the ability of the Commission and the self-regulatory organization subject to its oversight to monitor FCMs for compliance and customer collateral protection obligations contained in the CEA and its implementing regulation, to guard against market disruptions
The number of FCMs was estimated downward for the new rules because it is not expected that all 112 FCMs presently registered with the Commission will carry collateral for cleared swaps customers.
$0
No
No
No
Yes
No
Uncollected
John Nowlin 202-418-5427
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.