The regulations require government
securities broker/dealers to make and keep certain records
concerning government securities activities, to submit financial
reports, and make certain disclosures to investors. The regulations
also require depository institutions to keep certain records of
non-fiduciary custodial holdings of government securities. The
regulations and associated collections are fundamental to customer
protection and financial responsibility.
The 86,678 hour burden decrease
is primarily due to the reduction in the number of government
securities brokers and government securities dealers and fewer
affected depository institutions since 2010.
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.