This class exemption from the
prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA permits certain banks,
registered broker-dealers, and reporting dealers in government
securities who are parties in interest to employee benefit plans to
engage in specified kinds of securities transactions with the
plans.
US Code:
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USC 1108(b) Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security
Act of 1974
There have been no program
changes from the prior submission. The number of respondents has
been updated from 8,376 to 7,492 based on updated information
received from the SEC, FINRA, and the FDIC. The hourly rate of
compensation changes from $62.81/hour to $67.76 are a byproduct of
industry wage changes, as well as changes in overhead and benefit
costs.
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.