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:
29 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.