This Class Exemption exempts from the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA certain transactions involving an employee benefit plan's purchase of securities that may aid the issuer of the securities, who is a party in interest to the plan, in reducing or retiring its indebtedness to a third party.
US Code:
29 USC 406
Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
US Code:
29 USC 408(a)
Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
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.