Rule 18a-3 – Non-cleared security-based swap margin requirements for security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants for which there is not a prudential regulator.

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 18A-3 (Revised 8-13-2013).pdf Supporting Statement A	2013-08-14
DFA Sec. 763-764.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
206775	Rule 18a-3 – No experience developing margining models.	New
206774	Rule 18a-3 – monitoring risks.	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3235-0702	ICR Reference No: 201305-3235-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: SEC	Agency Tracking No: TM-270-651
Title: Rule 18a-3 – Non-cleared security-based swap margin requirements for security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants for which there is not a prudential regulator.
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 08/22/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/17/2013
Terms of Clearance: Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe in the supporting statement of its next collection any public comments received regarding the collection as well as why (or why it did not) incorporate the commenter’s recommendation. The next submission to OMB must include the draft final rule.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Rule 18a-3 establishes minimum margin requirements for nonbank firms required to register with the SEC under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 as security-based swap dealers. Minimum margin standards ensure that firms collect sufficient collateral to secure the risk of loss on security-based swap positions.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 763 & 764 Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010
   US Code: 15 USC 78a et seq. Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 111 - 203 763 & 764 Name of Law: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3235-AL12	Proposed rulemaking	77 FR 70214	11/23/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Rule 18a-3 – monitoring risks.
Rule 18a-3 – No experience developing margining models.

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The additional time burden for this new information collection is required to meet the provisions of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Specifically, Title VII directly or through mandated commission rulemaking establishes new capital, margin, and segregation requirements on certain registered broker-dealers, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Yes

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/17/2013

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