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 commenterâs recommendation. The next submission to OMB must include the draft final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2019
78,307
0
78,307
7,525
0
7,525
49,500
0
49,500
Regulation Automated Trading is NOT being submitted today; Regulated Automated Trading SUPPLEMENTAL is being submitted. In Regulation Automated Trading, Commission seeks to update Commission rules in response to the evolution from pit trading to electronic trading. The risk controls and other rules proposed in the NPRM and the Supplemental NPRM are focused on algorithmic order origination or routing by market participants, and electronic order execution by DCMs. In addition to mitigating risks arising from algorithmic trading activity, the proposed rules are intended to increase transparency around DCM electronic trade matching platforms and the use of self-trade prevention tools on DCMs. Furthermore, the proposed rules are intended to foster transparency with respect to DCM programs and activities, including market maker and trading incentive programs, that have become more prominent as automated trading becomes the dominant market model.
The proposal being submitted is a Supplement to the Automated Trading proposal, which is not yet final. Proposed § 1.3(x)(1)(iii) would require certain floor traders that have Direct Electronic Access,engage in Algorithmic Trading, and satisfy a volume threshold test, to prepare and submit forms to register with the Commission. The collection of information is necessary to determine fitness for registration under the Act and to prevent and mitigate risks arising from algorithmic trading activity. The obligations created by the proposed rules are essential to avoid prevent disruptions to market integrity, avoid systemic risk and promote responsible innovation and fair competition among boards of trade, other markets and market participants.
Burden hours will increase due to an increase in the number of persons expected to apply for and maintain registration. Proposed § 1.3(x)(1)(iii) will create an additional category of registrants.
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.