Terms of the previous clearance remain in effect. COMMENT: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. Resubmit when proposed rule is finalized.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
45
0
45
1,903
0
1,903
0
0
0
Part 39 of the Commission's regulations establishes risk management requirements for derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs), which are required to be registered with the Commission. Part 39 also establishes procedures for registration of DCOs. The Commission will use the information in this collection to assess DCOs' and applicants' compliance with requirements for DCOs prescribed in the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission regulations.The Commission proposed a new information collection related to the Commissionâs proposed changes to Part 39 of its regulations to establish a regulatory framework for exempt derivatives clearing organizations (âDCOsâ), pursuant to Section 5b(h) of the CEA (7 U.S.C. 7a-1(h)). Specifically, the proposal would amend Part 39 to specify the conditions and procedures under which a clearing organization may apply for exemption from registration as a DCO, the information that must be provided to the Commission to obtain and maintain such exemption, and procedures for termination of an exemption. The information that would be collected under these proposed regulations is necessary for the Commission to determine whether a clearing organization qualifies for exemption from DCO registration, to evaluate the continued eligibility of the exempt DCO for exemption from registration, to review compliance by the exempt DCO with any conditions of such exemption, or to conduct its oversight of U.S. persons and the swaps that are cleared by U.S. persons through the exempt DCO.
US Code:
7 USC 7a-1
Name of Law: Derivatives Clearing Organization
This submission includes adjustments to burden hours to account for the Commissionâs proposed requirements for exempt DCOs, including applications for exemption, regular and event-based reporting, and termination of exemption.
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.