The requested information is essential to the staff's review of submissions and the Commission's oversight of the self-regulatory actions of designated contract markets, swap execution facilities, derivatives clearing organizations, and swap data repositories.
US Code:
7 USC 7a-2
Name of Law: Procedures for Registered Entities, etc.
The Commission is increasing the burden hours under Rules 40.2, 40.3, and 40.10 from the initial estimate, in response to industry comments. However, the current approved burdens for the collection were over estimations, resulting in the current burden being reflected as a reduction of the burden.
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.