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.