17g-4 implemented certain statutory provisions of the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006 ("Act') by requiring a nationally recognized statistical rating organization's or "NRSRO's" policies and procedures established pursuant to Section 15E(g)(1) of the Exchange Act include three specific types of procedures. This collection of information included in Rule 17g-4 is necessary to allow the Commission to enhance its oversight of NRSROs registered with the Commission with respect their financial condition and to monitor compliance with the Act and its implementing regulations.
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.