This class exemption from the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA permits certain banks, registered broker-dealers, and reporting dealers in government securities who are parties in interest to employee benefit plans to engage in specified kinds of securities transactions with the plans.
US Code:
29 USC 1108(b)
Name of Law: Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
The Department is renewing the information collections contained in PTE 75-1 that were in place prior to 2016. The burden estimates have been updated to reflect the most current available data. The number of respondents has fallen based on updated information received from the SEC, FINRA, and the FDIC. The burden hour estimate correspondingly decreased. The hourly rate of compensation increased.
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.