The rules require futures commission merchants and introducing brokers to provide their customers with a standard disclosure statement describing some of the risks of trading commodity options and to retain all promotional material. The disclosure and recordkeeping requirements are necessary to monitor and to verify compliance by FCMs and IBs with their obligations concerning disclosure and promotional material.
As a result of industry consolidation and other factors, the current number of CFTC registrants who are FCMs or IBs (and, thus, the estimated number of respondents) has decreased from 1,272 to 1,112. The estimated burden hours per registrant has not changed.
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.