Commission regulation § 1.73 which applies to clearing members that are futures commission merchants and Commission regulation § 23.609 which applies to clearing members that swap dealers and major swap participants, require clearing members to monitor and collect information to prevent risks to the financial markets. Specifically, these provisions require these clearing members to have procedures to limit the financial risks they incur as a result of clearing trades and to maintain sufficient liquid resources to meet the obligations that arise. Each of these items has been observed by Commission staff as an element of an existing sound risk management program at these registered entities. The Commission regulations require each clearing member to establish written procedures to comply and to keep records documenting its compliance.
The regulations are an important part of the Commissionâs regulatory program. The information required to be collected and preserved is used by representatives of the Commission to ensure compliance with the CEA and applicable Commission regulations.
The revisions reflect a minor increase in the number of respondents (from 166 respondents to 167). The total burden hours increased accordingly by 504 hours (252 responses for the one additional respondent at 2 hours each = 504 hours).
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.