The amendments are intended to continue and further the Commissionâs ongoing efforts to make the EDGAR system more comprehensive by including more filings in the mandated electronic filing category. We anticipate that the amendments would, in the aggregate, increase the burdens and costs to registrants associated with compliance with the federal securities disclosure regime. These estimated burden and cost increases are expected to result primarily from the costs for filers who must apply on Form ID for access to file on EDGAR and must modify their processes for submitting their Form 144 filings electronically rather than in paper or by email. For purposes of the PRA, we estimate that the amendments to Form ID will result in an increase in the estimated number of annual responses of 9,190 and a net increase of 1,379 burden 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.