Section 4g of the Commodity Exchange Act requires contract markets to make public the daily volume of trading on each type of contract and such other information as the Commission deems necessary in the public interest and prescribes by rule, order or regulation 7 U.S.C. §6g(5).
The information is used by the trading public, futures industry researchers, and the Commission to analyze the commodity futures and option marketplace. The information is received from each exchange on a daily basis in conjunction with other data collected by the Commission to determine the potential for market disturbances and distortions. Additionally, Commission market analysts and researchers use this data on a frequent basis in contract market reviews and research projects. Ultimately, the Commission routinely incorporates verified data into its public reports.
Since the last program renewal, the number of respondents has increased to from 17 to 38 reflecting an increase in swap execution markets as well as designated contract markets as reporting markets. The daily burden hour remained unchanged at 1 hour per response. As a result, the overall annual burden for this collection has increased from 4,250 to 9,500 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.