The Commission adopted amendment to Regulation NMS, 17 CFR 242.600 et. seq., that would require securities information processors to collect, consolidate, and disseminate additional information related to stock trading for use by investors and other market participants. The collection of information is a third-party disclosure requirement. Widespread availability of odd-lot information promotes fair and efficient markets and facilitates the ability of brokers and dealers to trade more effectively and to provide best execution to their customers.
The rule amendment add a new third-party disclosure requirement for two securities information processor respondents. The associated hour and cost burden are discussed in more detail in the attached Supporting Statement.
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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.