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OMB Control No:
3235-0509
ICR Reference No:
201605-3235-015
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201510-3235-023
Agency/Subagency:
SEC
Agency Tracking No:
TM-270-451
Title:
Regulation of NMS Stock Alternative Trading Systems: Rules 301 and 304
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
08/04/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/01/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.11(c), OMB files this comment on this information collection request (ICR. The agency shall examine public comment in response to the NPRM and will describe in the supporting statement of its next collection any public comments received regarding the collection as well as why (or why it did not) incorporate the commenter’s recommendation. The next submission to OMB must include the draft final rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2018
Responses
586
0
586
Time Burden (Hours)
2,850
0
2,850
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to amend the regulatory requirements in Regulation ATS under the Exchange Act applicable to NMS Stock ATSs, including so called “dark pools.” The Commission is proposing to amend Regulation ATS to adopt Form ATS-N.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
15 USC 78a
Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
US Code: 15 USC 78A Name of Law: Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3235-AL66
Proposed rulemaking
80 FR 80997
12/28/2015
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
17
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
ATSs that Transact in NMS Stocks and Non-NMS Stocks (Filing Two Forms) - Form ATS-R
ATSs that Transact in NMS Stocks and Non-NMS Stocks - Form ATS Amendments
ATSs that Transact in NMS Stocks and Non-NMS Stocks - Form ATS-N Amendments
ATSs that Transact in NMS Stocks and Non-NMS Stocks - Initial Form ATS and Form ATS-N
Access to EFFS
Establishment of Written Fair Access Standards
Form ATS - Amendments
Form ATS
Form ATS
Form ATS - Cessation of Operations Report
Form ATS - Initial Operation Report
Form ATS
Form ATS
Form ATS-N - Amendments
Form ATS-N
Form ATS-N
Form ATS-N - Cessation of Operations Report
Form ATS-N - Initial Operation Report
Form ATS-N
Form ATS-N
Form ATS-R - Quarterly Reports
Form ATS-R
Form ATS-R
Making and Keeping Records in Connection with Fair Access
Public Posting on NMS Stock ATS's website
Written Confidentiality Procedures - ATSs to Update Procedures
Written Confidentiality Procedures - ATSs w/o Procedures
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The addition of the new requirements under Rule 304 and Rule 301(b)(10), increases the burden by roughly 8,900 hours and $2,300 for respondents.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Dhawal Sharma 202 551-5779
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
06/01/2016
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