[Federal Register: March 17, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 51)] [Notices] [Page 12605] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr17mr97-64] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement AGENCY: Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of intent to renew information collection #3038-0046-- risk assessment for holding company systems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is planning to renew information collection 3038-0046, Risk Assessment for Holding Company Systems, which is due to expire on May 31, 1997. The information collected enhances the Commission's financial surveillance program by providing access to information concerning the activities of affiliates of registered futures commission merchants (FCMs). The rules require registered FCM's to maintain certain records concerning the financial activities of such material affiliates, to file certain information with the Commission and to provide additional information to the Commission upon the occurrence of specified events. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commission solicits comments to: (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (2) evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) minimize the burden of the collection of the information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 16, 1997. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should contact the CFTC Clearance Officer, 1155 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20581, (202) 418-5160. Title: Risk Assessment for Holding Company Systems. Control Number: 3038-0046. Action: Extension. Respondents: FCMs, IBs. Estimated Annual Burden: 1524 hours. Issued in Washington, D.C. on March 11, 1997. Jean A. Webb, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 97-6600 Filed 3-14-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351-01-M
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