The FTC is seeking a straight extension of the clearance for the information collection requirements contained in its Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Rules and the FTC's corresponding Notification and Report Form for Certain Mergers and Acquisitions.
Owing to the downward trend in filings between fiscal year 2007 (coinciding with the most recent prior clearance request and approved estimates) and fiscal year 2009, burden hours estimates, based on projected filings, are proportionately reduced. Thus, the prior cumulative burden estimate of 156,395 hours (based on 3,966 non-index filings, 91 non-index filings requiring more precise valuation, and 32 index filings) is reduced to 33,298 hours (based on fiscal year 2010 projected totals of 841 non-index filings, 22 non-index filings requiring more precise valuation, and 20 index filings).
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.