Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 929 [05-174]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 3 / Wednesday, January 5, 2005 / Notices 2. Postal Rate Commission Opinion and Recommended Decision in Repositionable Notes Provisional Service Change, Docket No. MC2004–5. 3. Rate Case Planning. 4. Strategic Planning. 5. Personnel Matters and Compensation Issues. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William T. Johnstone, Secretary of the Board, U.S. Postal Service, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20260– 1000. Telephone (202) 268–4800. William T. Johnstone, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–278 Filed 1–3–04; 1:46 pm] BILLING CODE 7710–12–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20594. Extension: Rule 11Aa3–2, SEC File No. 270– 439, OMB Control No. 3235–0500. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for a revision of the existing collection of information discussed below. Rule 11Aa3–2 provides that selfregulatory organizations (SROs) may, acting jointly, file a National Market System Plan (‘‘NMS Plan’’) or may propose an amendment to an effective NMS Plan by submitting the text of the plan or amendment to the Secretary of the Commission, together with a statement of the purpose of such plan or amendment and, to the extent applicable, the documents and information required by paragraphs (b)(4) and (5) of Rule 11Aa3–2. The collection of information is designed to permit the Commission to achieve its statutory directive to facilitate the development of a national market system. The information is used to determine if a NMS Plan, or an amendment thereto, should be approved and implemented. The respondents to the collection of information are self-regulatory VerDate jul<14>2003 17:49 Jan 04, 2005 Jkt 205001 organizations (as defined by the Act), including national securities exchanges, national securities associations, registered clearing agencies and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The respondents to the collection of information are self-regulatory organizations (as defined by the Act), including national securities exchanges and national securities associations. Ten respondents file an average total of twelve responses per year, which corresponds to an estimated annual response burden of 553 hours. Written comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Dated: December 22, 2004. Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–127 Filed 1–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. Extension: Regulation D and Form D; OMB Control No. 3235–0076; SEC File No. 270–72. Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is soliciting comments on the collection of information summarized below. The Commission PO 00000 Frm 00153 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 929 plans to submit this existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for extension and approval. Regulation D sets forth rules governing the limited offer and sale of securities without Securities Act registration. The purpose of Form D notice is to collect empirical data, which provides a continuing basis for action by the Commission either in terms of amending existing rules and regulations or proposing new ones. In addition, the Form D allows the Commission to elicit information necessary in assessing the effectiveness of Regulation D and Section 4(6) as capital-raising devices for all businesses. Approximately 17,500 issuers file Form D and it takes an estimated 4 hours to prepare for a total annual burden of 70,000 hours. It is estimated that 25% of the total burden hours (17.500 reporting burden hours) is prepared by the company. Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication. Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549. Dated: December 28, 2004. Margaret H. McFarland, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–174 Filed 1–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–M SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Proposed Collection; Comment Request Upon written request, Copies available from: Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 20549. E:\FR\FM\05JAN1.SGM 05JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 3 (Wednesday, January 5, 2005)]
[Notices]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon written request, copies available from: Securities and Exchange 
Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, Washington, DC 
20549.

Extension: Regulation D and Form D; OMB Control No. 3235-0076; SEC 
File No. 270-72.

    Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange 
Commission (``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of 
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this 
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and 
Budget for extension and approval.
    Regulation D sets forth rules governing the limited offer and sale 
of securities without Securities Act registration. The purpose of Form 
D notice is to collect empirical data, which provides a continuing 
basis for action by the Commission either in terms of amending existing 
rules and regulations or proposing new ones. In addition, the Form D 
allows the Commission to elicit information necessary in assessing the 
effectiveness of Regulation D and Section 4(6) as capital-raising 
devices for all businesses. Approximately 17,500 issuers file Form D 
and it takes an estimated 4 hours to prepare for a total annual burden 
of 70,000 hours. It is estimated that 25% of the total burden hours 
(17.500 reporting burden hours) is prepared by the company.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether this collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the 
burden of the collection of information on respondents, including 
through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology. Consideration will be given to comments and 
suggestions submitted in writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Office of Information Technology, Securities 
and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW., Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: December 28, 2004.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-174 Filed 1-4-05; 8:45 am]
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