Proposed Collection; Comment Request, 32150 [E7-11164]

Download as PDF rmajette on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with MISCELLANEOUS 32150 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 111 / Monday, June 11, 2007 / Notices transaction has been effected, the point of sale disclosure that would be required under rule 15c2–3 would specifically require that investors be provided with information that they can use at the time they determine whether to enter into a transaction to purchase one of the covered securities. In addition, the Commission, the selfregulatory organizations, and other securities regulatory authorities would be able to use records of point of sale disclosure delivered pursuant to proposed rule 15c2–3 in the course of examinations, and investigations, as well as enforcement proceedings against brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers. However, no governmental agency would regularly receive any of the information described above. Proposed rule 15c2–2 potentially would apply to all of the approximately 5,338 brokers, dealers and municipal securities dealers that are registered with the Commission and that are members of NASD. It would also potentially apply to approximately 62 additional municipal securities dealers. It is important to note, however, that the confirmation is a customary document used by the industry. The Commission staff estimates that the annual burden for complying with the requirements of proposed rule 15c2– 3 would be 18.7 million hours and that the annual costs of complying with the requirements of proposed rule 15c2–3, including call center services, and recordkeeping and compliance costs, would be $40 million. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. General comments regarding the estimated burden hours should be directed to the following persons: (i) Desk Officer for the Securities and Exchange Commission, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10102, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503 or send an e-mail to: David_Rostker@omb.eop.gov and (ii) R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria VA 22312 or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted to OMB within 30 days of this notice. VerDate Mar<15>2010 12:15 Mar 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 Dated: June 4, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–11163 Filed 6–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P 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: Rule 17a–1, SEC File No. 270–244, OMB Control No. 3235–0208 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. Rule 17a–1 (17 CFR 240.17a–1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the ‘‘Act’’) (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) requires that all national securities exchanges, national securities associations, registered clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board keep on file for a period of five years, two years in an accessible place, all documents that they make or receive respecting their self-regulatory activities, and that such documents be available for examination by the Commission. The Commission staff estimates that the average number of hours necessary for compliance with the requirements of Rule 17a–1 is 50 hours per year. There are 22 entities required to comply with the rule: 10 national securities exchanges, 1 national securities association, 10 registered clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. In addition, 3 national securities exchanges noticeregistered pursuant to Section 6(g) of the Act are required to preserve records of determinations made under Rule 3a55– 1, which the Commission staff estimates will take 1 hour per exchange, for a total of 3 hours. Accordingly, the Commission staff estimates that the total number of hours necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 17a–1 is 1,103 hours. The average cost per hour is $50. Therefore, the total cost of PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 compliance for the respondents is $55,150. 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. Comments should be directed to: R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 60 days of this notice. Dated: June 4, 2007. Florence E. Harmon, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–11164 Filed 6–8–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8010–01–P SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meetings Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Pub. L. 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold the following meetings during the week of June 11, 2007: Open Meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10 a.m., in the Auditorium, Room L–002. A Closed Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 10 a.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters may also be present. The General Counsel of the Commission, or his designee, has certified that, in his opinion, one or more of the exemptions set forth in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(3), (5), (7), (9)(B), and (10) and 17 CFR 200.402(a)(3), (5), (7), 9(ii) and (10), permit consideration of the scheduled matters at the Closed Meeting. E:\ERIC\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 111 (Monday, June 11, 2007)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-11164]


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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:
    Rule 17a-1, SEC File No. 270-244, OMB Control No. 3235-0208

    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.
    Rule 17a-1 (17 CFR 240.17a-1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 (the ``Act'') (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.) requires that all national 
securities exchanges, national securities associations, registered 
clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board keep 
on file for a period of five years, two years in an accessible place, 
all documents that they make or receive respecting their self-
regulatory activities, and that such documents be available for 
examination by the Commission.
    The Commission staff estimates that the average number of hours 
necessary for compliance with the requirements of Rule 17a-1 is 50 
hours per year. There are 22 entities required to comply with the rule: 
10 national securities exchanges, 1 national securities association, 10 
registered clearing agencies, and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking 
Board. In addition, 3 national securities exchanges notice-registered 
pursuant to Section 6(g) of the Act are required to preserve records of 
determinations made under Rule 3a55-1, which the Commission staff 
estimates will take 1 hour per exchange, for a total of 3 hours. 
Accordingly, the Commission staff estimates that the total number of 
hours necessary to comply with the requirements of Rule 17a-1 is 1,103 
hours. The average cost per hour is $50. Therefore, the total cost of 
compliance for the respondents is $55,150.
    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.
    Comments should be directed to: R. Corey Booth, Director/Chief 
Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley 
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send an e-
mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov. Comments must be submitted within 60 
days of this notice.

    Dated: June 4, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-11164 Filed 6-8-07; 8:45 am]
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