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and Retrieval (‘‘EDGAR’’) system.
Regulation S–T is only assigned one
burden hour for administrative
convenience because it does not directly
impose any information collection
requirements.
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 will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden imposed by 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, Securities and
Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way,
Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an
e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.
Dated: April 28, 2008.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8–9824 Filed 5–2–08; 8:45 am]
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Proposed Collection; Comment
Request
Upon Written Request, Copies
Available From: Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of
Investor Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549–0213.
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Extension:
Rule 236; OMB Control No. 3235–0095;
SEC File No. 270–118.
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 236 (17 CFR 230.236) under the
Securities Act of 1933 (‘‘Securities Act’’)
(15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) requires issuers
choosing to rely on an exemption from
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Securities Act registration for the
issuance of fractional shares, scrip
certificates or order forms, in
connection with a stock dividend, stock
split, reverse stock split, conversion,
merger or similar transaction, to furnish
specified information to the
Commission in writing at least 10 days
prior to the offering. The information is
needed to provide public notice that an
issuer is relying on the exemption.
Public companies are the likely
respondents. Approximately 10
respondents file the information
required by Rule 236 at an estimated 1.5
hours per response for a total of 15
annual burden 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 will have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate
of the burden imposed by 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, Securities and
Exchange Commission, C/O Shirley
Martinson, 6432 General Green Way,
Alexandria, Virginia 22312; or send an
e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.
Dated: April 28, 2008.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8–9825 Filed 5–2–08; 8:45 am]
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2008–16]
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Boston
Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing
and Immediate Effectiveness of a
Proposed Rule Change To List and
Trade Options on Index Multiple ETFs
and Index Inverse ETFs
Pursuant to section 19(b)(1) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Terms of Substance of
the Proposed Rule Change
The Exchange proposes to amend the
Rules of the Boston Options Exchange
(‘‘BOX’’) to permit the initial and
continued listing and trading on BOX of
options on Index Multiple Exchange
Traded Fund Shares (‘‘Index Multiple
ETFs’’) and Index Inverse Exchange
Traded Fund Shares (‘‘Index Inverse
ETFs’’). The text of the proposed rule
change is available at the principal
office of the Exchange, the
Commission’s Public Reference Room,
and https://www.bostonstock.com.
II. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
In its filing with the Commission, the
Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for,
the proposed rule change and discussed
any comments it received on the
proposed rule change. The text of these
statements may be examined at the
places specified in Item IV below. BSE
has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most
significant aspects of such statements.
A. Self-Regulatory Organization’s
Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule
Change
1. Purpose
The purpose of the proposed rule
change is to amend Sections 3 and 4 of
Chapter IV of the BOX Rules to enable
the listing and trading on BOX of
options on Index Multiple ETFs and
Index Inverse ETFs. An Index Multiple
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April 29, 2008.
PO 00000
(‘‘Act’’) 1 and Rule 19b–4 thereunder,2
notice is hereby given that on April 25,
2008, the Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.
(‘‘BSE’’ or ‘‘Exchange’’) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission
(‘‘Commission’’) the proposed rule
change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been
substantially prepared by the Exchange.
The Exchange filed the proposed rule
change as a ‘‘non-controversial’’
proposed rule change pursuant to
section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act 3 and Rule
19b–4(f)(6) thereunder,4 which renders
the proposal effective upon filing with
the Commission. The Commission is
publishing this notice to solicit
comments on the proposed rule change
from interested persons.
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U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
CFR 240.19b–4.
3 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
4 17 CFR 240.19b–4(f)(6).
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and
Exchange Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy,
Washington, DC 20549-0213.
Extension:
Rule 236; OMB Control No. 3235-0095; SEC File No. 270-118.
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 236 (17 CFR 230.236) under the Securities Act of 1933
(``Securities Act'') (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.) requires issuers choosing
to rely on an exemption from Securities Act registration for the
issuance of fractional shares, scrip certificates or order forms, in
connection with a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split,
conversion, merger or similar transaction, to furnish specified
information to the Commission in writing at least 10 days prior to the
offering. The information is needed to provide public notice that an
issuer is relying on the exemption. Public companies are the likely
respondents. Approximately 10 respondents file the information required
by Rule 236 at an estimated 1.5 hours per response for a total of 15
annual burden 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 will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden imposed by 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, Securities and Exchange Commission, C/O
Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, Virginia 22312;
or send an e-mail to: PRA_Mailbox@sec.gov.
Dated: April 28, 2008.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-9825 Filed 5-2-08; 8:45 am]
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